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Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

b. 1986

Prince of Bhutan, younger brother Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

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About Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

Born 1986. Jigme Dorji Wangchuck is a royalty.

Prince Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (, born 12 April 1986) is the third eldest Prince of Bhutan. His brother Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck became the king following the abdication of his father on 14 December 2006.

Prince Jigme Dorji is the fourth son of the fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck from Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck. His family includes an older brother, and an older sister, Princess Ashi Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck, as well as three half-brothers and four half-sisters.

Education In February 2009, he is said to be studying in Menlo College.

Royal duties

Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was appointed The Gyaltshab (, King's Representative / Regent) for the six eastern districts of Bhutan in 2014. As Gyaltshab, he is the head of The Office of The Gyaltshab based in Gyalpozhing, Mongar, and administer's His Majesty's kidu to the people.

Eastern districts of Bhutan are: Lhuntse, Mongar, Pemagatshel, Samdrup Jongkhar, Trashigang and Trashiyangtse.

Marriage Prince Jigme Dorji wed Yeatso Lhamo on 17 October 2013 at the Domkhar Dzong (the Summer Palace) in Chumey, Bumthang, the maternal home of the bride.

Ashi Yeatso Lhamo Wangchuck is the daughter of Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Yum Sonam Choki, and she is also the elder sister of Her Majesty Queen Ashi Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, the Druk Gyaltsuen.

They have two daughters and one son:

Ashi Decho Pema Wangchuck (born in 2014 in Gyalpozhing, Mongar). Ashi N. Wangchuck. Dasho N. Wangchuck.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Royalty
Nationality
Bhutan
Education
Menlo College, Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School
Also known as
Prince Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

Family & relationships

Parent
Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Parent
Tshering Yangdon

People in Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jigme Dorji Wangchuck?

Prince of Bhutan, younger brother Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

When was Jigme Dorji Wangchuck born?

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was born on 14 April 1986.

What is Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's occupation?

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck is a royalty.

What nationality is Jigme Dorji Wangchuck?

Jigme Dorji Wangchuck's recorded nationality: Bhutan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jigme Dorji Wangchuck

· Wikidata: Q4160276

· DBpedia: Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (born 1986)

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