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


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The King celebrated today the Daw Chunyipai Losar with the people of Trashiyangtse. Daw Chunyipai Losar is celebrated on the first day of the 12th month of the Bhutanese Calendar, and is especially important in the eastern regions of Bhutan.

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Cute photo of the prince visiting his daddy at his office ;)

Such a sharp contrast to the European royals and the opulent offices/housing they have.

Lovely photos on facebook as well. I always love seeing events in Bhutan, the country is stunning and I love the glimpses we get of the culture.
 
The King celebrates his 38th Birthtday today with the Queen and the little Prince visited Taktshang monastery to offer prayers. Considered one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the country, the temple complex surrounding the scared cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated in the 8th century, has been built by various Buddhist masters over the centuries.

What a beautiful picture!!
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Lovely moment Father-son
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And later visited at Royal Bhutan Army’s Commando Wing in Paro Shabha

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The little Prince take interview from the King!!
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:previous: Aw, the photos of little Jigme and his father are just precious! I especially love the last photo of him interviewing his dad. They're a lovely family.
 
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The King celebrates his 38th Birthtday today with the Queen and the little Prince visited Taktshang monastery to offer prayers. Considered one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in the country, the temple complex surrounding the scared cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated in the 8th century, has been built by various Buddhist masters over the centuries.

What a beautiful picture!!
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Lovely moment Father-son
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And later visited at Royal Bhutan Army’s Commando Wing in Paro Shabha

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The little Prince take interview from the King!!
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This is the same monastry that William and Catherine hiked to!
 
Congratulations to the royal couple. I wish them good fortune and happiness in the great land of smiles and kingdom of the thunder dragon, I really do think that last part is a rather awesome thing about Bhutan.

-Frozen Royalist
 
Happy March!! The Paro Taktsang, the monastery that the King visit recently!

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Happy April !! this time with a night view of Trimphu the capital of the Bhutan!
Thimphu, at an altitude of 2,400m, is one of the highest capitals in the world.

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And today The King graced the Paro Tshechu, and offered prayers before the Guru Thongdrol. Thousands of people gathered to receive blessings and view the Thongdrol, which is displayed on the final day of the Tshechu.

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On 6 April The King and the Queen granted an Audience to a group of young entrepreneurs.

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The King, Queen and members of the Royal Family attends at the opening of the 4th Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition at the Thangzona in Punakha on 25 April.

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Gallery

https://www.facebook.com/KingJigmeKhesar/posts/10156152114868260
 
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:previous: Thank you for sharing eya. Little Jigme seems quite confident and not afraid of the large crowds. Cute to see him with his parents on a visit.
 
Happy May!!!

The King visited Gangtey Monastery in Phobjikha on 27 April, with Queen and Prince Gyalsey. In this picture from the visit, the King is viewing the most sacred Nangten (sacred relics) of the monastery, while little Prince Gyalsey offers prayers before them.

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The King and the Queen attends today at the Teachers' Day celebrations at Changlimithang and interacted with more than 1,500 teachers who were honoured by the Ministry of Education for their valuable contributions to the education system in Bhutan.

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Also today the Queen attends at the celebration to mark the First Foundation Day of the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital in Thimphu.

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Today 5 May the King and the Queen granted an Audience to 13 former IMTRAT Commandants and 2 former DANTAK Chief Engineers who were invited to Bhutan as part of the celebrations commemorating 50 years of diplomatic ties between Bhutan and India.

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On 8 May the Queen as the President of the Bhutan Red Cross Society, graced the Foundation Day celebration of the organization. Bhutan Red Cross Society was launched on 8th May 2017, coinciding with the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

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It is interesting that at events english is always used alongside the national language of Bhutan.

Jetsun Pema looks lovely as always, but I don't think the baby blue blouse and pink skirt goes well with the red scarf, maybe a more neutral color scarf would be ideal (but I know that the red scarf symbolizes her royal position, maybe she shouldn't have worn one, sometimes she doesn't).
 
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It is interesting that at events english is always used alongside the national language of Bhutan.

Jetsun Pema looks lovely as always, but I don't think the baby blue blouse and pink skirt goes well with the red scarf, maybe a more neutral color scarf would be ideal (but I know that the red scarf symbolizes her royal position, maybe she shouldn't have worn one, sometimes she doesn't).
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The rachu is worn as a sign of respect. They are worn when attending official events, going to temple or meeting high officials. The queen not wearing her rachu would have been out of place at such an event.

Unlike men, there is no specific colors for ranks in women. Red though is predominately worn by the queen and wealthier women, it isn't restricted as it would be with men. Men's scarves each class has a specific color.

Its more of a sign of respect, then being concerned about fashion here.
 
Today on 10 May The King attends at the inauguration of the 77 km Gyalpozhing-Nganglam Highway. His Majesty was accompanied by His Royal Highness the Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

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Today on 10 May the Queen visit Ability Bhutan Society and met with staff, children, and their parents. As the Royal Patron of the Society, Queen works closely with ABS in their work to impart education to children with disabilities.

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The King arrived on 15 May in Nganglam via the newly inaugurated highway, after visiting several places in Mongar and Lhuentse and meeting with the people.
The King is accompanied Prince Gyaltshab

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The Queen today received the Zhung Dratshang at the Lingkana Palace. The central monk body moved to Thimphu, their summer residence, from Punakha today.

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:previous: Thanks for the photos :flowers:

But the man accompanying the king is not Prince Gyaltshab, he is simply The Gyaltshab. It is a title, not a name. It means the king's representative/regent. Prince Dorji is the king's only full brother. Just as the little crown prince isn't Prince Gyalsey, he is simply The Gyalsey. Its a title like Prince of Wales.
 
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King arrived in Thimphu yesterday after a Royal Tour of the eastern dzongkhags

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The King today 29 May granted Dhar to the members of the National Council, in a ceremony that was also graced by the Queen.

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Coinciding with Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana, the King graced the installation of the Serto (golden pinnacle) on the Utse (central of the Wangduephodrang dzong.

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Happy June!! Happy Summer!!

The June calendar features Gangteng Monastery in Gangtey, Wangdiphodrang, which overlooks the glacial valley of Phobjikha. The monastery, first built by the grandson of Terton Pema Lingpa in the 17th century, is the most important Centre of the Peling Tradition. The picturesque valley of Phobjikha is known for being home to the endangered black-necked cranes in winter.

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After gracing the installation of Serto (golden pinnacle) on the Utse (central tower) of the Wangduephodrang dzong on 29th of May, the King is on a tour of Tsirang Dzongkhag.

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Happy 28th Birthday to the most beautiful Queen!!

Today, as Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen turned 28, representatives from the Taxi Tshogpa, Centenary Farmers' Market, National Veterinary Hospital, and health services personnel offered Tashi Khadhar to Her Majesty at the Lingkana Palace.
The King and little Prince woas there!

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I usually love/prefer the family photos they release for calendar, but that temple is stunning. Love the photo.

I love the further photos from facebook. This is such an incredible country and I love seeing glimpses of it. I love the tradition of planting trees on the anniversary of the coronation of his father, that it was made a tree planting holiday. Such a wonderful tradition.
 
Happy birthday to her majesty :flowers:

So cute seeing her son helping her celebrate. Adorable photos :cool:

Quite a subtle color on her. Lovely in pink though.
 
Happy July!!! from the King and the little Crown Prince!!!

The picture is from the recent Royal Visit to Gaselo, and the King with little Prince joined the village in their paddy field where new saplings are being transplanted.

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The King offered today 30 June a statue of Tertoen Dorji Linga to Busa Wangdue Goenpa of Sephu gewog in Wangduephodrang.

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The Queen today 3 July attends at the Annual Environmental Officers’ Conference at the opening ceremony in Thimphu.

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The King today 13 July in Thimphu granted an audience to the 23 participants of 2nd batch of the Bhutan Foreign Service Program.

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The King trekked across Lunana from the 1st to 11th of July, visiting villages and meeting with the people of the most inaccessible parts of the country. All photographs in this album are by the King.


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The King and the Queen received the Prime Minister of Thailand, His Excellency Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha with his wife who is on a 2-day official visit today 19 July

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