The 31-year-old “Dragon King” of the Himalayan nation ofBhutanhas married his commoner bride in a Buddhist ceremony at a 17th Century monastery. The British-educated Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck came down from his throne to place a crown upon the head of 20-year-old student Jetsun Pema. As the monks chanted, the king returned to the seat and Ms Pema sat upon the throne beside him as the new queen.
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
“Dragon King” Of Bhutan Jigme Wangchuk Marries Commoner Jetsun Pema In Reclusive Bhutan
The 31-year-old “Dragon King” of the Himalayan nation ofBhutanhas married his commoner bride in a Buddhist ceremony at a 17th Century monastery. The British-educated Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck came down from his throne to place a crown upon the head of 20-year-old student Jetsun Pema. As the monks chanted, the king returned to the seat and Ms Pema sat upon the throne beside him as the new queen.
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