Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan launched four
national actions on Saturday to mark World Environment Day, which
this year has the them of Ecosystem Restoration.” The four
significant national actions are Bhutan’s Second Nationally
Determined Contributions (NDCs), Third National Communication (TNC)
of Bhutan to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC), Low Emission…
With four wives and ten children, the
King Father of Bhutan has several grandchildren – including the two
sons of Bhutan’s current monarch, King Jigme Khesar Wangchuck.
Let’s take a look at the King Father’s 14 grandchildren. The
King…
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel
Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema have paid tribute to the Duke
of Edinburgh on their social media channels saying they are “deeply
saddened” by his death. They have sent their condolences to The
Queen on behalf of…
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of
Bhutan visited a vaccination clinic in Mongar on Friday, 26 March.
He is currently on a tour of Bhutan’s eastern section alongside
Queen Jetsun Pema, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel and Prince Ugyen
Wangchuck. This marks the first visit to the east for Prince Ugyen
Wangchuck, who just turned one this month. The King was present for
the first vaccination…
Bhutan’s Prince Ugyen Wangchuck
celebrated his first birthday yesterday, and a series of photos
were released to mark the occasion by the Royal House. Seven new
photos were released that were taken in the gardens of Lingkana
Palace in the Bhutanese capital of…
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of
Bhutan personally presented a Desuup volunteer with two medals on
his 41st birthday. These Desuup pins are earned by the Desuup
volunteers for their voluntary service and can be worn on their
uniforms. The King was accompanied by his…
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and
Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan have sent their well wishes on the
occasion of the Chinese New Year. Their Majesties shared a Losar
Card on their social media featuring the artwork of contemporary
Bhutanese artist Rajesh Gurung. Photo: Royal Office for Media The
King and Queen wished everyone a happy and prosperous new year on
behalf of themselves and…
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel
Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema have unveiled a new family photo
for the New Year. The image was taken on National Day on 17
December 2020 at Punakha Dzong, Punakha, Bhutan. The King and Queen
are pictured with their two sons…
Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan has ordered
that measures be put into place to help domestic violence victims
now that a new lockdown has been put into place in the Asian
kingdom. The Queen’s request was announced on her and King Jigme
Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s…
King of Bhutan addresses country on National Day with televised speech
19th December 2020
Bhutan marked its 113th National Day on
18 December, and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck addressed his
people via a telecast as the public gathering could not take place
due to the pandemic. The King and other members of the Royal Family
were at Punakha Dzong, also called the Punthang Dewaichenpoi
Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The King was joined by his
wife, Queen Jetsun Pema and…
