👑 Royalty & Nobility
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (5th King)
Yes. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (5th King) is the son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck (4th King), who founded the Wangchuck dynasty.
The Fifth Dragon King, known as the 'People's King' for his accessible style. Oxford-educated, he oversaw Bhutan's first democratic elections and continues to champion sustainable development and environmental conservation.
Quick Facts
- Profession
- King of Bhutan
- Born
- 1980
- Nationality
- Bhutanese
- Relationship to founder
- son
- Dynasty
- The Wangchuck Family
Notable Works
- Fifth Dragon King of Bhutan since 2006
- Oversaw Bhutan's first democratic elections (2008)
- Educated at Oxford and Wheaton College
- Champions Bhutan as a carbon-negative country