Kesang Choden Wangchuck
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Princess Kesang Choden Wangchuck (born 23 January 1982 in Thimphu
), is a member of the royal family
of Bhutan
. She is a daughter of H.M. former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
(who abdicated on December 17, 2006) and H.M. Queen (Ashi) Tshering Pem Wangchuck
,one of the former king's four wives, all of whom are sisters and hold the title 'queen' She is a half-sister of the current Druk Gyalpo (king) Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
, who became king following the abdication of his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck
in December 2006.
Kezang Choden Wangchuck has a degree in psychology
from Stanford University
in California
. She married Dasho Palden Yoeser Thinley at the Dechencholing Palace on November 11, 2008, on a day coinciding with the 13th day of the 9th Bhutanese month. The ceremony, organized by Je Khenpo
was attended by the former king, the fourth Druk Gyalpo, the Royal Grand Mother, Queen mothers and other members of the royal family, cabinet ministers and senior military officials.
Thimphu
Thimphu also spelt Thimpu, is the capital and largest city of Bhutan. It is situated in the western central part of Bhutan and the surrounding valley is one of Bhutan's dzongkhags, the Thimphu District. The city became the capital of Bhutan in 1961...
), is a member of the royal family
Royal family
A royal family is the extended family of a king or queen regnant. The term imperial family appropriately describes the extended family of an emperor or empress, while the terms "ducal family", "grand ducal family" or "princely family" are more appropriate to describe the relatives of a reigning...
of Bhutan
Bhutan
Bhutan , officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia, located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and bordered to the south, east and west by the Republic of India and to the north by the People's Republic of China...
. She is a daughter of H.M. former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the former King of Bhutan. He was the fourth Dragon King of Bhutan from 1972 until his abdication in favour of his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in 2006...
(who abdicated on December 17, 2006) and H.M. Queen (Ashi) Tshering Pem Wangchuck
Tshering Pem Wangchuck
Tshering Pem Wangchuck is one of the four wives and queens of Bhutanese king Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who ruled until abdication in 2006.-Children:She had, with the former king, the following children:* H.R.H. Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck...
,one of the former king's four wives, all of whom are sisters and hold the title 'queen' She is a half-sister of the current Druk Gyalpo (king) Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the 5th and current reigning Dragon King of the Kingdom of Bhutan. He became king on 14 December 2006 being crowned on 6 November 2008.-Family:...
, who became king following the abdication of his father Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the former King of Bhutan. He was the fourth Dragon King of Bhutan from 1972 until his abdication in favour of his eldest son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, in 2006...
in December 2006.
Kezang Choden Wangchuck has a degree in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. She married Dasho Palden Yoeser Thinley at the Dechencholing Palace on November 11, 2008, on a day coinciding with the 13th day of the 9th Bhutanese month. The ceremony, organized by Je Khenpo
Je Khenpo
The Je Khenpo , formerly called the Dharma Raj by orientalists, is the title given to the senior religious hierarch of Bhutan. His primary duty is to lead the Dratshang Lhentshog of Bhutan, which oversees the Central Monastic Body, and to arbitrate on matters of doctrine, assisted by lopons...
was attended by the former king, the fourth Druk Gyalpo, the Royal Grand Mother, Queen mothers and other members of the royal family, cabinet ministers and senior military officials.
See also
- House of WangchuckHouse of WangchuckThe House of Wangchuck has ruled Bhutan since it was reunified in 1907. Prior to reunification, the Wangchuck family had governed the district of Trongsa as descendants of Dungkar Choji. They eventually overpowered other regional lords and earned the favour of the British Empire...
- Line of succession to the Bhutanese ThroneLine of succession to the Bhutanese throneThe line of succession to the throne of Bhutan is male primogeniture amongst the descendants of King Ugyen Wangchuck. Women are allowed to ascend to the throne.The current King is Jigme Khesar Namgyal WangchuckLine of succession:...