A New King. A New Page In History.

A momentous event.

Our fourth Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan), His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuk, has passed on the Raven Crown to his first son, Trongsa Penlop, Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk.

His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuk has been the King of Bhutan from the age of 16, since the demise of the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk in 1972, and has ruled the Kingdom for 34 years.

He now hands over his responsibilities as Monarch and the Head of State to the 26 year old Crown Prince.