Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Age, Wiki and Bio

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck

Quick Info

ProfessionKing
NationalityBhutanese
Date of Birth21/02/1980
Age44 years
BirthplaceKathmandu, Nepal

Bio/Wiki

Full NameJigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Names Earned
  • Prince Charming
  • People’s King
Known forBeing the King of Bhutan

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolYangchenphug High School
College/University
  • Phillips Academy Andover (Massachusetts, United States)
  • Cushing Academy (Massachusetts, United States)
  • Wheaton College (Massachusetts, United States)
  • Magdalen College, University of Oxford (United Kingdom)
  • National Defence College in New Delhi (India)
Educational QualificationDegree in Foreign Service Programme and International Relations from Oxford University

Personal Life

ReligionBuddhism
Hobbies
  • Playing basketball
  • Listening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsJetsun Pema
Marriage Date13/10/2011

Family

FatherKing Jigme Singye Wangchuck
MotherQueen Ashi Tshering Yangdon
Siblings
Full Siblings
  • Princess Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck
  • Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
Half-Siblings
First Wife
  • Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuck
  • Prince Jigyel Ugyel Wangchuck
Second Wife
  • Princess Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck
  • Princess Kesang Choden Wangchuck
  • Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck
Fourth Wife
  • Prince Khasum Singye Wangchuck
  • Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchuck
SpouseJetsun Pema
Children
Sons2
Details
  • Name: Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Date of Birth: 5/02/2016
  • Name: Prince Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck Date of Birth: 19/03/2020

Career

Achievements
  • Crowned as the fifth monarch of the kingdom of Bhutan on 1 November 2008
Roles
  • Date: 31/10/2004 Role: Labelled as the 16th Trongsa Penlop in Trongsa Dzong
  • Event: Represented Bhutan at the 27th UN General Assembly Speech: Addressed issues related to the welfare of children worldwide
  • Event: Attended Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 60th-anniversary celebrations Comment: Highly praised for diplomacy and charm

Some Lesser Known Facts

The monarch of Bhutan is nicknamed the 'Prince Charming' and 'People’s King'.
He became the king when he was 28 years old.
In 2011, he started the DeSuung Training Programme.
He is heavily involved in his country’s well-being.
He wed Jetsun Pema in a lavish traditional Buddhist ceremony.
Their wedding attracted significant media attention.
He is recognized for openly showing affection with Queen Jetsun Pema.