Background
Wangchuck, His Majesty Jigme Singye was born on November 11, 1955 in Thimphu, Bhutan. Son of Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and Queen Ashi Kesang.
Wangchuck, His Majesty Jigme Singye was born on November 11, 1955 in Thimphu, Bhutan. Son of Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and Queen Ashi Kesang.
Student, North Point, Darjeeling. Student, Wangchuk Academy, Paro, Bhutan, 1972.
Crown prince, 1972; succeeded to throne, 1972. Coronated King of Bhutan, head of state, 1974. Abdicated throne to his son Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 2006.
Chairman Planning Commission Bhutan, since 1972, Council of Ministers, 1972-1998. Also commander-in-chief armed forces.
Married Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. Children: Jigyel Ugyen, Sonam Dechen. Married Tshering Pem Wangchuck.
Children: Chimi Yangzom, Kesang Choden, Ugyen Jigme. Married Tshering Yangdön Wanchuck. Children: Jigme Khesar Namgyal, Dechen Yangzom, Jigme Dorji.
Married Sangay Choden Wangchuck. Children: Euphelma Choden, Khamsum Singhye.