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New picture revealed of heir to Bhutan's throne in traditional Japanese dress given to him by Imperial Family

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2nd November 2019
A new photo has been revealed of the heir to the throne in Bhutan in the November calendar released by Yellow Bhutan. Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (also called the Dragon Prince or the Gyalsey) of Bhutan has become a common fixture on these monthly calendars, last featuring in the June edition. Photo: Yellow Bhutan The photo was taken in Japan while King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck…
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New image of Bhutan's Dragon Prince revealed on calendar

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1st June 2019
Yellow Bhutan has released their June calendar which features a new photo of three-year-old Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (also called the Druk Gyalsey or Dragon Prince) of Bhutan. The photo was taken in Punakha, according to the King and Queen’s Instagram profiles which shared the new image of their son. Yellow Bhutan also wished Queen Jetsum Pema a happy 29th birthday in their post in…
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King of Bhutan visits Startup Center in Changzamtog

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13th April 2019
His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visited the Startup Center, an initiative of the Department of Cottage and the Small Industry of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, in Changzamtog on 11 April where he met those who work at the Fabrication Laboratory…
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King of Bhutan receives Special Award of Recognition from UNDP

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14th March 2019
King Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan has received the Special Award of Recognition from the United Nations Development Programme. The King, 39, was presented the award on Wednesday, 13 March by Mr Achim Steiner, the Administrator of UNDP and United Nations Under-Secretary-General. His Majesty was presented with this special award due to “his leadership in advancing human development and…
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Family royal photo graces Bhutan's March calendar

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1st March 2019
This month’s calendar for Yellow Bhutan features a new family photo of the Bhutanese Royal Family. It features the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Queen Jetsum Pema, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (also called The Gyalsey), and the Queen Mother…
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February calendar features King of Bhutan

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3rd February 2019
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, features in the February calendar of Yellow Bhutan in a drawing by an unknown artist. His Majesty will celebrate his 39th birthday later this month. With this month’s calendar, Yellow Bhutan stated: In the Kingdom of Bhutan adorned with cypress trees, The Protector who reigns over the realm of spiritual and secular traditions, He is the…
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