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Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck

b. 2016

Elder son of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Queen Ashi Jetsun Pema

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Born 2016.

Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (, ; born 5 February 2016) is the heir apparent to the Bhutanese throne. He is the first child of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema.

Biography His name was announced on 16 April 2016. 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. In 2017, in honor of his first birthday, a new damselfly species was named after the crown prince, Megalestes gyalsey. He is expected to become the sixth Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan). He has a younger brother, Prince Dasho Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck, and a younger sister, Princess Ashi Sonam Yangden Wangchuck. He is currently the second-youngest heir apparent in the world, only behind Prince Charles of Luxembourg.

HRH Gyalsey Math Award The HRH Gyalsey Annual Mathematics Award, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and the Druk Gyalpo’s Institute, was instituted in 2022 to promote mathematics in the education system and also to foster and nurture students' natural aptitude in mathematics. This award offers a platform for students to demonstrate their mathematical skills, with a specific focus on number sense and competence in inductive and deductive reasoning.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Bhutan
Also known as
Druk Gyalsey of Bhutan

Family & relationships

Parent
Jetsun Pema (born 1990)
Parent
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck?

elder son of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Queen Ashi Jetsun Pema

When was Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck born?

Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck was born on 5 February 2016 in Lingkana Palace.

What nationality is Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck?

Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck's recorded nationality: Bhutan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck

· Wikidata: Q22985938

· DBpedia: Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck

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