Bhutan’s royal family is gaining a new member in the new year!
To celebrate Bhutan’s national day, King Jigme Khesar gave his annual speech — which included a surprise. He announced that his wife, Queen Jetsun, is expecting their second child.
The couple are already parents to 3-year-oldPrince Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel— also known as the Dragon Prince.
Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema/Instagram
The name of the Dragon Prince — who has wooed the world with hischeeky smileand perfectly coiffed hair — was revealed a few months after his birth. As is custom in Bhutan, his name was not revealed until after a special Buddhist naming ceremony.
Bhutan’s Queen and Prince.Bhutan Royal Office for Media
Bhutan’s King.Bhutan Royal Office for Media
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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Queen Jetsun Pem, Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2016.
The King and Queen of Bhutan have been nicknamed the “Will and Kate of the Himalayas,” and gave birth to their first child a few months beforePrince WilliamandKate Middletonpaid them avisit in Bhutanin 2016.
As William and Kate are near the ages of the Bhutan royals – who studied in England before taking the throne – their meeting offered the chance to forge new connections between the nations.
source: people.com
