The prince's father, King Gustaf VI Adolf, refused to give his blessing to a marriage between Bertil and Lilian, so as not to jeopardise the future of the monarchy.

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Any marriage arrangements would have to win his blessing.

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Her mom, Jaruphan Praisaeng, has withheld the blessing Thailand requires for people under 21 to obtain for a marriage license.

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