Cambodian king, queen mother return home after routine medical visit to Beijing

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni (1st L, front) and his mother, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk (1st L, rear) step off a plane at Techo International Airport in Kandal province, Cambodia, on Sept. 30, 2026. Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and his mother, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, returned home safely on Wednesday afternoon after a month-long trip to Beijing, China, for routine medical check-ups. (Photo by Nitola/Xinhua)

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and his mother, Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, returned home safely on Wednesday afternoon after a month-long trip to Beijing, China, for routine medical check-ups.

Their arrival at Techo International Airport was broadcast live on the state-run National Television of Cambodia (TVK).

The footage showed Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, other national leaders, and Chinese diplomats welcoming the royal family.

The 73-year-old monarch travels to China twice a year for health monitoring by specialized Chinese medical teams.