Royal wedding in October

His Majesty the King announced to the nation at the opening of the 7 session of parliament today that he will marry in October this year. “As King, it is time for me to marry. After much thought I have decided that the wedding shall be later this year,” His Majesty announced.

Before revealing the name of the future Queen of Bhutan, His Majesty said, “Now, many will have their own idea of what a Queen should be like – that she should be uniquely beautiful, intelligent and graceful. I think with experience and time, one can grow into a dynamic person in any walk of life with the right effort.” What is most important for Queen, His Majesty said, is that at all times, as an individual, she must be a good human being, and as Queen, she must be unwavering in her commitment to serve the people and country.

Your gift to the Royal Couple

King Khesar with royal bride Pema

As excitement builds in anticipation of the forthcoming Royal Wedding of His Majesty the King to the Royal Bride Jetsun Pema, many citizens maybe keen to embrace such a joyous occasion by not being mere spectators but engaged citizens expressing their happiness. To enable such a platform for citizens across the country to take part, the Bhutanese media community is planning a series of opportunities where citizens can participate which includes the Royal Wedding Book of Congratulations and an activity that will involve couples and families to rededicate themselves to their loved ones as their gift to the Royal Couple.

In the Royal Wedding Book of Congratulations, messages are being compiled from citizens across the country through print, audio and visual in different languages and dialects. Messages are also being collected in the form of art, poems and loezey on the theme, My King and My Queen. These messages will be presented in a uniquely published book as a token of the people’s symbolic gift.