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Bhutan Crowns New King

November 6, 2008   Bhutan   No comments

The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan crowned its new King today. Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, the 28 year old Oxford educated bachelor, is Bhutan's fifth king. King Jigme Khesar was coronated in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony in Thimpu, the country's capital. Upon being crowned, he received the title, Druk Gyalpo, or Dragon King. Jigme Khesar took over after his father, Jigme Singye, abdicated in 2006. Court astrologers waited for the most auspicious moment for a coronation during this time, Read more [...]

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