Wangchuck dynasty
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The Wangchuck dynasty is the ruling family of Bhutan, having held the hereditary position of Druk Gyalpo since 1907. Prior to reunification, the Wangchuck family had governed the district of Trongsa a
Genealogy of the Wangchuck Dynasty of Bhutan
King Ugyen Wangchuck, receiving the order of the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire at Punakha Dzong
Jigme Singye Wangchuck
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck is a member of the Wangchuck dynasty who reigned as King of Bhutan from 1972 until his abdication in 2006. He is the father of the present King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck. H
Wangchuck dynasty
…Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (b.1929–d.1972) "Third King"; r. 24 March 1952 – 24 July 1972. Jigme Singye Wangchuck (b.1955) "Fourth King"; r. 24 July 1972 – 9 December 2006. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (b.1980) "Fifth King"; r. 9 December 2006 – present…
Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 2025
Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 2007 with Ellen Sauerbrey.
Picture of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck at Paro International Airport