On February 21, 2013, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan “…awarded gallantry and service medals to 239 Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bhutan Police, and Royal Body Guards personnel, Desuups and civilians” in Thimphu.

Afterward, His Majesty accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Jetsun visited the visited Dechenphodrang Monastic School “…on the occasion of His Majesty’s birthday.”   During their visit the royal couple “…offered Nyendar and prayers for the continued peace and prosperity of the nation.”

On the evening of February 18, 2013, Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan attended a gala dinner held in their honor and hosted by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Ms. Sheikh Hasina.  The dinner , held at the Prime Ministers residence, wrapped up the royal couple’s five-day visit to Bangladesh.

On February 14, 2013, Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh for a five-day visit.  For more information about the visit as well as to view photos please click here,  here, here, and here.

On Tuesday, February 5, 2013, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan held an audience at the Royal Banquet Hall in Thimphu with various district governors as well as elected local leaders.

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Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan recently held an audience with “… the sixth batch of Desuups…” on February 3, 2013.

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On January 28, 2013, His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan met with Mr. Rahul Gandhi, the Vice President of the Indian National Congress at the Taj Palace in New Delhi, India.  His Majesty also met with General Bikram Singh, Chief of the Army Staff.

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On January 26, 2013, Their Majesties King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan attended the 64th Republic Day parade and celebrations in India.  Please click here and here to read articles, in English, as well as to view photos from today’s event.