King of Bhutan awarded honorary doctorate

The King of Bhutan has been awarded an honorary doctorate.

The King received it from the Chiba Institute of Technology in Japan. They cited his leadership in guiding Bhutan’s democratic transition, advancing the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, and championing visionary national initiatives.

The citation added, “His Majesty’s leadership embodies what we seek to inspire in our students: ethical courage, systems thinking, and global responsibility.”

The King received the degree in a ceremony during a visit to Japan alongside businesswoman and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, Chair of Emerson Collective, and entrepreneur and author Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, in recognition of their global contributions.