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Lingkana Palace

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Lingkana Palace is the residence of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan. The palace grounds are adjacent to the Tashichhodzong in the capital city of Thimphu.[1]

It was here that the Queen consort Jetsun Pema gave birth to a son on 5 February 2016, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck.[2] On 19 March 2020, Queen Jetsun Pema gave birth to her second son, Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck, also in this palace.

References

  1. ^ Pradhan, Dinesh. "Thimphu Tashichhodzong". Dinesh Pradhan's Blog. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
  2. ^ "Bhutan's Queen Jetsun Pema gives birth to crown prince". BBC News. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2016.