At a time when development often deepens inequality, the tiny Himalayan kingdom is trying to modernize without losing its ...

Among the visitors who flew in to Katmandu for King Mahendra’s coronation last week (see above) were three sturdy men wearing swords, embroidered knee-length felt boots and striped wrap-around coats.

Dr Thierry Mathou, the French Ambassador to India, talks to Kuensel reporter Thukten Zangpo about his affinity with Bhutan, Bhutan-France partnership and area of future collaborations posting ...

There’s a royal baby on the way in Bhutan! On Tuesday, King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan shared the happy news that they are expecting their third child in the fall. "Their Majesties, ...

Bhutan is famous for its pristine mountains, Buddhist monarchy, and an official doctrine of pursuing Gross National Happiness. Later this week, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will pay a visit to ...

The couple also shared the first photos of their baby daughter, who was born in September Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most ...

The former King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, turns 70 on November 11, 2025. The father of the current King of Bhutan is popularly known as K4 (the fourth King of the Wangchuck line), while his ...

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held extensive discussions covering a wide ...

THIMPHU (Reuters) - He was supposed to look on regally from on high as warriors, monks and masked dancers celebrated his coronation, but Bhutan's new Dragon King instead showed royal star quality by ...

King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema are already parents to two sons: Prince Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Prince Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, ...