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Young heirs of Bhutanese and Japanese thrones meet during latter's first official foreign visit

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20th August 2019
The young heirs to the Bhutanese and Japanese thrones met on Monday in Bhutan at the Lingkana Palace in Thimphu. Prince Hisahito of Japan, 12, is on his first foreign visit alongside his parents, Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko. The Crown Prince Family arrived in Bhutan on Saturday for a private trip on the invitation of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel where they were welcomed by the…
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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 (FabLab). The King was also able to chat with young entrepreneurs who use the location for different start-ups and businesses. According…
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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 Tshering Yangdon. Each calendar features Gregorian calendar dates and Bhutanese Lunar calendar dates, as well as public…
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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…