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


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Does anyone know the literal meaning of the following words:

Druk = Dragon
Gyalpo = king
Gyaltsuen = queen - probably more literally king's wife?)
Gyalsey = crown prince??? More likely seems king's son? As apparently both sons of the king are 'Gyalsey' although sometimes 'Dasho' is used for the youngest
Gyaltshab = king's brother? Given that only his full brother has this title and all half-brothers (including the one who was the heir presumptive) are only 'Dasho'.

Edit: I just read that Gyaltshab means 'king's representative'; he is the king's representative in the 6 eastern districts.
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Bhutan is the Western name for the country. In Dzongkha, the national language, the country is Druk Yul. Which means Land of Druk (Druk being the thunder dragon) so literally translates to Land of the thunder dragon. The peopl are called Drukpa, the dragon people.

The King is not simply Gyalpo but Druk Gyalpo, the Dragon King.

The court officially refers (other sites may use Dasho) both princes as gyalsey.
Before the birth of the second prince it was assumed the name meant crown prince. It seems it simply means prince, as it refers to both of the king's sons.

There is also another term Dasho/Ashi. These simply mean lord/lady. But they can also be used to refer to a prince/ss.

There seems to be ranks of princes (not sure about princesses)

Gyalsey: sons of the reigning king
Prince Gyaltshab: a prince who also serves as regent (governor) for the king
Prince Dasho/Princess Ashi: title of all the children of the former king


The grandchildren of the former king, born to both sons and daughters, all hold simply Dasho/Ashi. No distinction is made between children of sons or daughters.
 
Happy November to all from the little two cuties !!!!

"His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel lovingly holds younger brother His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, in this photograph taken at Dechencholing Palace. HRH Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck is now seven-and-a-half months old."

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Happy November to all from the little two cuties !!!!

"His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel lovingly holds younger brother His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, in this photograph taken at Dechencholing Palace. HRH Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck is now seven-and-a-half months old."

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That is such a sweet photo for the new month. Love seeing the two brothers together. These calendars are such a great idea.


edit: How did I miss the bonus photos? Did you add them after or I was blind.

Such adorable photos. I love the one of the brothers looking out the window together. And the one with proud Mom as well. The little prince is dressed to match her it seems. The solo photo is sweet.
 
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How lovely!!!!! Such a sweet photo!!! The Crown Prince looks like his father, and baby Ugyen surely looks like his mother, the lips are the same as Jetsun Pema's lips, so aborable!!!
 
Such an adorable photo, and nice to see a glimpse of the littlest prince and how much he's grown!
 
On 25 November Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck, Honorable Health Minister, Dignitaries and Members of the UN Agencies, International Community and National Partner Organizations observed the "International Day for The Elimination Of Violence Against Women," organized by RENEW at the Tara Lhaden Zhingkham Lhakhang in Pangrizampa, Thimphu.

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Address by the Queen Mother Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck on "International Day for The Elimination of Violence Against Women,"


https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=380381733175918
 
Very important subject. I hope the violence against women, ends in my lifetime. But sadly we all know it wont. Without respect, tolerance, understanding and education this will not end. This has to start within a family.
 
 
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It's interesting to see how sometimes they were complying with the Covid-regulations and at other times they were not (including when 'the red scarf' was handed to people that were important in fighting Covid).

Really nice to see not only the young princes but also the various princesses and queens (including her majesty the royal grandmother).
 
I just read this on facebook here. I must say this , no matter where in the world one lives in any continent, there is domestic violence against women and children or the older people. Man is humanities worst enemy. If there is or will be any change in the behavior of any person, it must start when they are very young. The sadness about this is, it is like a circle of fire, if people want to put an end to this there needs to be education and understanding and tolerance of others.
 
Always colourful, this little family look lovely as usual. The boys are growing up fast. It's very nice to receive regular updated photos of them all.
 
What lovely pic's. These two little boys are so cute. Happiness for 2021.
 
Wonderful photo of the family. Can never get enough of those two cuties :flowers:

Great way to welcome in the new year.
 
A loving family, obviously devoted to their people . My best wish's for 2021
 
 
Can't wait for everything to be safe again so that I can visit Bhutan (one of my dream destinations in Asia). Everything in Bhutan looks unique, traditional, colorful and stunning ;)
 
Beautiful!!! Beautiful!!! Beautiful!!! What a stunning family, I am a great fan of them! I will visit Bhutan for sure when it is safe to travel again!
 
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