The son of Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema has been named Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck. The king shared photos from the naming ceremony on his official Facebook account: Read more...
Bhutan's king & queen pray at temple before baby naming ceremony
British and Bhutanese royals meet
King of Bhutan carries large sandalwood box to Buddhist monastery
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Article by a friend of Bhutan's royal family
The King and I by Jonathan Gregson
Jonathan Gregson is the author of the books Kingdoms Beyond the Clouds, about Himalayan kings, and Massacre at the Palace (also called Blood Against the Snows), about the royal family of Nepal. I've read Massacre at the Palace and found it interesting and informative.
Bhutan's king shows appreciation for people from all walks of society
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Courtiers and officials wish Bhutan's king a happy birthday
This is a post from the king of Bhutan's official Facebook account, published on the king's 36th birthday. Read more...
Bhutan royals share new photos of their baby boy
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Bhutan royals thank the public for love and good wishes
The Facebook post below is from Bhutan's queen, Jetsun Pema. It shows her newborn son, The Gyalsey, being carried by his grandfather, former king Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
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First official photo of Bhutan's new prince
The photo below shows Bhutan's current king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (left), with his queen, Jetsun Pema (right); his father, former king Jigme Singye Wangchuck (center); and Khesar and Jetsun's newborn son, The Gyalsey.
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