| The Monarchy of Bhutan |
| The Kings of Bhutan |
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The Wangchuck Dynasty: The 4th King |
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The
Fifth King - HM Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
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| Born on February 21, 1980
The King's father: HM Jigme Singey Wangchuk
The King's mother: HM Ashi Tshering Yangdön Wangchuk |
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completing early schooling in Bhutan, His Majesty completed high school
and graduated from the Cushing Academy and the Wheaton College, USA.
In 2000,
His Majesty continued further education in Magdalen College, Oxford
University. His Majesty completed the Foreign Service Programme and
a M Phil programme in Politics at Oxford University. |
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Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck,
assumed the revered historical position of Chhoetse Penlop on October
21, 2004. |
December
14, 2006:
His
Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck becomes the fifth Druk Gyalpo |
October, 2011:
His
Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck married Jetsun Pema |
December 14, 2006
The fourth Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, has handed over his responsibilities as the Monarch and head of state of Bhutan to the Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who now assumes the full responsibilities of head of state as the fifth Druk Gyalpo.
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