lalana paladesh only has one public profile, which is run and edited by the thai royal pr team. despite her initial protest and wish to remain private, both parties agreed that a certain amount of exposure would benefit the royal family. her private instagram account, on the other hand, is the closest thing to a personal photo album. lana only has a limited number of followers, all of whom are friends and close acquaintances, which guarantees that her private information won't be shared with the public so easily. there, she shares photographs of her dogs, horse and most candid moments.
he's a night mirage at first, a phantasmagoria brought forth consequently by excessive exposure to the mediterian sun earlier in the day, and then he's a body, as real as the tender warmth that envelops her. ''good evening, darling.'' she goes for the noun instead of the name, the one she has learned to associate solely with him, first as a jest and then as a way to bestow attention upon him; a sole remnant of the bygone days. taken aback, not by his presence but by the sudden embrace, lana realizes that the distance between them is meant to be measured in years, not miles. who else would dare to so freely hold her without asking first? a certain kind of duty towards her country has hardened her, tipped the scales of her intrinsic personhood and inverted her into an introvert. terribly private, horribly distrait, and inevitably rigid, she presses herself against him, exposing her heart and neck. ''iĀ would never pretend notĀ toĀ know you, ronan. the good bit it is, then. would you like to join me for a walk?''
''forgive me. i must've misunderstood you. i hardly realized that you're one of the employees. are you a kitchen porterĀ or perhaps even a waiter?'' blame it, of course, on bad lighting and obnoxiously loud music, but this is where the knot of confusion begins to tighten even faster. her interest piqued, she twists the conversation in the opposite direction, irreverently pertinacious. ''if that is the case, then i'd like a glass of dubonnet, please.''
the fresh smell of basil and thyme permeating the air greet lalana first, followed closely by the restless buzzing of the restaurant's maƮtre d', who escorts her to her favourite spot, down by the mullioned windows and a row of white oleanders and bay laurel planted in fine porcelain pots. once seated and obscured from view, she attempts to focus on carte du jour, only for her dark eyes to find their path to a familiar face. now that she's looking, she can't simply look away, rising to her feet instead. everything that needs to be said has already been said between the two of them, save for this: ''are you waiting for someone?'' she questions, graciously allowing a healthy distance to stay between their bodies. ''or are you alone?''
''well don't mind me, i was just trying to be chivalrous.'' she bobs a curtsy as if to punctuate the statement, more out of breath than she'd like to admit, propping a single hand upon her hip. accustomed to an amalgamation of adrenaline and sheer pride, lalana nevertheless smiles, her steady hands smoothing down the growing creases on her pleated tennis skirt. ''i actually haven't played in ages, but i'll dutifully accept my defeat.''
steel for steel, stern looks for stern looks; let two mirrors face each other and they'll reflect the same thing over and over again āø» into oblivion. formidable and therefore difficult, she offers him a subtle nod of acknowledgment before raising a delicate brow in his direction, quick in her assessment. ''thank you, and good evening to you.'' which is lalana's not-so-subtle way of getting the point across. once inside, she sinks unceremoniously into the back seat and sighs as if she's discarding something; a thought, a coat, or a tight pair of shoes. ''take me down to the docks. please.''
''i'm afraid a fork wouldn't have inflicted any real damage, save to the vanity,'' lalana mutters, silent in her observation as a light laugh slips past her lips and between her slender fingers, now a moment closer to bemoaning the very idea of this conversation. ''i have a cousin who would agree with you, at least. the last time i saw him, he was only five. now he's almost seven.''
''i am just waiting for someone,'' she says simply, her graceful pale fingers resting on the top rail of a vacant chair, unmoving. statuesque in all but height, with the nonpareil cold quality only a noble could possess, she cants her head in consideration, allowing taut muscles along her jawline to relax. her lips too, almost surrender, contorting instead into a half-smile well-familiar to the public. ''but i suppose, it wouldn't hurt to sit down.'' Ā
indifferent yet forthright, she takes a seat next to eden, slanting her legs to the side without fully crossing them. ''how's your evening so far?''
NAME LALANA SUVADHANA PALADESH . NICKNAMES AFFECTIONATELY CALLED LANA BY THE PUBLIC ADRESSED AS LADY PALADESH, THOUGH ONLY ON FORMAL DOCUMENTS ZODIAC LIBRA SUN. DOB OCTOBER 2ND, TWENTY-EIGHT. GENDER CIS WOMAN. PRONOUNS SHE/HER. PLACE OF BIRTH BANGKOK, THAILAND. RELIGION THERAVADA BUDDHISM. OCCUPATION SOCIALITE, PHILANTROPIST, EQUESTRIAN
HEIGHT FIVE FOOT FIVE INCHES / 1.65 CM. HAIR DARK BROWN, REGULARLY STYLED. EYES DARK BROWN SCENT ANYTHING BY JO MALONE. HOBBIES POLLO, SWIMMING, SAILING, HORSE RIDING. LANGUAGES THAI, ENGLISH, FRENCH, RUSSIAN & MANDARIN CHINESE
WIKIPEDIA PAGE. ( general disclaimer. many things were altered on purpose in regards to the royal family, as this is supposed to be a work of fiction. )
lalana suvadhana paladesh is a thai socialite, philanthropist, and equestrian. she is the only child of princess adisaya, of house mahidol, and somsak paladesh, banker and billionaire businessman of thai descent. she is eighth in line to the throne of thailand. her mother, princess adisaya, according to royal custom, would have lost her title upon marrying a man of lower rank. however, they divorced in 2008, and she subsequently returned to the royal court.
she was born on october 2nd, in amphorn sathan residential hall of the dusit palace in bangkok. though itās impossible to fully gauge lalanaās net worth, most of her wealth comes from her father, as sheās been a shareholder in his banking empire since birth.Ā
she completed and attended primary to secondary levels at chitralada school, bangkok, while the rest of her education was completed overseas (Ā usa and united kingdom ) . she studied at eton college, graduating with a bachelor of arts in philosophy. lalana was captain of the swimming team and equestrian club at eton.
between 2016 and 2020,Ā she participated in the global champions show jumping tour in valencia, monte carlo, cannes, estoril, and rio de janeiro. since 2020, paladesh has not taken part in multiple phases of the longines global champions tour, and reduced her participation to the monaco phase only.
she has represented both families on official overseas tours and has played a significant role in various charitable activities by undertaking several projects, with her charity work primarily focusing on issues surrounding poverty and wildlife preservation. she has been actively involved in such projects despite classifying herself as a private citizen.
she has been featured in numerous magazines, and even collaborated with montblanc on a jewelry line named 'royal blue & gold'. she owns three fashion stores, in new york, monaco, and, respectfully, bangkok. in december 2017, she was guest-editor of vogue thailand and appeared on the magazine's cover.
vanity fair selected paladesh as one of the names on the international best dressed list of 2017, 2019, and 2023.
in 2022, for womenās history month, mattel made an exclusive line of barbie dolls modeled after paladesh.Ā
as of 2025, paladesh holds four national honours: dame of the most illustrious order of the royal house of chakri, dame of the ancient and auspicious order of the nine gems, dame grand cordon of the order of the white elephan, dame grand cross of the order of saint-charles ( monaco ).Ā
in the period between 2020ā2022, she served in the royal thai army, and holds the rank of an air marshal. during her service, she renounced her salary and any money that cadets usually receive.
in 2022, she was selected for forbes 30 under 30 in thailand.
in 2023, she obtained a masterās degree at the university of cambridge. the same year, the university introduced a scholarship in honour of paladesh. four full scholarships are awarded annually to enable thai students to study at cambridge to complete a four-year bachelorās programme.
due to her commitment to philanthropy and arts, lalana was named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador on 1 february 2024.
EXTRA .
despite being largely known by many people, lalana isn't quite classified as a public figure, and has mostly been present in the circle of other royals / occasionally celebrities.
her title remains a matter of dispute, though she isn't greatly bothered by it. most will simply address her as madame, though if she marries someone of her stature, she will be able to take on the title of a princess. she's an active participant in all royal duties and is set to inherit a portion of wealth from her mother, which mostly comes in gold and jewels.
she leads an incredibly private life and bears no interest for fame, though what she wants and what she gets are two entirely separate things. she is, after all, a divisive figure, and people are fond of speculation.
has a bit of a rebellious streak, but it comes in moderation. when no one is looking, she insists on driving by herself, and much to the chagrin of many, loves to speed, loves some thrill, including jumping off some very high cliffs.
a smoker, but she tries her best to lie about it.
has two dogs, one chocolate labrador retriver, and one beagle. she trained them herself. additionally, she made sure to have her trusted horse here too.
POTENTIAL PLOTS.
i. WHAT'S MEGHAN MARKLE'S SECRET? bear with me here, but every prince harry needs their meghan. so this could be someone who is either linked to lana despite there not being anything between them, or maybe something(?) is actually unfolding behind the scenes, but in any case, the media simply hasn't been treating them kindly ( as anyone who isn't royal is technically lower in ranking ). it's relentless, of course, but it has been giving this muse a newfound fame and attention. / will depend on vibes, but is open to anyone, regardless if they're a guest or employee.
ii. MY FAIR LADY. i'd love someone who has been catching lana at the worst possible moments, be it when she's smoking, unnerved, or doing something that she isn't supposed to do. whatever they decide to do with this information would certianly be up to player, so if they want to run to the press they can, or they could join her in her madness. / open 0/1.
iii. LIKE REAL PEOPLE DO. as someone who served in army for two years, lalana got to experience the other side of life. at times, she misses the simplicity of life that comes with being a regular citizen, so this muse would almost be her partner in crime. the crime? doing the most basic things she doesn't get to do on most days. / open to employees. 0/1
iv. in general, maybe someone she keeps crossing paths with for whatever reason / has known them for years. on the other hand, to counter this, maybe someone she was linked to in the past and the relationship end up terribly.
i want to offer more, but my brain simply refuses to cooperate, so we shall leave the rest to brainstorming. however, i'm always open to anything and everything and love love to get into the details !
