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The newest member of Bhutan’s royal family has a name! The newborn prince of the Kingdom of Bhutan — on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas — has been named Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck, the palace ...
The king of Bhutan surprised his nation by handing over the reins of power to his son more than a year ahead of schedule, officials said Saturday. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience ...
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and his wife Jetsun Pema have released the first official photo of their newborn prince. The royal couple was joined by Jigme's father, His Majesty ...
Unlike his son, who plans to have a monogamous marriage, the former King, who introduced democracy to Bhutan during his reign, has four wives, all sisters who he married on the same day.
The beloved king of the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan married his commoner bride Thursday in an ancient Buddhist ceremony at the country's most sacred monastery fortress. IE 11 is not supported.
At exactly 8:31 a.m. local time, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 52, placed the Raven Crown on the head of his son, 28-year-old Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, giving him the title of Druk Gyalpo, or ...
King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan shared the happy news that she is pregnant with their third child! All about the royal family and baby on the way ...
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 40, and Queen Jetsun Pema previously shared many photos of their first son, Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, who is now four. They first announced the birth of ...
The royal newborn arrived in March to King Jigme, 40, and Queen Jetsun Pema, 29, also known as the Dragon King and Dragon Queen. As is custom in Bhutan, his name was not revealed until after a ...