Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck [a] (born 21 February 1980) is the King of Bhutan. His reign began in 2006 after his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicated the throne. A public coronation ceremony was held on 6 November 2008, a year that marked 100 years of monarchy in Bhutan.

Oct 13, 2011 · King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan is one of the youngest monarchs in the world and is revered by his compatriots, writes the BBC's Alastair Lawson.

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the fifth and present ‘Druk Gyalpo’ or the ‘Dragon King’ of the Kingdom of Bhutan since December 9, 2006. This biography profiles his childhood, life, reign, achievements and timeline.

The current sovereign of Bhutan is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the fifth Druk Gyalpo. [2] He wears the Raven Crown, which is the official crown worn by the kings of Bhutan. He is correctly styled "Mi'wang 'Ngada Rinpoche" ("His Majesty") and addressed "Ngada Rimboche" ("Your Majesty"). [3] [4]

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck embodies the aspirations of modern Bhutan while honoring its rich traditions. His ability to connect with the youth, advocate for democracy, and promote Gross National Happiness contributes significantly to his positive public perception.

Oct 13, 2011 · King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the king of Bhutan also Titles as the Dragon King of Bhutan. Here is a highlight to his life, career, family and much more.

Jan 15, 2025 · Since December 9, 2006, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has become the fifth and current ‘Druk Gyalpo’ or ‘Dragon King’ of Bhutan. He ascended to the king after his father, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, legally abdicated the throne in favor of his son. On November 1, 2008, the first centennial of the Bhutanese monarchy was commemorated with a ...

Jan 19, 2023 · Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the fifth dragon king of Bhutan, was born on February 21, 1980, at the Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital in Kathmandu. Jigme Khesar is the oldest child of Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the fourth reigning monarch, and Tshering Yangdon, his third wife and queen consort.

Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (Dzongkha: འཇིགས་མེད་རྣམ་རྒྱལ་དབང་ཕྱུག་, Wylie: jigs med rnam rgyal dbang phyug; born 5 February 2016) [1] is the first child and heir apparent of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema. He …

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (born 21 February 1980) is the son of Jigme Singye Wangchuck and the 5th and current reigning Dragon King (Druk Gyalpo) of the Kingdom of Bhutan. [2] He became king on 9 December 2006. He …