Background
Wangchuck, Sonam Chhoden was born on July 26, 1953 in Zurich, Switzerland. Daughter of His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and Her Majesty Kesang (Choden) Wangchuck.
Wangchuck, Sonam Chhoden was born on July 26, 1953 in Zurich, Switzerland. Daughter of His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and Her Majesty Kesang (Choden) Wangchuck.
Student, Heathfield School, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Chairman, Royal Insurance Corporation of Bhutan, 1975-1991; chairman, Royal Civil Svc. Commission, 1982-1991; chairman, Druk Air Corporation, 1981-1990; chairman, Royal Monetary Authority, 1982-1991; minister of finance, 1985-1995; representative of the King, Min. of Agriculture, since 1995.
President National Women's Association of Bhutan, since 1981.
Married Tsewang Jurmed Rixin, October 15, 1979. Children: Mila Singye, Meto Peldon.