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While doing just a tiny bit of research I learned just now of a promotion.I was going to present to you HRH Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck Crown Prince of Bhutan (born 21 February 1980), son of His Majesty King Jime Singye Wangchuck and his third wife Her Majesty Ashi Tshering Yangdön Wangchuck (one of four sisters married at one time by the King).
The Crown Prince studied at Cushing Academy and Wheaton College and went on to a Master's degree at Magdalen College, Oxford.
On May 8, 2002, His Royal Highness represented Bhutan at the 27th UN General Assembly.
And here is the news (well, news to me):December 14, 2006:
His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck becomes the fifth Druk Gyalpo [Dragon King].
His Royal Highness Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will be enthroned as the fifth Druk Gyalpo in 2008.
I have cut an pasted information; you will find the sources wherever there is a link.
According to Wikipedia he is the world's youngest head of state. And, ladies, he's single.
Thai women referred to him as "Prince Charming" when he represented his country at a celebration of 60 years of reign by King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. He is a water sports enthusiast. (source)
May the new Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan reign in health, nurturing justice and peace.
--the BB
2 comments:
You found time to do it anyway. You're exhausting, Paul.
LOL. No, Paul is not exhausting, he is exhausted.
But OK. This morning's half-day retreat was lovely. We celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe and the message and graces she brings us, we prayed, sang, sat in silence, and had a lovely catered lunch. Had to process inside the church as the weather has turned to showers today, with snow predicted for tomorrow.
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