THE KING AND QUEEN OF BUTHAN REVEAL THE NAME OF BABY IN STUNNING CEREMONY
- Thimphu, Buthan
- 17 apr 2016
- Tempo di lettura: 1 min
His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema held a spectacular ceremony on Saturday to reveal the name of their first child, His Royal Highness, The Gyalsey.
The couple, who have been dubbed the 'William and Kate of the Himalayas,' smiled to the crowds as the King cradled their baby son, who was born on February 19 this year. The pair had previously released photos of the heir to the throne but kept his name private.
The happy couple named their son Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck
Speaking to the people of Bhutan, King Jigme revealed that he and his wife Queen Jetsun had named their son Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck. The King said: "The Gyalsey is not just the prince of the King and Gyaltsuen, but a son to all the Bhutanese people... Jigme means fearless. It symbolizes great courage to overcome any challenge that he may confront in future as he serves our country."
He continued: "When the time comes for Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck to serve his country, he must always place the concerns of his country above all else and serve his people justly with great love and dedication. It will be his sacred responsibility to build a harmonious and just society, and thereby, fulfill all the aspirations of his people.
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