The Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Ashi Ugen Choden Namgyel
His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, son of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, was today joined in marriage with Ugen Choden Namgyel, daughter of Mr. Singye Namgyel and Mrs. Tshering Lhamo.
The Royal Wedding was held at Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu on 25 August 2025. The Royal Couple received the sacred blessings of His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and His Holiness the Je Khenpo.
His Royal Highness is a graduate of St Peter’s College, University of Oxford, where he earned his degree, and holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD. His Royal Highness serves the Kingdom with distinction as President of the Bhutan Olympic Committee since 2009, Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia, and a Member of the International Olympic Committee.
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