28 August 2026: His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Queen, Their Majesties the Queen Mothers, and Members of the Royal Family lit a thousand butter lamps at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong for the victims of the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China.
Prayers were offered in the memory of those who lost their lives, for those still missing, and for their grieving families.
The Prime Minister and senior government leaders joined the ceremony, together with Nepali citizens working in Bhutan.
Chief of Police, Royal Bhutan Police, attends the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit in New York
Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen, Chief of Police of the Royal Bhutan Police, attended the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS), at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 7 to 8 July 2026.
The Summit brought together Heads of Police from UN Member States contributing to United Nations peacekeeping operations. It provided a platform for discussions on the future of United Nations policing, innovation and new technologies in policing, and the strengthening of international cooperation to address transnational challenges.
Ahead of the Summit, Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen held separate bilateral meetings at the United Nations Headquarters with HE. Mr Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support (DOS); H.E. Mr Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations (DPO); and Mr Faisal Shahkar, United Nations Police Adviser.
During the meetings, Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen reiterated Bhutan's abiding commitment to contribute towards the maintenance of international peace and security as envisioned by His Majesty The King.
The Under-Secretaries-General and the Police Adviser conveyed their appreciation to Bhutan's contributions to international peacekeeping and commended the exemplary conduct of Bhutanese officers and personnel in various missions.
13 June 2026: His Majesty The King, His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, Her Majesty Gyalyum Tsheyring Pem Wangchuck, and Members of the Royal Family offered prayers and one thousand butter lamps at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong today for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati of Thailand, who passed away on 11 June 2026.
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, the Thai community in Bhutan, and officials from the Royal Thai Consulate Office.
Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha was the eldest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand. She had been undergoing medical treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok since December 2022. A beloved Princess, she was widely admired and respected for her commitment to public service, having championed justice and the welfare of women and children, and served with distinction in the Royal Thai Armed Forces.
Bhutan and Thailand share a warm and longstanding friendship, and the Royal Family and people of Bhutan have conveyed their deepest condolences to His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, the Royal Family, and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand.
In Memoriam: HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita
Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita was the eldest child of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X). She was His Majesty’s only daughter born to Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Krom Muen Suddhanarinatha, former consort to the King.
Her Royal Highness was the first grandchild of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. She had one younger sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, and one younger brother, His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti.
Born as Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha on Thursday, 7 December 1978, at Ambara Villa (Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall), Dusit Palace, in Bangkok, the Princess was granted the new title “Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati” on 5 May 2019. She was elevated to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita on 28 July 2019 by His Majesty the King.
Her Royal Highness started her schooling at kindergarten level at Rajini School, where she also received primary and lower secondary education. She pursued her high school education at Heathfield School in Ascot, United Kingdom, and at Chitralada School in Bangkok.
In 2001, Her Royal Highness received her LL.B. degree (Second-Class Honors) from the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, and a B.A. in Political Science (First-Class Honors) from Sukhothai Thammatirat Open University. She obtained Barrister-at-Law from the Thai Bar Association in 2004. Later, Her Royal Highness received Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) from Cornell University, in New York. On completion of her doctorate, the Princess worked briefly at the Thai Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in New York, before returning to Thailand.
After her graduation, Her Royal Highness worked as public prosecutor at the Office of Attorney General in Bangkok and in Udon Thani, and later in Pattaya, Nong Bua Lamphu, and Rayong. She also served as Thai Ambassador to Vienna, Austria, from 2012 to 2014, and as a special lecturer for the Master of Laws Program at the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, in 2019. Her Royal Highness was appointed the King’s Close Bodyguard in early 2021 and later Chief of Staff at the King’s Close Bodyguard Command.
The Princess was the chairperson for a scholarship program granted to those wanting to pursue their studies for the master of laws degree at Cornell Law School. Her Royal Highness also established the “Bajrakitiyabha Scholarship Program for Legal Studies” offered to graduates in law, who also obtained Barrister-at-Law from the Thai Bar Association.
Her Royal Highness had a particular interest in the lives of female prison inmates, with an emphasis on pregnant inmates and children attached to female detainees. She initiated the Inspire Project, known in Thai as Kamlangjai Project. It aims to extend help and give encouragement to those who made mistakes in their lives and were brought to justice, and those groups of people who lack opportunity and need help to return to society as decent citizens.
The late Princess, referred to as “Princess Pa” among the Thai people, also initiated the Friends in Need (of “Pa”) Volunteers Foundation to help those suffering from natural and man-made disasters, especially floods. The foundation is run through the Thai Red Cross Society.
Her Royal Highness’s dedication, compassion, and love for the people will forever be remembered with gratitude. May the Princess rest in eternal peace.
14 May 2026: His Majesty The King with the Prime Minister and delegates from the India-Bhutan Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Parliament of India, at the courtyard of the Gyalyong Tshokhang.
His Majesty The King graced the Opening Ceremony of the Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan today.
Today 7 May 2026: His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the 75th Batch Executive De-suung trainees at the Military Training Centre, Tenchholing today.
The current batch comprises 103 trainees, 88 men and 15 women. The 14-day training programme began on April 24 and concludes on May 7, 2026. With the addition of this batch, the total number of Desuups trained now stands at 55,164.
Source: His majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
4 May 2026: His Majesty The King granted an Audience to Lt General Harpal Singh, Director General of Border Roads Organization.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and neighboring countries, including Bhutan, where it operates Project Dantak.
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28 August 2026: His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Queen, Their Majesties the Queen Mothers, and Members of the Royal Family lit a thousand butter lamps at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong for the victims of the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China.
Prayers were offered in the memory of those who lost their lives, for those still missing, and for their grieving families.
The Prime Minister and senior government leaders joined the ceremony, together with Nepali citizens working in Bhutan.
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Chief of Police, Royal Bhutan Police, attends the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit in New York
Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen, Chief of Police of the Royal Bhutan Police, attended the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS), at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 7 to 8 July 2026.
The Summit brought together Heads of Police from UN Member States contributing to United Nations peacekeeping operations. It provided a platform for discussions on the future of United Nations policing, innovation and new technologies in policing, and the strengthening of international cooperation to address transnational challenges.
Ahead of the Summit, Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen held separate bilateral meetings at the United Nations Headquarters with HE. Mr Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support (DOS); H.E.
Mr Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations (DPO); and Mr Faisal Shahkar, United Nations Police Adviser.
During the meetings, Brigadier Phub Gyaltshen reiterated Bhutan's abiding commitment to contribute towards the maintenance of international peace and security as envisioned by His Majesty The King.
The Under-Secretaries-General and the Police Adviser conveyed their appreciation to Bhutan's contributions to international peacekeeping and commended the exemplary conduct of Bhutanese officers and personnel in various missions.
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13 June 2026: His Majesty The King, His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, Her Majesty Gyalyum Tsheyring Pem Wangchuck, and Members of the Royal Family offered prayers and one thousand butter lamps at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong today for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati of Thailand, who passed away on 11 June 2026.
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, the Thai community in Bhutan, and officials from the Royal Thai Consulate Office.
Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha was the eldest daughter of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand. She had been undergoing medical treatment at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok since December 2022. A beloved Princess, she was widely admired and respected for her commitment to public service, having championed justice and the welfare of women and children, and served with distinction in the Royal Thai Armed Forces.
Bhutan and Thailand share a warm and longstanding friendship, and the Royal Family and people of Bhutan have conveyed their deepest condolences to His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, the Royal Family, and the people of the Kingdom of Thailand.
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In Memoriam: HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati
Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita
Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita was the eldest child of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (Rama X). She was His Majesty’s only daughter born to Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Krom Muen Suddhanarinatha, former consort to the King.
Her Royal Highness was the first grandchild of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great (Rama IX) and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. She had one younger sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, and one younger brother, His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti.
Born as Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha on Thursday, 7 December 1978, at Ambara Villa (Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall), Dusit Palace, in Bangkok, the Princess was granted the new title “Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati” on 5 May 2019. She was elevated to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita on 28 July 2019 by His Majesty the King.
Her Royal Highness started her schooling at kindergarten level at Rajini School, where she also received primary and lower secondary education. She pursued her high school education at Heathfield School in Ascot, United Kingdom, and at Chitralada School in Bangkok.
In 2001, Her Royal Highness received her LL.B. degree (Second-Class Honors) from the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, and a B.A. in Political Science (First-Class Honors) from Sukhothai Thammatirat Open University. She obtained Barrister-at-Law from the Thai Bar Association in 2004. Later, Her Royal Highness received Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.) from Cornell University, in New York. On completion of her doctorate, the Princess worked briefly at the Thai Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in New York, before returning to Thailand.
After her graduation, Her Royal Highness worked as public prosecutor at the Office of Attorney General in Bangkok and in Udon Thani, and later in Pattaya, Nong Bua Lamphu, and Rayong. She also served as Thai Ambassador to Vienna, Austria, from 2012 to 2014, and as a special lecturer for the Master of Laws Program at the Faculty of Law, Thammasat University, in 2019.
Her Royal Highness was appointed the King’s Close Bodyguard in early 2021 and later Chief of Staff at the King’s Close Bodyguard Command.
The Princess was the chairperson for a scholarship program granted to those wanting to pursue their studies for the master of laws degree at Cornell Law School. Her Royal Highness also established the “Bajrakitiyabha Scholarship Program for Legal Studies” offered to graduates in law, who also obtained Barrister-at-Law from the Thai Bar Association.
Her Royal Highness had a particular interest in the lives of female prison inmates, with an emphasis on pregnant inmates and children attached to female detainees. She initiated the Inspire Project, known in Thai as Kamlangjai Project. It aims to extend help and give encouragement to those who made mistakes in their lives and were brought to justice, and those groups of people who lack opportunity and need help to return to society as decent citizens.
The late Princess, referred to as “Princess Pa” among the Thai people, also initiated the Friends in Need (of “Pa”) Volunteers Foundation to help those suffering from natural and man-made disasters, especially floods. The foundation is run through the Thai Red Cross Society.
Her Royal Highness’s dedication, compassion, and love for the people will forever be remembered with gratitude. May the Princess rest in eternal peace.
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14 May 2026: His Majesty The King with the Prime Minister and delegates from the India-Bhutan Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Parliament of India, at the courtyard of the Gyalyong Tshokhang.
His Majesty The King graced the Opening Ceremony of the Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan today.
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Today 7 May 2026:
His Majesty The King granted an Audience to the 75th Batch Executive De-suung trainees at the Military Training Centre, Tenchholing today.
The current batch comprises 103 trainees, 88 men and 15 women. The 14-day training programme began on April 24 and concludes on May 7, 2026. With the addition of this batch, the total number of Desuups trained now stands at 55,164.
Source: His majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
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4 May 2026: His Majesty The King granted an Audience to Lt General Harpal Singh, Director General of Border Roads Organization.
Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, develops and maintains road networks in India's border areas and neighboring countries, including Bhutan, where it operates Project Dantak.
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