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*1980–2004: ] ''Dasho'' Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck *1980–2004: ] ''Dasho'' Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
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===Honors === ===Honors ===
* Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Laws, ], Canada, October 2005<ref>{{cite news |title=Crown Prince conferred honorary doctorate |publisher=Kuensel|date=26 November 2006 |url=http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=6176}}</ref> * Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Laws, ], Canada, October 2005<ref>{{cite news |title=Crown Prince conferred honorary doctorate |publisher=Kuensel|date=26 November 2006 |url=http://www.kuenselonline.com/modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=6176}}</ref>

* Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, ], Thailand <ref>{{cite news |title=An Honorary Doctorate for the Trongsa Penlop |publisher=Kuensel|date=22 October 2005 |url=http://www.kuenselonline.com/2011/?p=8149}}</ref> * Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, ], Thailand <ref>{{cite news |title=An Honorary Doctorate for the Trongsa Penlop |publisher=Kuensel|date=22 October 2005 |url=http://www.kuenselonline.com/2011/?p=8149}}</ref>

* Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Laws, ], India, October 2010 <ref>{{cite news|title=Bhutan King calls for ‘new kind of individualism'|url=http://hindu.com/2010/10/06/stories/2010100664691300.htm|accessdate=April 12, 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=October 6, 2010|author=Ananya Dutta}}</ref> * Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Laws, ], India, October 2010 <ref>{{cite news|title=Bhutan King calls for ‘new kind of individualism'|url=http://hindu.com/2010/10/06/stories/2010100664691300.htm|accessdate=April 12, 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=October 6, 2010|author=Ananya Dutta}}</ref>
* Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Economics, Keio University, Japan * Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Economics, Keio University, Japan
⚫ * Honorary Royal Bencher, Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, UK

⚫ * Honourary Royal Bencher, Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, UK


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King of Bhutan
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
འཇིགས་མེད་གེ་སར་རྣམ་
རྒྱལ་དབང་ཕྱུག
King of Bhutan
Reign14 December 2006 – present
Coronation6 November 2008
PredecessorJigme Singye Wangchuck
Heir presumptiveJigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
Prime Ministers See list
Born (1980-02-21) 21 February 1980 (age 44)
Dechencholing Palace, Bhutan
SpouseJetsun Pema (2011–present)
HouseHouse of Wangchuck
FatherJigme Singye Wangchuck
MotherTshering Yangdon
ReligionBuddhism
Bhutanese royal family
Family of the
Third Druk Gyalpo (deceased)The Queen Grandmother
  • Princess Sonam Choden
  • Princess Dechen Wangmo
  • Princess Pema Lhaden
  • Princess Kesang Wangmo
Family of the
Second Druk Gyalpo (deceased)
  • Princess Choki Wangmo
  • Prince Namgyel
  • Princess Deki Yangzom
  • Princess Pema Choden

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (Template:Lang-dz, 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. He became King on 14 December 2006. A public coronation ceremony was held on 6 November 2008, an auspicious year that marked 100 years of monarchy in Bhutan.

Early life

Khesar (pronounced Gesar) is the eldest son of the fourth Dragon King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and his third wife, Queen (Ashi) Tshering Yangdon. He has a younger sister, Princess Dechen Yangzom, and brother, Prince Jigme Dorji, as well as four half-sisters and three half-brothers. After completing his higher secondary studies at Yangchenphug High School, Bhutan, Khesar studied abroad at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Cushing Academy and Wheaton College in Massachusetts, United States, before graduating from Magdalen College, University of Oxford, where he completed the Foreign Service Programme and International Relations.

Crown prince

The Crown Prince, popularly known to the people of Bhutan 'Dasho Khesar', accompanied his father in his many tours throughout the Kingdom to meet and speak to the people. He also officially represented Bhutan on several international events. On May 8, 2002, he represented Bhutan at the 7th UN General Assembly and made his first speech to the United Nations where he addressed issues related to the welfare of millions of children around the globe to world leaders. He attended Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th Anniversary Celebrations on 12–13 June 2006 in Bangkok along with royals from 25 countries. The youngest of the visiting royals, the 26-year-old prince caused a sensation, giving rise to a legion of female fans in Thailand. The Thai press dubbed him "Prince Charming," publishing his photograph and running stories about him as well Bhutan for several weeks after he had left Thailand.

Trongsa Penlop

On October 31, 2004, Khesar was installed as the Trongsa Penlop in Trongsa Dzong". The institution of the Trongsa Penlop, started by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1647, signifies the true heritage to the Bhutanese Throne and the investiture ceremony of the Trongsa Penlop is the formal declaration of this status of the Crown Prince.

Accession to the throne

In December 2005, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck announced his intention to abdicate in his son's favour in 2008, and that he would begin handing over responsibility to him immediately. On 14 December 2006, the King abdicated and transferred the throne to Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who was officially crowned on 6 November 2008, in Punakha. Religious ceremonies and public celebrations were also held at Tashichhodzong and Changlimithang in Thimphu. The coronation ceremony comprised an ancient and colourful ritual, attended by thousands of foreign dignitaries, including the President of India, Pratibha Patil.

CNN reported that, in order to welcome Khesar as King of Bhutan, people painted the street signs, hung festive banners and decorated traffic circles with fresh flowers.

Engagement and royal wedding

Main article: Wedding of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Jetsun Pema

As he opened the session of parliament on Friday, 20 May 2011, the King announced his engagement to Jetsun Pema, born in Thimphu on 4 June 1990. They were married on 13 October 2011 in Punakha Dzong. The royal wedding was Bhutan's largest media event in history. The royal wedding ceremony was held in Punakha followed by formal visits to different parts of the country. During the ceremony the King also received the Crown of the Druk Gyal-tsuen (Queen) from the most sacred Machhen temple of the Dzong and bestowed it on Jetsun Pema, thereby formally proclaiming her the Queen of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The wedding was held in traditional style with the "blessings of the guardian deities".

Accomplishments as King

The young king began his reign overseeing the democratization of his country by presiding over the last sessions of the parliament where electoral laws, land reform and other important issues were deliberated. He stated that the responsibility of this generation of Bhutanese was to ensure the success of democracy. He also travelled extensively around the country to encourage participation in the upcoming democratic exercises, speaking mainly to the youth of Bhutan on the need for Bhutanese to strive for greater standards in education, business, civil service and the need for people of a small country to work harder than those of others.

He signed a new treaty of friendship with India in February 2007, replacing the treaty of 1949. Many government initiatives were undertaken by the new King with a view to strengthening the system in preparation for the democratic changes in 2008. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan was adopted on 18 July 2008, by the first elected parliament. On 1 November 2008, he was formally crowned in Punakha as the Fifth King of the Wangchuck Dynasty.

Since the formal coronation, King Jigme Khesar's first landmark project was the launching of the National Cadastral Resurvey in March 2009. The programme is aimed at resolving long-standing land issues of excess land that affects every Bhutanese household. The King has also been giving land to landless farmers around the country. The on-going project takes the King to remote villages and communities. He personally supervised the rebuilding efforts following major earthquakes and floods in 2009. He was invited as the Chief Guest for the 64th Indian Republic Day Celebrations in New Delhi on 26 January 2013.

Public perception and popularity abroad

Following his 2006 visit to Thailand as Crown Prince, the King has been immensely popular in Thailand. The number of Thai tourists visiting Bhutan has increased steadily since the visit. In November 2011, the King with Queen Jetsun made a state visit to Japan; they were the first state guests to Japan since the 2011 earthquake. The Royal Visit had a similar effect, with reports that the Japanese were infatuated with the King and country. The young monarch has been frequently described by international media as 'charming' and 'handsome'. He is known for his personal touch with his people, and often referred to as the 'People's King'.

Styles

Styles of
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan
Reference styleHis Majesty
Spoken styleYour Majesty
Alternative styleDruk Gyalpo

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  • 1980–2004: His Royal Highness Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
  • 2004–2006: His Royal Highness Chhoetse Penlop Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
  • 2006–present:

Honours

National orders

Foreign orders

Honors

  • Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Laws, University of New Brunswick, Canada, October 2005
  • Honorary Doctorate Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, Rangsit University, Thailand
  • Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Laws, University of Calcutta, India, October 2010
  • Honorary Degree of the Doctor in Economics, Keio University, Japan
  • Honorary Royal Bencher, Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, UK

Patronages

  • Patron, Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Patron, India Bhutan Foundation
  • Patron, Bhutan Scouts Association
  • Patron, European Convention of Bhutan Societies
  • Patron, Oxford Centre for Buddhist Studies
  • President, Bhutan India Friendship Association

Ancestry

Family of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
16. Ugyen Wangchuck
8. Jigme Wangchuck
17. Tsundue Lhamo Kurto Khoma Chukmo
4. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
18. Jamyang Chumed Zhalgno, of the Tamzhing Choji family
9. Puntsho Choden
19. Decho Dorji
2. Jigme Singye Wangchuck
20. Raja Ugyen Dorji
10. Raja Sonam Tobgye Dorji
5. Kesang Choden
22. Maharaja Sir Thutob Namgyal of Sikkim
11. Rani Mayum Chonying Wangmo Dorji
23. Yeshay Dolma
1. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
24. Nob Gyeltshen, of Gaselo
12. Kuenga Gyeltshen
25. Phenkhem, of Haa
6. Yab Ugyen Dorji
13. Ngodrup Pem
3. Tshering Yangdon
28. Soenam Drubyel, 4th Sersang Lang
14. Gyeltshen Dorji, 5th Sersang Lang
29. Sangay Droelma
7. Yum Thuiji Zam
30. Yonten Phuntsho
15. (Abi Yum) Yangchen Droelma

See also

References

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  2. Das, Biswajyoti (18 December 2006). "Bhutan's new king committed to democracy". The Washington Post. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  3. Lawson, Alistair (4 November 2008). "Profile: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck". BBC News.
  4. "His Royal Highness Crown Prince Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck". RAOnline. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  5. ^ "Crown Prince addresses the United Nations". Kuensel. Cite error: The named reference "kuensel" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  6. Wangdi, Dorji. "A Historical Background of the Chhoetse Penlop" (PDF). Centre for Bhutan Studies.
  7. "Bhutan king announces abdication". BBC. 18 December 2005. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  8. "Bhutanese king steps down early". BBC. 15 December 2006. Retrieved 8 November 2008.
  9. His Majesty, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
  10. ‘Prince charming’ is now king of Bhutan (Profile, To go with: celebrations in Bhutan as new king is crowned – Lead)
  11. "Lavish coronation for Bhutan king". BBC. 6 November 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  12. "Coronation fever in Bhutan as people's king bonds with subjects". 208-11-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. "Himalayan nation of Bhutan crowns new king". CNN. 6 November 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  14. "Royal wedding: Bhutan king weds Jetsun Pema". NDTV. 13 October 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2011.
  15. "Bhutan's 'Prince Charming' king marries student bride". The Daily Telegraph. UK. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2011. Bhutan's 31-year-old king has married a student 10 years his junior in an isolated valley high in the Himalayas where thousands of nomads and villagers gathered to celebrate
  16. Plowright, Adam (20 May 2011). "Bhutan's 31-year-old king to marry". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
  17. "Last National Assembly session begins". Bhutan Observer. 19 January 2008. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  18. "His Majesty to attend mock election in Dungkhar". Kuensel. 22 April 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  19. "His Majesty speaks on Bhutan's future". Kuensel. 11 April 2006. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  20. "Bhutan and India sign new treaty". BBC. 8 February 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
  21. "A promise is kept". Kuensel. 14 March 2009.
  22. "Taking kidu to the people". Bhutan Times. 28 September 2008.
  23. "His Majesty visits flood-affected areas". Kuensel. 30 May 2009.
  24. "His Majesty visits Narang". Kuensel. 22 October 2009.
  25. "Bhutanese take up Thai language course". BBS. 2 June 2007.
  26. "Bhutan royals' visit to Japan boosts interest in travel to their country". Japan Today. 22 November 2011.
  27. Denyer, Simon (5 November 2008). "Bhutan's charming king emerges from father's shadow". Reuters. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
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  29. ^ Royal Ark, Bhutanese Orders
  30. Royal Ark, Bhutanese genealogy details - p.4
  31. "Crown Prince conferred honorary doctorate". Kuensel. 26 November 2006.
  32. "An Honorary Doctorate for the Trongsa Penlop". Kuensel. 22 October 2005.
  33. Ananya Dutta (6 October 2010). "Bhutan King calls for 'new kind of individualism'". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 April 2012.

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Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck House of WangchuckBorn: 21 February 1980
Regnal titles
Preceded byJigme Singye Wangchuck King of Bhutan
2006–present 		Incumbent
Heir presumptive:
Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck

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