French
DeutschSpouse of the prime minister of Cambodia
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Cambodia | |
|---|---|
| ស្វាមីភរិយារបស់នាយករដ្ឋមន្ត្រីនៃកម្ពុជា | |
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| Style | Her Excellency (formal, diplomatic) |
| Residence | Peace Palace |
| Formation | 18 March 1945 |
The spouse of the prime minister of Cambodia refers to the wife or husband of the head of government of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Prime Minister. Since 1993, 3 women have been the spouse of the Prime Minister of Cambodia. The title "First Lady"[1] is also commonly used.
The spouse of the current prime minister is Pich Chanmony.
Role
[edit]The position is not an elected position, thus the spouse of the prime minister does not hold any official duties. The spouse of the prime minister of Cambodia frequently participates in humanitarian and charitable work as well as representing the prime minister. The incumbent Bun Rany holds the position of President of the Cambodian Red Cross.
Spouses (since 1993)
[edit]| No. | Portrait | Name | Tenure | Length of tenure | Prime Minister (Spouse) | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Norodom Marie Ranariddh (b. 1947) [2] | 24 September 1993 – 6 August 1997 | 3 years, 316 days | First PM Norodom Ranariddh m. 1968; div. 2010 | 1st (1993) |
| 2 |  | Bun Rany (b. 1954) | 24 September 1993 – 30 November 1998 | 5 years, 67 days | Second PM Hun Sen m. 1976 | |
| 3 |  | Ung Malis Yvonne | 6 August 1997 – 30 November 1998 | 1 year, 116 days | First PM Ung Huot | |
| (2) | | Bun Rany (b. 1954) | 30 November 1998 – 22 August 2023 | 24 years, 266 days | Hun Sen m. 1976 | 2nd (1998) |
| 3rd (2003) | ||||||
| 4th (2008) | ||||||
| 5th (2013) | ||||||
| 6th (2018) | ||||||
| 4 | | Pich Chanmony | 22 August 2023 – Incumbent | 1 year, 91 days | Hun Manet m. 2006 | 7th (2023) |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Cambodia's First Lady become National Champion for Women's and Children's Health". United Nations in Cambodia. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
- ^ "HRH Princess Norodom Marie Ranariddh (née Eng Marie)". Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
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