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Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni (L) and Queen mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk sit on the royal float as they transport urns with some of the cremains of former late King Norodom Sihanouk from a crematorium to the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh February 7, 2013. Some of Sihanouk's ashes were scattered near the confluence of the four rivers in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, while others were put in three urns, which, according to his wishes, will be placed on the grounds of the royal palace, media reported.

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Cambodian mourners cry and pray outside a crematorium as the late King Norodom Sihanouk is cremated in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Cambodia's capital Monday for the cremation of Sihanouk, the revered "King-Father," who survived wars and the murderous Khmer Rouge regime to hold center stage in the Southeast Asian nation for more than half a century. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

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Cambodian mourners gather for prayer to the Cambodia's late King Norodom Sihanouk in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. King Norodom Sihamoni and his mother, Queen Monineath on Tuesday visited mourners gathered in front of the Royal Palace from across the country to pay tribune to late Cambodian king Norodom Sihanouk.

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Sihanouk’s Cremains Cast to the Rivers of Cambodia

A royal procession Tuesday carried a portion of King-Father Norodom Sihanouk’s cremains to the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, a place known as Chaktomuk and considered supernaturally powerful by many Cambodians. The cremains were walked onto a ceremonial boat by a delegation led by Prince Norodom Yuvaneath, one of Sihanouk’s sons. The boat floated into the river before the cremains were cast into the water. VOA Khmer reporter Heng Reaksmey has more.

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Procession participants shield themselves from the sun with portraits of the late former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk in a funeral procession in Phnom Penh, February 1, 2013.

Cambodians Mourn Late King in Funeral Procession

Many of the mourners wept as the funeral procession carrying former king Norodom Sihanouk's casket wove through the streets of the capital city.

A young girl sells photos of the late Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk ahead of his funeral, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The body of Sihanouk who died on Oct. 15, 2012 at age 89, is scheduled to be cremated on Feb. 4, 2013. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

In Tribute, Musicians Perform Songs of Sihanouk

Norodom Sihanouk, the revered former king whose cremation ceremonies begin on Friday, was a music lover, singer and composer.

The royal funeral convoys are prepared ahead of the funeral procession for Cambodia

Security Prep Underway for Sihanouk Funeral Procession

The funeral procession, which begins Friday, will include 4,000 police, military personnel, public servants, lawmakers, ministers and other officials.

Vendors sell pictures of the royal family, as the country prepares for the funeral of Cambodia

Cambodia Prepares for Cremation of Former King Sihanouk

Sihanouk was the father of Cambodia’s independence, yet his successes remain tarnished by his 1970 alliance with the Khmer Rouge.

Thousands of mourners gather at the gates of the Royal Palace minutes after the coffin of former king Norodom Sihanouk arrived in Phnom Penh October 17, 2012.

Art Pieces Dedicated to Late King Norodom Sihanouk

It took him five weeks to create the works, which are collected in an exhibition called “Farewell, Cambodia,” after the title of one of Sihanouk’s favorite songs.

Cambodian government security forces walk in front of the Council of Ministers building as they patrol along a street ahead of the 21st ASEAN Summit and other related summits in Phnom Penh, November 13, 2012.

Second Mourning Period for ‘King Father’ To Begin in February

Sihanouk, who abdicated the throne in 2004, after ruling over some of Cambodia’s most tumultuous years, died of a heart attack in Beijing on Oct. 15, two weeks shy of his 90th birthday.

Amid a deeply superstitious population, another rumor is spreading, with mourners claiming they have seen the face of the late former king, Norodom Sihanouk, in the moon and other places. Courtesy of CTN.

Mourners See Former King’s Face in the Moon

Sihanouk, a revered figure throughout much of Cambodia, died in Beijing on Oct. 15.

This year, the death of former king Norodom Sihanouk, who lies in state at the Royal Palace near the riverfront, has caused another cancelation.

Mourning for Sihanouk Takes Place of This Year’s Water Festival

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Cremation of Former King Set for Early February

The remains of former king Norodom Sihanouk will be cremated on Feb. 4, ahead of the Chinese New Year, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced Thursday.

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Hundreds of people gathered at Independence Monument in Phnom Penh on Friday to celebrate the 59th anniversary of Cambodia’s independence from France.

Sihanouk’s National Congress Remembered

Sihanouk gained much of his popularity from the people, allowing them to voice their grievances and having relevant government officials respond to the National Congress.

The casket containing the body of Cambodia

Authorities Consider Public Palace Viewing of ‘King Father’

Government spokesman Khieu Kanharith said authorities are determining how best to provide safety and security to the throngs of people who would likely enter and exit the palace for a viewing.

Sihanouk is revered among many Cambodians for leading the country through its independence from France, in 1954.

Former King Sihanouk To Be Cremated First Week of February

Cambodia has begun cremation ceremony preparations for the late former king Norodom Sihanouk, whose body will lie in state at the Royal Palace until February, royal officials said Friday.

Norodom Sihanouk was the official head of state for the Khmer Rouge until 1976, after which he was put under house arrest.

In Sihanouk’s Passing, Loss of a Witness To History

Pouch Kri said he is disappointed because one thing Sihanouk never did was clarify his role in the rise of the Khmer Rouge before the UN-backed tribunal underway in Phnom Penh.

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Cambodian police arrested a garment factory manager and charged her with crimes related to insulting the monarchy on Monday.

Cambodian Buddhist monks chant, offering prayers in front of the Royal Palace for the late King Norodom Sihanouk in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. The body of Cambodia

Condolences at Home and Abroad for Former King

Delegates from Laos, Thailand and Vietnam paid their respects at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh on Friday, before meeting with Prime Minister Hun Sen, officials said.

Mourning, Remembrance Continue as ‘King Father’ Lies in State

The grounds between the Royal Palace and the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers were full of mourners Thursday, most wearing white.

Opposition Leader Seeks Return To Mourn Sihanouk

Sam Rainsy is facing at least 10 years imprisonment if he returns to Cambodia, on charges related to destroying border markers near Vietnam in 2009.

Mourners burn incense and offer prayers at the Royal Palace displaying a portrait of their former King Norodom Sihanouk in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Wednesday Oct. 17, 2012. The body of Sihanouk returned to his homeland on a plane from China on Wednesday.

Throngs Pour Into Streets for Former King’s Funeral Procession

His body will lie in state at the Royal Palace for three months, before a cremation ceremony is held.

Historians Look at Former King’s ‘Mixed’ Legacy

Former king Norodom Sihanouk's most lasting legacy was the winning of independence for his country from colonial France in 1953.

Former Cambodian King's Body Arrives in Phnom Penh

Thousands line streets of capital to pay their respects after monarch's body arrives by plane.

People wearing white pray as they mourn the late Cambodia

Thousands Gather Outside Palace To Mourn Former King

“I loved His Majesty, but now I’ve lost him,” said Chhun Chenda, who lives in Phnom Penh and said she wanted his body returned to Cambodia.

In Maryland, Sihanouk Remembered, Mostly Fondly

The temple’s chief layman, Koy Moeun, said he hoped the king would rest and peace and “receive all the merit we have done at the temple for him.”

As Former King Passes, Monarchy Remains

Son Soubert, an adviser to King Sihamoni, told “Hello VOA” that the monarchy remains, giving Cambodians an identity that provides political stability under a kingdom.