Phnom penh: His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, and Her Majesty Queen-Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk departed this morning for their routine medical checkup in Beijing, China. The monarchs were seen off at Phnom Penh International Airport by Cambodian top leaders, including Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and his spouse Samdech Kittiprittpundit Bun Rany Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Red Cross; National Assembly President Samdech Moha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary; Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and his spouse, along with many other high-ranking officials and royal family members. Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Wang Wenbin also attended the farewell.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, during His Majesty the King's absence, Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, who is also the President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King, will serve as the Acting Head of State. Their Majesties the King and Queen-Mother regularly travel to Beijing for their medical checkups. During their visits, they are extended hospitality by Chinese leaders and medical professionals.
Their previous medical visit to China occurred from March 3 to April 7, 2025.