PHNOM PENH: His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni has paid his last respect to his half-brother Prince Norodom Ranariddh on Wednesday morning. The King was accompanied by the Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk.

The Royal Government’s top leaders were also present during the ceremony of the day of mourning. Senate President Say Chhum, National Assembly President Heng Samrin and Prime Minister Hun Sen all attended. 

A ceremonial procession was held on Wednesday early morning from the mortuary in the capital's Daun Penh district where the remains of Prince Ranariddh was laid for three days to Wat Botum Vatey for the cremation.

The 8th of December has been declared by the Royal Government of Cambodia as the National Day of Mourning for the death of Prince Norodom Ranariddh. All ministries, institutions and pagodas are ordered to put the flag on half-mast. Entertainment businesses are instructed to suspend operation while selling alcoholic beverages are prohibited.