The Royal Watcher

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→ 03 Dec 12 at 8 am

3 December, 2012: Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the Special Olympics Meet coinciding with the International Day of People with Disability in Bhutan as the Guest of Honour. The event was organized by Ability Bhutan Society (ABS), Draktsho Vocational Training Center for Special Children and Youth, Special Education Division of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Youth Development Fund, Bhutan Foundation, and Disabled Persons’ Association of Bhutan.

Her Majesty is the Royal Patron for the Ability Bhutan Society.

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→ 15 Nov 12 at 8 pm
Their Majesties with the members of the Bhutan-India Friendship Association (BIFA) on Thursday 15, 2012

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→ 05 Nov 12 at 7 pm

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→ 02 Nov 12 at 12 pm

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→ 01 Nov 12 at 1 pm 1st November 2012, Punakha: Their Majesties celebrated the Coronation Anniversary at a picnic lunch with the 5th batch of Desuups.

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1st November 2012, Punakha: Their Majesties celebrated the Coronation Anniversary at a picnic lunch with the 5th batch of Desuups.

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→ 24 Oct 12 at 9 am
‎24 October, 2012: Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN).

As Patron of RSPN, Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen inaugurated the new office building and the Jigme Khesar Environment Resource Center at an event commemorating the pioneer NGO’s 25 years of work in environmental conservation in Bhutan.

RSPN was established in 1987, and His Majesty the King (at the time the Crown Prince) assumed patronage in 1999.

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‎24 October, 2012: Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen graced the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN).As Patron of RSPN, Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen inaugurated the new office building and the Jigme Khesar Environment Resource Center at an event commemorating the pioneer NGO’s 25 years of work in environmental conservation in Bhutan.RSPN was established in 1987, and His Majesty the King (at the time the Crown Prince) assumed patronage in 1999.

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→ 14 Oct 12 at 2 pm

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→ 13 Oct 12 at 5 pm

13 October 2012 – On the occasion of the first Anniversary of the Royal Wedding, the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers and senior government officials paid their respects to His Majesty the King and to Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen.

- In keeping with His Majesty’s wishes there were no national holidays or official celebrations.

- His Majesty and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen granted two Sertogs for the Dukhang and Kuenrey of the Paro Rinpung Dzong.

- His Majesty the King commanded prayers for the nation and the people in important Lhakhangs around the country.

Happy First Year Anniversary to the couple!

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→ 25 Sep 12 at 1 pm 25 September 2012: His Majesty the King, accompanied by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, graced the last day of the Wangduephodrang Tshechu today. Their Majesties interacted with the people who had come from all over Wangdue and neighbouring dzongkhags.

The three-day Wangduephodrang Tshechu was held at the Tencholing Military Academy ground with assistance of the Royal Bhutan Army. Despite the change

in venue, it attracted the same number of people as past years.

After the visit to the Tshechu, His Majesty the King attended a solemn prayer ceremony in the newly-built Dukhang of the Wangdue Dzong, followed by an audience to the Dratsang and local government officials.

(In this photograph: the women of Shar Dargey offer Tshogchang to Their Majesties.)

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25 September 2012: His Majesty the King, accompanied by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, graced the last day of the Wangduephodrang Tshechu today. Their Majesties interacted with the people who had come from all over Wangdue and neighbouring dzongkhags.The three-day Wangduephodrang Tshechu was held at the Tencholing Military Academy ground with assistance of the Royal Bhutan Army. Despite the change
in venue, it attracted the same number of people as past years.After the visit to the Tshechu, His Majesty the King attended a solemn prayer ceremony in the newly-built Dukhang of the Wangdue Dzong, followed by an audience to the Dratsang and local government officials.(In this photograph: the women of Shar Dargey offer Tshogchang to Their Majesties.)

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→ 17 Sep 12 at 4 pm

misshonoriaglossop:

14 September, 2012: Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen addresses the national celebration of 25 years since the signing of the international treaty to protect the ozone layer. Her Majesty is Bhutan’s Ozone Ambassador and on behalf of the people of Bhutan, is offered a plaque by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in appreciation of the country’s contribution to the Montreal Protocol goals.

(via alessandrahautumn)

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→ 17 Sep 12 at 3 pm (Source: misshonoriaglossop)

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→ 05 Sep 12 at 10 am
5 September, 2012: Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen visited Khasadrapchu Middle Secondary School to raise awareness on ozone layer protection.

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5 September, 2012: Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen visited Khasadrapchu Middle Secondary School to raise awareness on ozone layer protection.

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→ 21 Jul 12 at 4 pm

21 July 2012: His Majesty the King graced the Kagong Phurzum (special prayer) ceremony at the Memorial Chorten today.

The annual prayer ceremony is organised in the memory of His Majesty the third Druk Gyalpo King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who passed away on this date in 1972.

His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, lit butter lamps in front of the portrait of our third Druk Gyalpo and offered prayers in his memory and for the peace and happiness of the people of the country.

His Majesty also interacted with the public and with the members of the Wangchuck Jeydren Tshokpa - the organising committee of this annual prayer ceremony.

Members of the Royal Family, retired Poenkhas (officers), and former royal retainers were also present.

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21 July 2012: His Majesty the King graced the Kagong Phurzum (special prayer) ceremony at the Memorial Chorten today.The annual prayer ceremony is organised in the memory of His Majesty the third Druk Gyalpo King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who passed away on this date in 1972.His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, lit butter lamps in front of the portrait of our third Druk Gyalpo and offered prayers in his memory and for the peace and happiness of the people of the country.His Majesty also interacted with the public and with the members of the Wangchuck Jeydren Tshokpa - the organising committee of this annual prayer ceremony.Members of the Royal Family, retired Poenkhas (officers), and former royal retainers were also present.

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→ 20 Jul 12 at 1 pm

Their Majesties in Gelephu Town.

His Majesty the King was in Gelephu from 14-18 July 2012, to review the security situation along the southern borders.

While in Gelephu, His Majesty made detailed tours of all areas important to the security of the people. His Majesty visited army camps and the headquarters of Wing IX besides security installations and observation posts in Jigmeling, Bhur, Dekiling and Gawathang areas.

His Majesty also visited the site where an RBA soldier was killed in an ambush, and areas where similar incidents have taken place in the past. Royal commands were issued on ways to strengthen security and protect the civilians and soldiers on patrol. His Majesty granted audience to the troops and officers, visited the family line and met with the spouses separately.

His Majesty visited Gelephu Hospital and interacted with medical staff and patients. His Majesty and the Gyaltsuen also visited Gelephu town and walked into every shop and commercial outlets.

On 18th July, His Majesty visited Gelephu Higher Secondary School while Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen visited a private day care centre.

His Majesty then traveled to Tsirang and granted audience to Dzongkhag administration and gewog officials. Their Majesties made a walking tour of Damphu town.

In both the Dzongkhags census kidu was granted to over 150 families. This has been a regular focus of His Majesty’s Kidu since 2006.

Our Druk Gyalpo returned to Thimphu on 19th July after reviewing the progress of retrieval of artifacts in Wangduephogdrang Dzong.

Photos courtesy of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck Facebook page

(Source: royalwatcher)

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→ 11 Jul 12 at 12 pm Their Majesties grant audience to the family of late Gopa Tenzin Dorji – the RBA soldier who was killed in an ambush in Sarpang recently.

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Their Majesties grant audience to the family of late Gopa Tenzin Dorji – the RBA soldier who was killed in an ambush in Sarpang recently.