University in China where she studied the course for a month. Later life In December 2012, Sirindhorn was briefly hospitalised to remove calcium deposits. More popular among the Thai public than her brother Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, Sirindhorn was long rumored to be a potential successor to the Thai throne. In the event, on Bhumibol's death in 2016, the crown went to Vajiralongkorn, now King Rama X. In January 2021, Sirindhorn was hospitalized after breaking both her ankles. Thai media reported that she fell during a walk; however, Western sources alleged that her ankles were broken by Vajiralongkorn after an argument. Works and interests Aside from her passion for technology, she holds degrees in history and a doctorate in educational development. She teaches at the history department of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy, where she is the nominal head of the department. In addition to Thai, she speaks fluent English, French and Mandarin Chinese, and is currently studying German and Latin. She translates Chinese literature into Thai. She is also a skilled performer and avid promoter of Thai traditional music. Like her father Bhumibol Adulyadej, Princess Sirindhorn holds a certificate as a radio amateur, with her call sign being HS1D. Scholarship The University of Liverpool introduced a prestigious new scholarship in honour of Sirindhorn. One full scholarship will be awarded annually to enable a Thai student to study at Liverpool to complete a one-year taught Masters programme. The scholarship is open to all subjects in which a one-year taught Masters programme is offered; however, priority will be given to those students who wish to study in a subject area associated with Princess Sirindhorn such as science, information technology, medicine, the arts, geography, history, and languages. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be a Thai national and already hold an offer to study a one-year taught Masters programme at the University of Liverpool. Honours and awards Military rank General, Admiral and Air Chief Marshal Volunteer Defense Corps of Thailand rank Volunteer Defense Corps General Academic rank Professor of Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy Professor of Srinakharinwirot University Foreign honours : Grand Cross of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria : Recipient of the Order of Friendship : Padma Bhushan : Grand Cross of the Order of Diplomatic Service Merit : Honorary Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia : Grand Cross