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.
Bhutan king Jigme Wangchuk marries commoner Jetsun Pema
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk has married his commoner bride in a lavish ceremony at a monastic fortress in the Himalayan nation.
During the Buddhist ritual the king, who is 31, came down from his throne to place a crown upon the head of 21-year-old student Jetsun Pema.