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Tshering Pem

Tshering Pem
Queen mother of Bhutan
Predecessor Kesang Choden
Born (1957-12-29) 29 December 1957 (age 59)
Nobgang, Punakha, Bhutan
Spouse Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Issue Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck
Kesang Choden Wangchuck
Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck
Full name
Tshering Pem Wangchuck
House Wangchuck (by marriage)
Father Dasho Yab Ugyen Dorji
Mother Yum Thuiji Zam
Religion Buddhism
Full name
Tshering Pem Wangchuck

Queen Mother Tshering Pem is one of the four wives and queens of Bhutanese king Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who ruled until his abdication in 2006.

Her father, Dasho Yab Ugyen Dorji, is the Founder and Proprietor of Ugyen Academy (03/04/2002). Her mother is Yum Thuiji Zam.

She was educated at St. Joseph's Convent, Kalimpong, and St. Helen's School, Kurseong, India.

She had, with the former king, the following children:


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