Jigme Singye Wangchuck

Background

Wangchuck, Jigme Singye was born on November 11, 1955 in Thimphu, Bhutan. Son of Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and Queen Ashi Kesang.

Education

Student, North Point, Darjeeling student, Wangchuk Academy, Paro, Bhutan, 1970-1972; also in England.

Career

Crown prince, 1972; succeeded to throne, 1972; coronated King of Bhutan, head of state, since 1974. Chairman Planning Commission Bhutan, since 1972, Council of Ministers, since 1972. Also commander-in-chief armed forces.

Achievements

• Jigme Singye Wangchuck has been listed as a noteworthy King of Bhutan by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married; 8children.

Father:

Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk

Mother:

Queen Ashi Kesang