Bhutan’s Queen Mother, Sangay Choden
Wangchuck, 57, has received the 2020 UN Population Award for her
contributions in raising awareness for population and reproductive
issues. The Queen Mother was presented the award on 10 December
during a virtual awards ceremony. Members of the Royal Family
attended the special viewing ceremony as she was given the honour
and were able to watch the…
To mark Coronation Day in Bhutan, the
Royal Court has released new images of the King, Queen and their
two sons. The photos were taken in Dechencholing Palace in the
Bhutanese capital of Thimphu. Five images were released showing the
happy family of four with two of the…
Amidst the uncertainty of the ongoing
pandemic, Bhutan had a reason to celebrate on Thursday as the
King’s younger sister married the younger brother of the Queen at
Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu in a traditional Buddhist ceremony.
Princess Eeuphelma Choden…
Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck travels to Kuwait to express condolences on death of late Emir
20th October 2020
Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck of Bhutan
was sent to Kuwait on behalf of his older half-brother, King Jigme
Namgyel Wangchuck, to convey the condolences of the King, Royal
Family and Bhutanese people on the death of the late Emir, Sheikh
Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
died at the age of 91 on 29 September in a hospital in the United
States where he had been…
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has
toured his kingdom alongside his father, the former monarch, King
Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The father and son toured different parts
of Bhutan to encourage the people and motivate them as the pandemic
continues. The reigning…
The King and Queen of Bhutan have
revealed the name of their second son. He has been named Jigme
Ugyen Wangchuck and His Royal Highness will be referred to as
Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck. The King and Queen attended the Trelda
Tsechu prayer ceremony at Thimphu Tashichodzong…
Bhutan’s Royal Court has released a new
image of Queen Jetsun Pema as she is set to celebrate her 30th
birthday tomorrow. The photo is not from the same set that was
released a few days ago which saw the debut of the new Bhutanese
royal baby. It was the first time the baby prince had been
photographed and the first images of the new family of four. The
name of the baby is due to be…
The first images of Bhutan’s new royal
family of four have been released by the Royal Court ahead of Queen
Jetsun Pema’s 30th birthday. The Royal Court said: “To commemorate
the 30th Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen on the 4th
of June, it…
King of Bhutan announces borders will close in televised address to nation over COVID-19
22nd March 2020
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar,
addressed his nation today regarding the COVID-19 outbreak saying
that from Monday, Bhutan’s borders would be closed. “Starting
tomorrow, our land borders will be sealed. “We are compelled to
take this drastic…
The King of Bhutan took to Instagram to
announce the birth of a second son. The prince was born earlier
today – 19 March 2020 – corresponding with the 25th day of the 1st
month of the Male Iron Rat year, in the Lingkana Palace in Thimphu.
The full Instagram post reads: “We are honoured to announce the
birth of the second Royal Child of Their Majesties The King and
Queen, a…
