The second youngest heir apparent in the world celebrates his tenth birthday today.
Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan was born on 5 February 2016 as the eldest child of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema.
Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
At the time of his birth, he was simply known as The Gyalsey, which means Prince. In honour of his birth, 108,000 trees were planted in Bhutan. Before his birth, his uncle, Prince Jigyel Ugyen, was the heir presumptive to the throne.
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
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- Photo: Royal Court of Bhutan
The young Prince will eventually become the sixth Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King) of Bhutan. He now has a younger brother, Prince Jigme Ugyen (born 2020) and a younger sister, Princess Sonam (born 2023), who are second and third in the line of succession.
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