On 9 Novembre 2009, His Majesty the King , accompanied by Samdech Preah Anoch Norodom Arun Rasmi, Samdech Chauvea Veang Kong Sam Ol, Deputy prime Minister and Minister of the Royal Palace and , was presiding over the ceremonies. At the commemorative Monument of Independence, were present prominent Government figures including Senate Chairman Samdech Chea Sim, Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, Senate 1st Vice Chairman Samdech Sisowath Chivan Monirak, His Ex. Mr Tep Ngorn, Senate 2nd Vice President, His Ex. Mr Nguon Nhel, acting National Assembly President, His Ex. Mr Say Chhum, National Assembly 2nd Deputy Chairman, His Ex. Mr Sar Kheng, Deputy prime Minister and Interior Minister, His Ex.Tea Banh, Deputy prime Minister and Minister for Defense, His Ex Mr Hor Nam Hong, Deputy prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International cooperation, His Ex Mr Sok An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of Council of Ministers, His Ex. Mr Nhek Bun Chhay, Deputy Prime Minister, His Ex. Mr Keat Chhun, Deputy prime Minister and Economy and Finance Minister, His Ex. Mr Yim Chhay Ly, Deputy prime Minister, His Ex. Mr Ke Kim Yan, Deputy prime Minister, members of the Royal family, parliamentarians, different Institutions representatives, Royal armed forces, teachers, and diplomatic corps.