On 28 October 2026, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, as the Representative of His Majesty the King, presided over the Princess Srinagarindra Award 2026 at the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, the Royal Palace. Her Royal Highness also presided over the royal tea party given in honour of the laureates at the Borom Ratchasathit Mahoran Banquet Hall after the Award Ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Miss Sasirit Tangulrat, representative of the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and Miss Jaithai Upakarnitikaset, Director-General of the Department of Information.

This year, the Princess Srinagarindra Award 2026 was presented to Professor Dr. Sudath Shirley Pathmasiri Warnakulasuriya from the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. He has been recognised for his outstanding contributions in the fields of nursing and midwifery, which have earned both national and international acclaim. Prof. Dr. Sudath is a visionary leader who has played an important role in the development of nursing education and the nursing profession in Sri Lanka, advancing both to a higher level and toward international standards as well as improving the quality of lives of nurses and enhancing recognition of the nursing profession in Sri Lanka and internationally.

The Director-General of the Department of Information later joined the interview session, together with the Secretary-General of the Foundation, representatives of the Commmittee, and the International Award Committee, and congratulated Professor Dr. Warnakulasuriya on the occasion.