Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck
| Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck | |
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| Druk Gyalsey of Bhutan Dragon Prince of Bhutan | |
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| Born | 5 February 2016 Lingkana Palace, Thimphu, Bhutan |
| House | Wangchuck |
| Father | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Mother | Jetsun Pema |
| Religion | Vajrayana Buddhism |
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Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (Template:Lang-dz, born 5 February 2016)[1] is the first child and heir apparent of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema. He has been the Crown Prince of Bhutan since his birth in 2016. His name was announced on 16 April 2016.[2] Prior to the announcement, he was known only as The Gyalsey, which means "prince". Before his birth, his paternal uncle Prince Jigyel Ugyen of Bhutan was the heir presumptive to the throne. In honor of his birth, 108,000 trees were planted by thousands of volunteers in Bhutan.[3] He is expected to become the sixth Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan).
He has a younger brother, Prince Dasho Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck.
Titles and styles
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Druk Gyalsey |
- 5 February 2016 – present: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, Druk Gyalsey (Dragon Prince) of Bhutan.[4]
References
- ^ "His Royal Highness The Gyalsey is born". Kuensel. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- ^ "HRH The Gyalsey to be named on Zhabdrung Kuchoe". Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ "108,000 trees planted in Bhutan Prince's honour - CBBC Newsround". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ^ Moaf
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