Bhutan Royal news

[Miss Waynfleet]

Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom 



I believe the Bhutanese Roya Family is more educated than the BRF. 

[Cara]

wow. she's gorgeous!

[whimsicalwriter]

Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom 



I believe the Bhutanese Roya Family is more educated than the BRF. 

Could you imagine Kate  standing next to this beauty?  Harry needs to be on the next flight to Bhutan!!!!!

[digitalkat]

Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom 



I believe the Bhutanese Roya Family is more educated than the BRF. 

Could you imagine Kate  standing next to this beauty?  Harry needs to be on the next flight to Bhutan!!!!!

Kate Middleton not only pales in the looks department compared to the Bhutanese princesses, they outstrip her in both education and work experience.

This particular one shown above has an undergrad degree from Stanford and a law masters from Harvard. 

There's no way Waity can compare.

[digitalkat]

Of course, who would dare not to work hard and try to be as charming as possible when they've received a nice big engagement ring, Birkin bag, Anna Hu custom made diamond earrings, various Chanel suits, etc. at the very beginning of their role as royal consort and their country's GDP is under 25k USD? 

dunno digitalkat...I somehow get the feeling, that without these luvvly expensive trappings, our gal would not have agreed to be married or to stay married. She somehow strikes me as someone who loves luxury and doesn't mind who knows...

G

I'm not sure why you think that. Her wedding was a once in a lifetime event and it was a royal one at that.
She got a Birkin bag for a wedding present to commemorate the special event. A single Birkin bag might be "special" and a worthy gift to a queen' by Bhutanese standards, but it isn't for wealthy westerners like Mary who owns MANY Hermes, Prada, Chanel, Bottega Venetta, etc.. bags.

It's not like Jetsun is acquiring designer bags like they're cartons of milk like Mary does. Mary would've been insulted if all she got was one Birkin bag  - and for a wedding present at that. F&M got so many extravagant presents that they failed to accept all of them - including a sail boat IIRC.

In most of Jetsun's engagements thus far, she doesn't even carry a hand bag. In their trip to Japan and UK when they wore western clothes for some occasions, she carried a Chanel bag. She has to maintain a certain level of style because she is the consort to a head of state. I'd worry only if she starts accumulating expensive, western designer duds. Another Imelda or Mary would not be a good thing - especially in Bhutan.
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Well, Jetsun is really poised and charming and everything Waity isn't, and I admit it's a great pleasure just looking at her.
I mentioned this before, I will repost it here:

I talked to a friend of mine about Jetsun, and she told me that around the time of their wedding, a Hong Kong magazine and several news agencies published articles citing sources from Macau that Jetsun Pema went to Macau often as a teenager (when she was 17) and loved the casinos there, she is reputedly a fan of Baccarat games and was already known in the casino circle for her lavish spending. Macau is well known for their casinos, and many tourists go there for there to gamble, so there's nothing criminal about it. But this report really just enforced my belief that Jetsun has lavish tastes. Apparently, their marriage was arranged early on, and her family raised her according to the way they would raise a future queen, providing her with a comfortable lifestyle abroad.

Now, it's worth mentioning that Hong Kong's media has been heavily influenced by British tabloids and have even taken on a more aggressive approach when it comes to publishing scandals, and the accuracy of their tabloids is also known to be higher than their Western counterparts. (They have exposed an impressive number of cases of corruption/extramarital affairs conducted by numerous politicians and celebrities with great accuracy, and in some cases, the information they collected was professional enough to be used as evidence in court.)

In contrast, Bhutan is very much like Thailand when it comes to controlling their media and their royal family's reputation, so I wouldn't be surprised if there are no tabloids from Bhutan leaking this.

[tgb]

Regarding the designer bags etc.  I feel with Jetsun she dresses very simply whether wearing the traditional Bhutanese clothes or western clothes.  She seems understated in public.

However in private i would not be surprised if she had loads of designer stuff.  She and her husband are both wealthy people and i don't begrudge them their fortune. 

Well not really...    

I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't.
The king and queen may be wealthy by Bhutanese standards, but I don't think they are by western standards. They may have to purchase nice western clothes and accessories which are in keeping with their status as heads of state for the occasional overseas visits, but at home, they always wear traditional clothes for official engagements.

Also, this couple appear very much in touch with their people. The king took 30 school children on a long distance bike ride. The queen shared tea at the palace with taxi drivers who wanted to wish her a happy birthday. They sat on the lawn instead of on chairs. This couple often attends events in rough, rural areas. They are very respectful of their country's traditions often leading prayers in temples, etc.

I think they balance the dignity of their role with the demands of their society and culture. Yes, they behave in a regal manner as expected of their station, but they also keep it real. This is why I doubt that Jetsun is loading up on the designer duds for private use.

Until I see pictures of Jetsun in private moments always wearing designer stuff, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt.

Recall that Mary wore $300 designer shorts whilst taking out the garbage.

Great post! 

Even if they are very wealthy and she does wear designer stuff 'at home', who even cares so long as she remains attentive, understanding, compassionate, and dutiful where her people are concerned. A future queen wearing nice clothes isn't new, and her parents had money, so I'm sure she has nice things and enjoyed casinos as a teen. What matters is her attitude about materialism and appearance, and she seems like a very open and game lady so far. We've got far worse examples making asses of themselves on the regular, and they are ALWAYS in designer clothes. 

[pocahontas]

Well, Jetsun is really poised and charming and everything Waity isn't, and I admit it's a great pleasure just looking at her.
I mentioned this before, I will repost it here:

I talked to a friend of mine about Jetsun, and she told me that around the time of their wedding, a Hong Kong magazine and several news agencies published articles citing sources from Macau that Jetsun Pema went to Macau often as a teenager (when she was 17) and loved the casinos there, she is reputedly a fan of Baccarat games and was already known in the casino circle for her lavish spending. Macau is well known for their casinos, and many tourists go there for there to gamble, so there's nothing criminal about it. But this report really just enforced my belief that Jetsun has lavish tastes. Apparently, their marriage was arranged early on, and her family raised her according to the way they would raise a future queen, providing her with a comfortable lifestyle abroad.

Now, it's worth mentioning that Hong Kong's media has been heavily influenced by British tabloids and have even taken on a more aggressive approach when it comes to publishing scandals, and the accuracy of their tabloids is also known to be higher than their Western counterparts. (They have exposed an impressive number of cases of corruption/extramarital affairs conducted by numerous politicians and celebrities with great accuracy, and in some cases, the information they collected was professional enough to be used as evidence in court.)

In contrast, Bhutan is very much like Thailand when it comes to controlling their media and their royal family's reputation, so I wouldn't be surprised if there are no tabloids from Bhutan leaking this.

Well we don't know that Jetsun's gambling escapades are true. We do know just about everything about Mary, Kate, and MM, though.
But suppose Jetsun did gamble when she was a teenager.

1. What she is allowed to do before becoming royal is very different from what she is allowed to do as queen. Bhutan is a very traditional society. It is not like Denmark, Norway, and Britain. It's crazy what Mary, Kate, MM get away with. (What will we call this trio, BTW?)

2. Enjoying gambling doesn't necessarily translate into enjoying overspending on luxury goods and acquiring more than you'll ever use.
Gambling is a game, even a sport to some. Some people are very good at it. I saw a TV program about a woman who makes a living at it. She isn't addicted to it. She's just very good. She can gain $100K or lose $100K in one night. Those are the stakes of that occupation. But she averages out ahead. Her income allowed her to buy her home. She's married with two kids. She's home for the kids during the day. After her husband comes home from work and the kids go to bed, she heads off to "work" in the casinos.

3. Gambling is a different kind of addiction than shopping, when it's an addiction.
Unless I hear about Jetsun sneaking off to Macau periodically, I won't worry about this. Even if she is addicted to gambling, I doubt the palace would allow the behavior to continue.

[Amina]

Even if they are very wealthy and she does wear designer stuff 'at home', who even cares so long as she remains attentive, understanding, compassionate, and dutiful where her people are concerned. A future queen wearing nice clothes isn't new, and her parents had money, so I'm sure she has nice things and enjoyed casinos as a teen. What matters is her attitude about materialism and appearance, and she seems like a very open and game lady so far. We've got far worse examples making asses of themselves on the regular, and they are ALWAYS in designer clothes. 

TGB agreed - i have no criticism of the Royal couple they seem like really nice people.  Designer clothes or not - what i like about the couple is that they seem to be very much in touch with their people.

[Miss Waynfleet]

11 July 2012: His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen granted an audience to the family members of late Gopa Tenzin Dorji – the RBA soldier who was killed in an ambush in Sarpang last week.

His Majesty spoke of the great virtue of a soldier’s life in the selfless service of the nation and fellow countrymen. His Majesty granted semso to the wife and the parents of the deceased and assured the children that His Majesty would always look after their welfare hereafter.

Late Gopa Tenzin Dorji is survived by his wife and three children.



13 July 2012: In the ante-chamber of the Holy Machen in Punakha Dzong, His Majesty the King, on behalf of the people of Bhutan, granted a kasho (Royal Edict) offering funds for the reconstruction of Wangduephodrang Dzong.



The Wangduephodrang Lam Neten receives Kasho (Royal Edict) from His Majesty granting funds for the reconstruction of Wangduephodrang Dzong. In the ante-chamber of the Holy Machen in Punakha Dzong, His Majesty offered the funds on behalf of the people of Bhutan.

[laboheme]

11 July 2012: His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen granted an audience to the family members of late Gopa Tenzin Dorji – the RBA soldier who was killed in an ambush in Sarpang last week.

His Majesty spoke of the great virtue of a soldier’s life in the selfless service of the nation and fellow countrymen. His Majesty granted semso to the wife and the parents of the deceased and assured the children that His Majesty would always look after their welfare hereafter.

Late Gopa Tenzin Dorji is survived by his wife and three children.

It's awful to compare, but I look at this picture and can't remember the one last year around this time of The Cambridges, the husband with his stupid face and the wife with her sailor outfit and big ass grin.  I should send them this picture with a note attached saying: this is how you console someone!

[Miss Waynfleet]

11 July 2012: His Majesty the King graced the closing ceremony of the 9th Session of the 1st Parliament.

His sisters also attended







13 July 2012, Wangduephodrang: His Majesty the King addressed the 4th batch of De-suups, who are undergoing training at the Military Training Center in Tenchholing, Wangduephodrang.







16 July 2012: Their Majesties in Gelephu Town.

His Majesty the King was in Gelephu from 14-18 July 2012, to review the security situation along the southern borders.

While in Gelephu, His Majesty made detailed tours of all areas important to the security of the people. His Majesty visited army camps and the headquarters of Wing IX besides security installations and observation posts in Jigmeling, Bhur, Dekiling and Gawathang areas.

His Majesty also visited the site where an RBA soldier was killed in an ambush, and areas where similar incidents have taken place in the past. Royal commands were issued on ways to strengthen security and protect the civilians and soldiers on patrol. His Majesty granted audience to the troops and officers, visited the family line and met with the spouses separately.

His Majesty visited Gelephu Hospital and interacted with medical staff and patients. His Majesty and the Gyaltsuen also visited Gelephu town and walked into every shop and commercial outlets.






18 July 2012: Their Majesties in Damphu Town, Tsirang.

His Majesty the King was in Gelephu from 14-18 July 2012, to review the security situation along the southern borders.

While in Gelephu, His Majesty made detailed tours of all areas important to the security of the people. His Majesty visited army camps and the headquarters of Wing IX besides security installations and observation posts in Jigmeling, Bhur, Dekiling and Gawathang areas.

His Majesty also visited the site where an RBA soldier was killed in an ambush, and areas where similar incidents have taken place in the past. Royal commands were issued on ways to strengthen security and protect the civilians and soldiers on patrol. His Majesty granted audience to the troops and officers, visited the family line and met with the spouses separately.

His Majesty visited Gelephu Hospital and interacted with medical staff and patients. His Majesty and the Gyaltsuen also visited Gelephu town and walked into every shop and commercial outlets.

On 18th July, His Majesty visited Gelephu Higher Secondary School while Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen visited a private day care centre.

His Majesty then traveled to Tsirang and granted audience to Dzongkhag administration and gewog officials. Their Majesties made a walking tour of Damphu town.

In both the Dzongkhags census kidu was granted to over 150 families. This has been a regular focus of His Majesty’s Kidu since 2006.

Our Druk Gyalpo returned to Thimphu on 19th July after reviewing the progress of retrieval of artifacts in Wangduephogdrang Dzong.





Thimphu, 21 July 2012: His Majesty the King graced the Kagong Phurzum (special prayer) ceremony at the Memorial Chorten today.

The annual prayer ceremony is organised in the memory of His Majesty the third Druk Gyalpo King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who passed away on this date in 1972.

His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, lit butter lamps in front of the portrait of our third Druk Gyalpo and offered prayers in his memory and for the peace and happiness of the people of the country.

His Majesty also interacted with the public and with the members of the Wangchuck Jeydren Tshokpa - the organising committee of this annual prayer ceremony.

Members of the Royal Family, retired Poenkhas (officers), and former royal retainers were also present.

[whimsicalwriter]

Big difference between their body language and the Cambridges. When's the last time we saw Kate and Willy hold hands?

[laboheme]

Big difference between their body language and the Cambridges. When's the last time we saw Kate and Willy hold hands?

The day after their wedding, when they did that stupid walk.

Funny, out of the three big weddings last year (Britain, Bhutan, and Monaco), these two are the ones that got the least amount of press, and yet seem to be the happiest.  Sure, they haven't reached a year yet, but by this point in time (10 months) after the wedding, we could all see that things weren't going to well for the Cambridges and Grimaldis.

[Cara]

Big difference between their body language and the Cambridges. When's the last time we saw Kate and Willy hold hands?

The day after their wedding, when they did that stupid walk.

also on the private beach in the seychelles during their honeymoon.

[laboheme]

Big difference between their body language and the Cambridges. When's the last time we saw Kate and Willy hold hands?

The day after their wedding, when they did that stupid walk.

also on the private beach in the seychelles during their honeymoon.

Ah yes, the honeymoon.  But we're not supposed to know about those photos, remember.  They're "private".  It's sad that we still have to go back a year, though.

They must have held hands this year. Must have.