Earlier in the day, Sarma attended the 117th National Day of the Himalayan nation, which marks the coronation of Bhutan's first King, Ugyen Wangchuk, in 1907, and is also an occasion to honour the ...

The monarchy in Bhutan began in 1907, when Ugyen Wangchuck—a well-born governor and general who restored peace and order to the country after a period of civil strife—was named the first king ...

It’s even said that the King of Bhutan is often present at these types of gatherings, greeting visitors in a casual and approachable way, just like any member of the community. When Princess ...

The country became a two-party parliamentary democracy about 100 years later, though Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck − Bhutan's fifth "Dragon King" − is still the de facto constitutional head ...

Princess Kate and Prince William have met the “Will and Kate of the Himalayas” – King Jigme and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan. The young British royals met the Dragon King, 36, and the Dragon Queen ...

Prayagraj: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday. Bhutan King accompanied by Yogi ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema paid a courtesy call on Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja ...