Kingdom of Bhutan

[vkrish]

Originally Posted by tlklhm

Seems like Bhutan King always on State Visit to India and vice versa.

Ha Ha..He visited India soon after his wedding, and this time to be the Chief Guest at R-Day Parade. But I dont think there were any State Visits from India recently. India's then President Pratibha Patil visited Bhutan to attend the present King's coronation.
Anyway India has always been Bhutan's closest and for almost 5 decades, only ally. They even allowed Indian army to move through their territory during 1962 Indo-China War.
Despite China's constant wooing, Bhutan remains friendly and loyal to India..

[vkrish]

This is the video of the King of Bhutan as Chief Guest at India's Republic Day Parade on 26th Jan 2013.

On Republic Day eve, PM welcomes Bhutan King Jigme Wangchuk as chief guest - YouTube

Go directly to 5:00 for the arrival of Queen of Bhutan, and welcomed by the Prime Minister.
Then at 7:30, the King with the President of India arrive.

I also attached a clip of highlights of R-Day parade for all to have an idea what happens at that parade. Its not just showing off the military might, but also the enormous cultural diversity of India.

The Great Indian Republic Day Parade 2013 | Full Republic Parade 2013 26th January 2013 - YouTube

[susan alicia]

the king is not mentioned in this article but I think he still influences how Bhutan developes

Bhutan set to plough lone furrow as world's first wholly organic country | Global development | guardian.co.uk

[XeniaCasaraghi]

What is the former king up to? Is he called K4?