Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
King of Bhutan since 2006
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Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the King of Bhutan. His reign began in 2006 after his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicated the throne. A public coronation ceremony was held on 6 November 2008, a year that marked 100 years of monarchy in Bhutan.
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Bhutan King attends Maha Kumbh, attends dinner with UP governorBhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj at the special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The King's visit highlighted the strong ties between..IndiaTimes - Published | |
King of Bhutan takes dip at SangamBhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visited Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh and took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam alongside Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The visit signifies a step towards..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bhutan king, Mauritius minister lay wreathsBhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful attended the funeral of former Indian PM Manmohan Singh in Delhi. Bhutan held prayer ceremonies, flew its..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Committed to advancing 'unique partnership': PM to Bhutan kingPrime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held talks, reaffirming the strong ties between their nations. They discussed Bhutan's development, including the Gelephu..IndiaTimes - Published | |
As China woos Bhutan, Delhi & Thimphu pledge to boost tiesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to reaffirm India's commitment to their friendship and cooperation. The two countries announced measures to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bhutan King begins three-day visit to Assam, offers prayer at Kamakhya TempleBhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk began his visit to Assam by visiting the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. He prayed and performed rituals at the temple, and received a replica of the temple as a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amid China overtures, king of Bhutan arrives in India todayBhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will begin an eight-day official visit to India, which is seen as a reassurance to India amid concerns about Bhutan's growing ties with China. Bhutan..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Focus on security as PM Modi meets Bhutan kingPM Narendra Modi and visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck reviewed bilateral cooperation Tuesday and discussed issues of national interests in a meeting, amid renewed efforts by..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bhutan king on 3-day India visit from tomorrowBhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will travel to India from April 3 to 5 at the invitation of President Droupadi Murmu, the government announced on Saturday. The king, who will be accompanied..IndiaTimes - Published |