On October 9, 2007, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the traditional ceremony of Kann Ben accompanied by Samdech Norodom Sirivudh and his wife, Samdech Sisowath Chivanmonirak and his wife, Samdech Chauvea Veang Kong Som Ol, Minister of the Royal Palace, by members of the Royal Family and by staffers of the Minister of the Royal Palace.