| ID | 126008 |
| Title Proper | Royal we |
| Other Title Information | agony and anticipation as Bhutan's king marries his queen by Roger Beaumont |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Beaumont, Roger |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The announcement of the decision by the fifth king of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, to marry did not come as a great surprise to the Bhutanese people, although initially the choice of his bride did. He was marrying a commoner, and outside of a small circle of people most Bhutanese did not have a clue who she was. But from the moment Jetsun Pema was introduced to the Bhutanese public - through a limited set of photographs released by the royal photographers and some well-chosen low-key public appearances - few considered her anything but an intelligent, demure, well-educated and truly beautiful young woman. Once Pema was slowly and carefully exposed to the public, the people were hooked. |
| `In' analytical Note | Himal Vol.24, No.12; December 2011: p.15-16 |
| Journal Source | Himal Vol.24, No.12; December 2011: p.15-16 |
| Key Words | Bhutan ; Culture - Bhutan ; Festival - Bhutan ; Civilization - Bhutan ; Tradition - Bhutan ; Jigne Wangchuk - Bhutan's King ; Imperialism - Bhutan ; Intelligent Demure - Bhutan ; Bhutanese People ; Royal Marriage - Bhutan |