Line of succession to the Bhutanese throne
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The 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 Wangchuck
Line of succession:
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...
is male primogeniture amongst the descendants of King Ugyen Wangchuck
Ugyen Wangchuck
Gongsa Ugyen Wangchuck was the first King of Bhutan from 1907 to 1926.He was born in 1862 to Jigme Namgyal, penlop of Trongsa and Ashi Pema Choki. He succeeded his father as Penlop of Trongsa...
. Women are allowed to ascend to the throne.
The current King is 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:...
Line of succession:
- HRH Prince Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck (b. 1984)
- HRH Prince Dasho Khamsum Singhye Wangchuck (b. 1985)
- HRH Prince Dasho Jigme Dorji WangchuckDasho Jigme Dorji WangchuckPrince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck is the 3rd eldest prince. His brother [Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck became the king following the abdication of his father on 14 December 2006....
(b. 1986) - HRH Prince Dasho Ugyen Jigme WangchuckUgyen Jigme WangchuckHRH Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck is a member of the royal family of Bhutan and is one of the sons of HRH His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck and HRH Ashi Tshering Pem Wangchuck....
(b. 1994) - HRH Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck (b. 1980)
- HRH Princess Ashi Sonam Dechen WangchuckSonam Dechen WangchuckPrincess Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck is a princess of Bhutan. She is the daughter of the 4th King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck and sister of the 5th King, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck. She has a degree in international relations from Stanford University and a masters in law from Harvard Law...
(b. 1981) - HRH Princess Ashi Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck (b. 1981)
- HRH Princess Ashi Kesang Choden WangchuckKesang Choden WangchuckPrincess Kesang Choden Wangchuck , is a member of the royal family of Bhutan. She is a daughter of H.M. former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and H.M...
(b. 1982) - HRH Princess Ashi Euphelma Choden Wangchuck (b. 1993)
- HRH Prince Dasho Namgyal Wangchuck (b. 1943)
- HRH Princess Ashi Choki Ongmo Wangchuck (b. 1937)
- HRH Princess Ashi Deki Yangdzom Wangchuck (b. 1944)
- HRH Princess Ashi Pema Choden Wangchuck (b. 1949)