Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan launched four national actions on Saturday to mark World Environment Day, which this year has the them of Ecosystem Restoration.” The four significant national actions are Bhutan’s Second Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Third National Communication (TNC) of Bhutan to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Low Emission…
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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan personally presented a Desuup volunteer with two medals on his 41st birthday. These Desuup pins are earned by the Desuup volunteers for their voluntary service and can be worn on their uniforms.
The King was accompanied by his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema, and their elder child, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, 5.
The King presents the pins to Phub Gyem. Photo: Royal Office for Media
Desuup Phub Gyem received the Druk Thuksey Representation Pin and the COVID-19 Service Pin and was personally granted these pins on Sunday.
The Desuung office wanted Phub Gyem to receive her medals on the King’s birthday and organised a small ceremony for her. The King’s presence was a surprise for everyone, but he wanted to be there in person to give her the medals after she survived a tragic accident in September of last year.
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Bhutan marked its 113th National Day on 18 December, and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck addressed his people via a telecast as the public gathering could not take place due to the pandemic.
The King and other members of the Royal Family were at Punakha Dzong, also called the Punthang Dewaichenpoi Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The King was joined by his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema and their two children, Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck (4) and Prince Ugyen Wangchuck (8 months).
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The family was greeted upon arrival by several Buddhist monks, including the Je Khenpo, who is the Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan.