King Jigme, Queen Jetsun Pema and the Royal Family of Bhutan 1: Ending 2021

[Countessmeout]

Thanks for sharing all the photos as always

Missed the calendar this month. Love the photo of father and son, and the little prince's yellow wellies

Beautiful photos from Thai visit. Love seeing the art of this country, and beauty. ?

The scouting leadership event looked like a great deal of fun for those in it.

 

[eya]

Thank you Countessmeout!!

The King with the Queen granted an Audience to the visiting Vice Foreign Minister of China, Mr. Kong Xuanyou. The Chinese Vice Foreign Minister is on a 3-day visit to Bhutan.

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The King and the Queen visited today 24 July the Goensho Tshamkhang, a retreat for elderly people, built under His Majesty’s People’s Project, in Thimphu Wangsisina.

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Happy August from the His Royal Highness The Gyalsey!!!

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[HereditaryPrincess]

Aw, little Jigme looks so grown up! Hard to believe he's only two years old.

 

[M. Payton]

He looks so cute and bewildered at what is going on there.....he so looks like his dad...........what a handsome young boy he is.?

 

[eya]

The outgoing Prime Minister, Speaker, Cabinet Ministers of the second elected government offered Chhawang to The King at the Tashichhodzong today 1 August.

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The King granted a Kasho appointing the Interim Government today 9 August

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The King attended the funeral of the former Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in New Delhi on 17 August

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Visit and offered condolences to Prime Minister Modi.

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In Bhutan a prayer ceremony including a thousand butter lamps was offered this morning at the Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong for the late Prime Minister.

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The Queen, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, the Queen Mothers and other members of the Royal Family graced the solemn ceremony.

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[eya]

The Royal Queen Mother of Bhutan Ashi Dorji Wangmo addresses attendees during the inauguration of the Mountain Echos festival at the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimbhu on August 23

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Happy September!!! With a Raven this time!

A Raven in Lunana, one of the most remote and beautiful parts of Bhutan. The area is on an average above 4000m, with scattered villages approached by days of hard trekking through the alpine shrubland.
he head of the Raven, representing Yeshey Gonpo, the protective deity of Bhutan, surmounts the Raven Crown of the Druk Gyalpo.

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[eya]

Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, President and founder of RENEW attends on 15 September at the “First Foundation Talk on the work of Foundations in an international context” organized by the Patrizia Children Foundation, in Frankfurt, Germany.
Her daughter Princess Eeuphelma was with her.

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Her Majesty The Queen Mother Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck attends at the Bhutan Week in New Delhi, India Today in presence of Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu.

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Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck meet with the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on 22nd September

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[eya]

Happy October!!!!

The calendar for October features a typical Tshechu scene of a mask dancer performing a religious dance before hundreds of viewers. These iconic annual festivals are held in most districts during autumn, adding colour to the season in Bhutan.

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Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck as the President of the Bhutan Paralympic Committee (NPC Bhutan) is in Indonesia for the Asian Para Games 2018. Is the first time Bhutan send a delegation to the event.

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The President of Bhutan Olympic Committee, Prince Jiguel Ugyen Wangchuck has been elected as an International Olympic Committee member.

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[iceflower]

Here's a group photo of the new elected members taken during the 133rd IOC sessions in Buenos Aires yesterday, October 3:


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[eya]

One more picture from the Prince at the 133rd IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Where was elected as one of the nine members of International Olympic Committee.

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Sever years today from the beautiful wedding of the King and Queen Of Bhutan!!

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Addressing the Parliament of Bhutan on 20 May 2011 The King made the Royal Wedding announcement:

“As a King, it is now time for me to marry. After much thought I have decided that the wedding shall be later this year.

Now, many will have their own idea of what a Queen should be like – that she should be uniquely beautiful, intelligent and graceful. I think with experience and time, one can grow into a dynamic person in any walk of life with the right effort. For the Queen, what is most important is that at all times, as an individual she must be a good human being, and as Queen, she must be unwavering in her commitment to serve the People and Country.

As my queen, I have found such a person and her name is Jetsun Pema. While she is young, she is warm and kind in heart and character. These qualities together with the wisdom that will come with age and experience will make her a great servant to the nation.

This union does not mean that I am starting my own family. From the very day I received the Dhar Ngay-Nga from the sacred Machhen, the people of the 20 Dzongkhags became my family. Such is the duty and privilege of all Kings of Bhutan. It is through this union, that I shall have a Queen who will support, and work with me, as I serve the People and Country.”

A beautiful black and white portrait of the King and Queen by Sonam Tshering!!

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[eya]

Happy November!!!

The November Calendar on Yellow features a picture of Gasa Tashi Thongmon Dzong.
Tashi Thongmon Dzong is named after the protective deity of the region, and has strong connections to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. First built in the 1650s, the Dzong has been renovated and expanded several times over the years, including an extensive renovation project that concluded this year.

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Her Majesty The Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck was conferred the Blessed Arya Tara Award by Venerable Mae Chee Sansanee Sthirasuta, a spiritual leader of Thailand and Director and Founder of the Sathira Dhammasathan Centre.

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The King conferred Dakyen to the new Prime Minister, Dr. Lotay Tshering, and formally appointed the new cabinet ministers at the Tashichhodzong today.
The Queen attend also.

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[M. Payton]

Oh, still October where I am at, yet wishing you also a very Happy November. That is such a beautiful picture of the house of worship, have to save it here now. What a gorgeous place to live in, up in the clouds of heaven it seems, peaceful and calm.

 

[Countessmeout]

Wow realized just how long it has been since was on this thread when I wondered aboyt November calendar. Catching up on the amazing photos.

Thanks for all the photos

Beautiful black and white portrait. Stunning work.

Nice to see Bhutan sending a delegating to the para games. And the Kings sister heading the delegation.

 

[kathia_sophia]

No December calendar? The official facebook pages are not being updated as well. I wonder what happened, we often saw regular updates such as celebrations, month calendar and engagements. But it's been quite quiet for a while now...

 

[eya]

Thanks kathia sophia who reminded me the December Calendar! I had completely forgotten it!

"To mark the National Day celebrations this month, we bring back a favourite from last year- this specially designed calendar featuring His Majesty King Ugyen Wangchuck, the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan. The design is based on an artwork by the talented Chimi R Namgyel. We wish our fellow Bhutanese a hearty Tashi Delek for National Day on the 17th of December"

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You are right , mostly from September they have stop to updated with the activities of the Royal Family. I don't know why, pity, but i hope for the occasion of the National Day we are have some pictures!

The King granted an Audience to the participants of the 31st batch Integrated DeSuung Training Programme.

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Pictures from the National Day Celebrations in Samtse today

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[Countessmeout]

Thanks kathia sophia who reminded me the December Calendar! I had completely forgotten it!

"To mark the National Day celebrations this month, we bring back a favourite from last year- this specially designed calendar featuring His Majesty King Ugyen Wangchuck, the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan. The design is based on an artwork by the talented Chimi R Namgyel. We wish our fellow Bhutanese a hearty Tashi Delek for National Day on the 17th of December"

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You are right , mostly from September they have stop to updated with the activities of the Royal Family. I don't know why, pity, but i hope for the occasion of the National Day we are have some pictures!

Beautiful art work

But disappointed. I love the calendars as they often give us a glimpse of the little prince/family. Or the beautiful country.

Yes updates have been less recently.m

 

[kathia_sophia]

Thanks kathia sophia who reminded me the December Calendar! I had completely forgotten it!

"To mark the National Day celebrations this month, we bring back a favourite from last year- this specially designed calendar featuring His Majesty King Ugyen Wangchuck, the first Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan. The design is based on an artwork by the talented Chimi R Namgyel. We wish our fellow Bhutanese a hearty Tashi Delek for National Day on the 17th of December"

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You are right , mostly from September they have stop to updated with the activities of the Royal Family. I don't know why, pity, but i hope for the occasion of the National Day we are have some pictures!

Maybe they'll stop using Facebook and start using a special platform like the Brunei Royal Family uses?
They were quite active on Facebook, now it's almost no update on events.

 

[eya]

Today 20 December , The King , Queen and the little Prince offered prayers at the Samtse Shivalaya Mandir . A prayer ceremony was held at the Mandir leading up to the National Day Celebrations, for the successful conclusion of events, and for the well-being of the country and people.

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Today 27 December the Queen granted an Audience to the participants of the Trongsa Penlop Inspire Programme, who returned today after a 5-day educational trip to Thailand.

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Happy January!! And New Year!!

"To celebrate the New Year, our calendar this month features an illustration by Artist Ugyen Dorji, based on one of the most moving images from National Day."

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Today 3 January The King, the Queen and the little Prince received a group of children reciting the traditional Lolay (wishes for a good year) for Nyilo at the Lingkana Palace

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[eya]

Today 24 January The King attend at the Closing Ceremony of the First Session of the Third Parliament. The Parliamentary session began on 2nd January.

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Happy February to all !!!!

The February Calendar is dedicated to the Birth Anniversary of The King, on the 21st of February!

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[eya]

Vairochana Rinpoche Ngawang Jigme Jigten Wangchuck and The Queen Mother Gyalum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck with Ambassador of Bhutan Vetsop Namgyel visits the Halesi-Maratika, located next to the village of Mahadevasthan, in the Khotang District of Nepal, about 185 km south west of Mount Everest.

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Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck, President of the Bhutan Paralympic Committee, is attending the General Assembly of the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) in Dubai, UAE scheduled from the 2nd to 7th of February
Princess granted an audience to Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee on 3 February


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[eya]

The Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, Founder & President of the Tarayana Foundation chaired the 29th board meeting of the Foundation was held yesterday 9 February at the Tarayana Centre. The meeting was also attended by Princess Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, Hon'ble Member of the Board.

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Today 15 February , The King granted an Audience to the 32nd batch of DeSuung trainees at the RBA headquarters in Lungtenphu.

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The 5th Royal Bhutan Flower Excibition open today and was dedicated to the 39th Birth Anniversary of The King. The Royal Family was there!


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Happy March!! Happy Spring!!!

The March calendar is a photograph of The King, The Queen, The Royal Grandmother, and the Crown Prince, during Losar (5th of February 2019)
This year, Losar coincided with Crown Prince's Birthday and celebrated with Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother at Bhutan House in Kalimpong.


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Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck ,President of the Bhutan Olympic Committee was reappointed as the Chairman of the International Relations Committee (2019-2023) of the Olympic Council of Asia during its 38th General Assembly held in Bangkok, Thailand on the 2nd and 3rd of March.

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[eya]

The King and The Queen with the all-women crew of DrukAir flight KB 130 this morning to Bangkok from Paro, on International Women’s Day.

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The United Nations Development Programme presented a Special Award of Recognition to The King to honour King's leadership in advancing human development and the wellbeing and happiness of the people of Bhutan.

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The King granted an Audience today 14 March to the recipients of the undergraduate scholarships administered by the ministry of education, at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong.

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The King attend at the final day of the Paro Tsechu this morning 21 March

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Every year, without fail, Kinley Gyaltshen attends the Paro Tshechu, waiting excitedly to meet the King. Every year, the King and Kinley take a picture together to continue this special tradition!

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[Somebody]

That's so nice of the king; and now he knows he will see the picture taken the year after as for the last five years the boy has come with last year's picture

 

[eya]

The King graced the consecration of the new Chador Lhakhang in Bartsham, Tashigang. The King also today 28 March also graced the Purjang of Late Lama Kunzang Wangdi, which was held coinciding with the consecration of the new Lhakhang.


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Happy April to all!!!!

This month Calendar Looking out of the Main entrance of Tashichhodzong:
Tashichhodzong is the administrative centre of Bhutan, with the Golden Throne Room, government offices, and the central monk body housed within its walls.

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[Countessmeout]

I realized with all the talk of social media I had missed the Bhutan royal calendar for April. Stunning photo

I love the photos of the country but I also love when they feature their son. Such cute glimpses of him. These calendars are such a great idea for both.

 

[eya]

The King visited the Startup Center in Changzamtog and met with the people working at the Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab), and other young entrepreneurs who use the space in and around the Center for various start-ups and businesses.

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Queen Mother Tshering Pem Wangchuck inaugurated two new beds with all sets of equipment for Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the national referral hospital today.

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The King granted an Audience to the 33rd Batch of Volunteers participating in the Integrated De-Suung training programme today

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The King offered prayers at the Punakha Dzong, on Zhabdrung Kuchoe. Zhabdrung Kuchoe is the anniversary of the passing away of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, regarded as the founder of the Bhutanese state

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The King granted an Audience today to the members of the Thai-Bhutan Save Blue Heart Project and thanked them for their work in helping Bhutanese children with congenital heart disease get access to surgery in Thailand.

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Today 20 April the King granted an Audience to the participants of the Third International Conference on Vajrayāna Buddhism.

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Beautiful digital art of Her Majesty Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema, by Kelxii!

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On behalf of the people of Bhutan, The King and the Queen offered prayers at the Kuenrey of the Tashichhodzong, and offered a thousand butterlamps, in memory of those who lost their lives in a series of bomb attacks in Sri Lanka on Sunday.

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The first ever Paralympics Day to celebrate sports for people with disabilities was held in Thimphu yesterday 26 April. Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck the President of Bhutan Paralympic Committee graced the event.

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Happy May to all!!!!!


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This month’s calendar is a tribute to His Majesty the Third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who was born on May 2nd, 1928.
His Majesty is known as the Architect of Modern Bhutan- after years of isolation while the world went through wars and conflict, Bhutan finally began to open its doors to the outside world, and the foundations for modern Bhutan were laid down.

 

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The Queen Mother Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck along with Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Vairochana Rinpoche Ngawang Jigme Jigten Wangchuck graced the inaugural ceremony of the 16th Annual Tarayana Fair yesterday 3 May at the Centenary Park, Changlimithang in Thimphu.

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The Queen met with the participants of a training for first responders during disasters, held by Bhutan Red Cross Society (BRCS) to commemorate its 2nd Foundation Day and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

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King`s maternal grandfather dies at the age of 95

Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji passed away peacefully in the early hours on the 8th day of the 3rd month of the Female Earth Pig Year (12th May, 2019) at his residence in Punakha, in the presence of His Holiness the Je Khenpo, who conducted Phowa. His Eminence Gyalse Trulku, senior monks of the Dratshang, Yum Thuji Zam and his family members were also present. Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji was 94.

 

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Today 17 May, the new ambassador of India to Bhutan, Ruchira Kamboj, presented credentials to The King at the Tashichhodzong.
Ruchira Kamboj is the first woman Ambassador of India to Bhutan.

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Today 23 May, The King atend at the Opening Ceremony of the Second Session of the 3rd Parliament at the Gyalyong Tshokhang.

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