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


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It is lovely to see the king not simply sending condolences but leading the people of his own country in prayers of mourning for his fellow king :flowers:
 
The Majesty visit his country

"24 October, 2016: His Majesty The King arrived in Lhedi in Lunana yesterday after trekking over the Gangla Karchung, at an altitude of 5,250m, from Laya.
The first settlement in Lunana is at Wachey, where a family welcomed His Majesty to spend the night in their home. His Majesty met with the people who live in Wachey before trekking onwards to Lhedi.
Today, His Majesty spent the day with the people of Lhedi and granted Tokha to the people from nearby areas. The people celebrated the visit with songs, dance, and games. Bhutanese films were screened for the people in the evening.
His Majesty’s Kidu Mobile Medical Unit set up a medical camp for the people, who have to otherwise travel long distances to avail advanced healthcare.
In the next few days, His Majesty will continue trekking through Lunana, and visit villages in Tshojong and Thanza- some of the most faraway inhabited places in Bhutan- to meet with the people.


Image: His Majesty at Gangla Karchung, on 21st October, while trekking to Lunana.

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:previous: And the trip continue

28 October, 2016:
His Majesty The King is in Thanza, the largest and furthest village in Lunana. His Majesty visited the glaciers and glacial lakes of Thorthomi, Rapstreng, and Lugge, yesterday.

Beautiful country, beautiful pictures!!!

"His Majesty The King met 12 year old Namgay Kiba and her grandmother, Kinley, in 2008, while visiting Tashoe village, near Lhedi. Namgay Kiba is now 20, and recently married.
“His Majesty recognized me instantly, and wanted to know how I and my family were doing. I feel blessed to have met His Majesty twice already, even though I live in such a far off place,” she said

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His Majesty The King in Lunana.

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His Majesty treks across the Tshojong-Thanza valley, which remains covered in sand after the 1994 flood, which damaged Punakha Dzong, and numerous other places downstream, when the Lugge Tsho burst in a glacial lake outburst flood incident.
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His Majesty The King at the site of the glacial lakes- with the magnificent and protective Gang Singye (7,100 m), in the background.
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His Majesty at the Thorthomi Glacial lake.
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More from the trip of the King in his country!

"His Majesty with the people of Sephu, the first settlement since Thanza in Lunana, and the end of the trekking route. His Majesty completed the trek across Lunana, and arriving here on Coronation Day, spent the day with the people."
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"His Majesty The King at Rinchen Zoe la (5,290m). Numerous lakes are scattered across the mountains of Bhutan, revered because of their importance to us as sources of our rivers. The abundance of water in Bhutan is our greatest resource, powering the economy, irrigating valleys, and allowing a great diversity of life to flourish downstream, all at the same time."
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"Crossing the Rinchen Zoe la."
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"His Majesty at the Rinchen Zoe la, the highest place on the trail.
As the snow begins to lay thicker along the passes around Lunana, the people of Lunana will make their final treks outside the valley at this time, to buy rations for the long winter ahead. Soon, the mountains passes will be inaccessible, and Lunana cut off from the rest of the country until the snow melts."
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"It is a long and strenuous climb through moraine (glacial debris) to cross the Rinchen Zoe la. Accompanying His Majesty on this trek, are horsemen and guides from Laya and Lunana. The same men accompanied His Majesty across Lunana in 2008."
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"The route that His Majesty trekked through across Lunana is widely known as the Snowman Trek, and is considered by many to be the toughest trek in the world, even when it is attempted during a more favourable season, with a more forgiving schedule– a travel magazine said that the success rate of scaling Everest is higher than completing the Snowman trek."
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It is the 1st time I read someone referring to him "King Khesar" - before it was always "King Jigme" or "K Jigme Wangchuck"....?! I think the foreign press has some difficulties choosing one of his many names the real kingly one. What´s his real name and title?
 
His full name is His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck! So choose a name !

The King, Queen , Crown Prince of Bhutan and other members of the Royal Family celebrated the 109th National Day in Trongsa Dzongkhag on December 17, 2016

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:previous: Thank you as always for sharing those photos, eya. I appreciate you providing us with photos and articles that we might not have seen otherwise!
Little Jigme is adorable, he also seems to be a rather interactive and happy baby. I love the vibrant colours in the photos too. I wish I could go to Bhutan, it's a shame that it appears to be quite an "exclusive" country.
 
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I love seeing photos of this family. They seem such a happy involved family. The little prince sure is a bubbly baby. I also love how involved they are with their people.
 
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God bless the Bhutan royal family! They seem like great public servants too me :)
 
 
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Love how they release a calendar and we get new photis of the little prince :flowers:

Such an adorable photo. Surprised the little prince seems to be in a western snow suit. He is usually in traditional garb like his parents. But cute ;)
 
Look at how big he has gotten....too adorable for words!:p
 
He has the same cute cheeks like Prince George of Cambridge. Just toooooo cute for words. What a little sunshine!
 
Happy 1st Birthday to the liitle cute Crown Prince :flowers::flowers::flowers::flowers:

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Happy 37th Birthday to the King!!

"On His Majesty's Birthday (21st February), we join the people of Bhutan in offering our prayers and wishes for His Majesty's wellbeing, and for everlasting peace and prosperity of the people of Bhutan under His Majesty's benevolent reign"


Art by Chimi R Namgyal


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Happy birthday to the king :flowers:

And a very happy belated first birthday to the little crown prince ;)
 
I came to see April and realize I missed March :sad:

I love the one with the elephants. Such a beautiful photo of the queen and her son, as well as the picture :flowers:

Adorable photo this month of three generations playing in the snow :)

I wish more royals did these. Great we get to see the little prince grow up. Perfect example of releasing photos without being intrusive.
 
His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, at the Tashichhodzong April 18.
Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina is on a 3-day visit to Bhutan, and arrived in the country this morning. She was welcomed in a traditional chipdrel ceremony and presented a Guard of Honour at Tashichhodzong, prior to receiving the Audience.

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Their Royal Highnesses Princess Chimi Yangzom, Princess Sonam Dechan, and Princess Eeuphelma Choden, welcome Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, in Thimphu.

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19 April 2017: Bhutan gifted a plot of land measuring 1.5 acres to Bangladesh for construction of its Embassy at the diplomatic enclave at Hejo, Thimphu.
During her State Visit to Bhutan, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina unveiled the foundation stone for the Embassy. His Majesty The King graced the ceremony.

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"SINGAPORE: Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met Bhutan's His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on his introductory visit to the kingdom, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement on Monday (May 15)."

Singapore FM meets Bhutan King; reaffirms bilateral ties

In celebration of Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck's 87th birth anniversary, a book titled "The Heart of a Sacred Kingdom, Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choeden Wangchuck: A Lifetime of Service to the People and Kingdom of Bhutan" was launched today.
Her Majesty was born on 21 May 1930.

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Her Majesty Gyalyum Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother, Her Majesty Gyalyum Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, and Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck.

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Happy June!!!! from mother and son!!! Lovely photo!!

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Princess Mako today continue her trip in Bhutan and meets with the King, the Queen and the Crown Prince

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"On the auspicious occassion of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen's birthday, (June 4), we join the entire country in offering our wishes and love to Her Majesty The Queen. Her Majesty's eternal grace and service to the nation alongside His Majesty The King inspires and uplifts us everyday.
Happy Birthday la, Your Majesty."

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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the opening ceremony for the first Bhutan-Thailand Festival, held at the Youth Development Fund Multipurpose hall, today.
The festival, which is open from 9-11 June, celebrates the continued friendship, shared common spiritual heritage and growing areas of development cooperation between the two Kingdoms.


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Happy and adorable July!!!! Like this adorable little Prince!!!! I think he playing the doctor!!

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So cute! :wub: He's staring to look just like his daddy!
 
I love the new photo of the queen and little prince. He is so adorable. And his beautiful mum obviously dotes. I adore these monthly calender photos :flowers:

Nice arrival photos, I look forward to seeing more if this visit.
 
It was cute that little Jigme was allowed to greet Princess Mako as well. He is getting so big!
 
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