21/05/2022
Posted • Happy 92nd Birthday to Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother, Gyalyum Kesang Choeden Wangchuck.
Her Majesty was born on 21st May 1930 in Kalimpong, and is the only Queen Grandmother in the world.
Throughout pivotal moments in the history of our country, Her Majesty has made important contributions for the welfare of the Bhutanese people, and has alongside His Late Majesty Drukgyal Sumpa Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, helped steer Bhutan into modernity. Deeply beloved and respected, Her Majesty remains the true embodiment of compassion, wisdom and grace.
A foremost Patron of the Dharma, Her Majesty’s innumerable contributions to Buddhism encompass the restoration and preservation of numerous monasteries and heritage sites of deep spiritual and cultural significance to Bhutan. Her Majesty’s enduring devotion to the Dharma serves to inspire generations.
It is a special privilege to acknowledge the great debt of gratitude we owe Her Majesty for giving to Bhutan, our beloved Fourth Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
On this special day, with deepest gratitude and love, to Your Majesty- we offer prayers for your everlasting health and happiness.