Complex sentence: Prince Ananda Mahidol spent most of his youth in Switzerland, however, when King Prajadhipok's abdication appeared imminent, the prince's mother was approached by a member of government, asking for her opinion about Ananda Mahidol succeeding as monarch.
Split into simpler sentences: Prince Ananda Mahidol spent most of his youth in Switzerland. However, when King Prajadhipok's abdication appeared imminent, the prince's mother was approached by a member of the government, asking for her opinion about Ananda Mahidol succeeding as monarch.