Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (born 1986)
| Prince Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck | |
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| Gyaltshab of Bhutan | |
| Born | 14 April 1986 |
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Yeatso Lhamo (m. 2013) |
| Issue | Ashi Decho Pema Wangchuck |
| House | Wangchuck |
| Father | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
| Mother | Tshering Yangdon |
| Religion | Buddhism |
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Prince Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (born 14 April 1986) is the 3rd eldest Prince of Bhutan. His brother Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck became the king following the abdication of his father on 14 December 2006.
Prince Jigme Dorji is the fourth son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck from Queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon. His family includes an older brother, and an older sister, Princess Ashi Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck (b. 1981), as well as three half-brothers and four half-sisters.
Education
On February 2009, he is said to be studying in Menlo College.[1]
Royal duties
Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck was appointed the Gyaltshab (King's Representative / Regent)[2] for the six eastern districts of Bhutan in 2014. As Gyaltshab, he is head of office of the Gyaltshab based in Gyalpozhing, Mongar, and administer's His Majesty's kidu to the people.
Eastern districts of Bhutan are: Lhuntse, Mongar, Pemagatshel, Samdrup Jongkhar, Trashigang and Trashiyangtse.
Marriage
Prince Jigme Dorji wed Yeatso Lhamo on 17 October 2013 at the Domkhar dzong (the Summer Palace)[3] in Chumey, Bumthang, the maternal home of the bride. Ashi Yeatso Lhamo is the daughter of Captain Dhondup Gyaltshen and Aum Sonam Chuki,[4] and she is also the elder sister of Her Majesty Ashi Queen Jetsun Pema, the Gyaltsuen.[5]
They have a daughter:
- Ashi Decho Pema Wangchuck.[6]
Titles, styles, and honours
| Styles of Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck | |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Gyaltshab |
Titles and styles
- 14 April 1986 – 1 February 2014: His Royal Highness Prince Dasho Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
- 1 February 2014 – present: His Royal Highness Prince Gyaltshab Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Honours
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Ancestry
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See also
Notes
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (born 1986) Born: 14 April 1986 | ||
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| Preceded by Khamsum Singye Wangchuck |
Line of succession to the Bhutanese throne 4th position |
Succeeded by Decho Pema Wangchuk |