Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck | |||||
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Druk Gyalsey of Bhutan Crown Prince of Bhutan |
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Born |
Lingkana Palace, Bhutan |
5 February 2016 (age 1 year 1 month)||||
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House | Wangchuck | ||||
Father | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck | ||||
Mother | Jetsun Pema | ||||
Religion | Buddhism |
Full name | |
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Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck |
Styles of Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck |
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Reference style | His Royal Highness |
Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
Alternative style | Sir |
Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (born 5 February 2016) is the first child and heir apparent of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. His name was announced on 16 April 2016. Prior to the announcement, he was known only as The Gyalsey, which means "prince". Before his birth his uncle Prince Jigyel Ugyen was the heir presumptive to King Jigme Khesar of Bhutan. In honor of his birth, 108,000 trees were planted by thousands of volunteers in Bhutan.