India, July 28 -- The son of Thailand's King Rama X, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, who made headlines recently for being ordained as a Buddhist monk in Bangkok, has shared a heartfelt message for his father on his birthday.

The 43-year-old prince, along with his three brothers, was stripped of his royal titles and exiled from Thailand, along with the king's then-wife, Sujarinee Vivacharawongse.

In an Instagram post, sharing a childhood picture of himself holding his father's hand, Vacharaesorn wished the king a happy birthday. "I humbly offer my best wishes. May His Majesty the King live long. Happy Birthday, Dear Father," he wrote in Thai.

Many have claimed that Vacharaesorn's return to Thailand from the United States, where he grew u...