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 of Bhutan and his father tour Bhutan to encourage their kingdom
3rd October 2020
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…
