BhutanFeatures

IN PHOTOS: Princess Sonam Yangden

Bhutan’s newest princess has been named Sonam Yangden Wangchuck. The Royal Office for Media released several images to unveil the newborn royal who was born on 9th September 2023. Photo: Royal Office for Media Royal Office for Media The Princess is carried into her naming ceremony by her father, King Jigme Khesar. Photo: Roya Office for Media A family photo showing Queen Jetsun…
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BhutanFeatures

Bhutan's newest princess named

Bhutan’s royal family has revealed the name of their newest princess with several photographs to debut the newborn. The only daughter of King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema has been named Sonam Yangden Wangchuck. She shares her name with her paternal aunt…
Malaysia

Malaysia elects new monarch

Malaysia has elected its next monarch. Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, 64, from the state of Johor, was elected by the Malaysian royal families for a five-year term. The Sultan will begin his tenure as King of Malaysia on 31 January 2024. He will take over for King…
FeaturesThailand

A new twist in the hunt for a Thai successor to the throne

There’s a new twist in the search for a successor to the Thai throne. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, King Rama X’s third child and second son, may not be eligible to be King of Thailand. According to reporter and Thai royal insider Andrew MacGregor Marshall, Vacharaesorn, 42, has a wife and child in the United States, which disqualifies him for the Thai throne. The Palace Law…
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Bhutan

A new royal baby for the King and Queen of Bhutan

The King and Queen of Bhutan have welcomed their third child. Queen Jetsun Pema gave birth to a daughter in the Lingkana Palace in Thimpu. The announcement of the arrival of the new princess was made on September 9th 2023. The statement said ”We are honoured…
FeaturesJapan

The world's oldest reigning monarchy

While there are several monarchies that date back over one thousand years, there is one throne that dates back over two thousand years. The Japanese monarchy, also known as the Chrysanthemum Throne, was officially founded in 440 BCE. The Japanese monarchy is the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy in the world, and its official founding date is 11 February, 660 BCE. While the…
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Brunei

The world's current longest-reigning monarch

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, a new monarch took the title of the world’s longest-reigning ruler. So, who is the current longest-reigning monarch in the world? That honour goes to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, who has reigned for 55 and a half years. He will mark his 56th year on the throne on 5 October. Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz’zaddin Wad’daulah was…
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