In the night of October 12, 2008, His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni presided over the Homage to the Moon ceremony in the Throne Hall of the Royal Palace. On this occasion, His Majesty the King was accompanied by the members of the Royal Family, by Samdech Chauvea Veang Kong Som Ol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Royal Palace and the members of the Ministry of the Royal Palace.