His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is getting married to Ashi Jetsun Pema.
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His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the 31-year-old king of Bhutan, announced his engagement with Jetsun Pema at the opening of seventh session of parliament today. The royal wedding, which the King informed the nation would a simple affair, is expected to be held in October this year.
With a shy and heart-warming smile, His Majesty described Jetsun Pema as a humble and loving girl. His Majesty had, earlier in the week, shared the news with teachers and students of yangchenphug Higher Secondary school in Thimphu.
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