The Royal Office in Bhutan has released a new family photo of the King and Queen of Bhutan with their son, the Dragon Prince.
The image was taken in February 2020 in the Throne Room of the Tashichhodzong in Thimphu.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck married Queen Jetsun Pema in 2011. Together, they have one son, Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (also called the Dragon Prince) who turned…
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was born on 21 February 1980 in Kathmandu, Nepal, to King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and his third wife, Queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon (the current Queen Mother). He has one older sister, Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck (b. 1980) and eight younger…
Yesterday, the Crown Prince of Bhutan, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (also called the Druk Gyalsey or Dragon Prince), celebrated his 4th birthday.
To coincide with his birthday, his father, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the consecration ceremony of the Druk…
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan hosted participants of the 13th Scouts Leadership Training at Tencholing, Wangduephodrang on Sunday.
The King congratulated those participants who had been selected to take part in the leadership training and thanked them for taking part in the programme during their holiday.
The three-week training, which began on 23 December, had 63 girls and…
As it was just announced that the Queen of Bhutan is expecting her second child, we are taking a look at the Queen consort.
Ashi (the equivalent of Lady) Jetsun Pema was born on 4 June 1990 to Dhondup Gyaltshen and Sonam Choki as the second of their five children in…
King of Bhutan announces Queen is expecting their second child
18th December 2019
As Bhutan celebrated its National Day yesterday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck announced that his wife, Queen Jetsum Pema is expecting their second child.
During his speech at Thimphu Changlimithang Stadium, the King said that he and the Queen…
New picture revealed of heir to Bhutan's throne in traditional Japanese dress given to him by Imperial Family
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…
Prince of Wales and other royals undertake engagements while in Japan for Emperor's enthronement
23rd October 2019
While many of the royals from across the globe travelled to Japan for the Enthronement Ceremony and other events regarding Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement, they also undertook engagements while in Japan.
The Prince of Wales took time to tour the Nez Museum’s…
Young heirs of Bhutanese and Japanese thrones meet during latter's first official foreign visit
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…
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…
