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ID126008
Title ProperRoyal we
Other Title Informationagony and anticipation as Bhutan's king marries his queen by Roger Beaumont
LanguageENG
AuthorBeaumont, Roger
Publication2013.
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 NoteHimal Vol.24, No.12; December 2011: p.15-16
Journal SourceHimal Vol.24, No.12; December 2011: p.15-16
Key WordsBhutan ;  Culture - Bhutan ;  Festival - Bhutan ;  Civilization - Bhutan ;  Tradition - Bhutan ;  Jigne Wangchuk - Bhutan's King ;  Imperialism - Bhutan ;  Intelligent Demure - Bhutan ;  Bhutanese People ;  Royal Marriage - Bhutan