A Brief History of Royals in America

King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, 1960
Not long after his ascension to the throne, Thailand's King Bhumibol, along with his wife and four children, took more than seven months and traveled the world. He made the most of his U.S. visit in June 1960, visiting Disneyland; touring movie studios; chatting with President Dwight Eisenhower (above, center), Bob Hope, Lucille Ball and Elvis Presley; and addressing Congress. But while the King may have enjoyed his time in the States, don't expect him to come back. The much-loved monarch has not left Thailand since his introductory state visits.

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