House of Wangchuck

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Royal Family of Bhutan

HM The King
HM The Queen Mother
- HM King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
- HM Queen Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck
  - HRH Princess Sonam Dechen
  - HRH Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
- HM Queen Tshering Pem Wangchuck
  - HRH Princess Chimi Yangzom
  - HRH Princess Kesang Choden
  - HRH Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck
- HM Queen Tshering Yangdön Wangchuck
  - HRH Princess Dechen Yangzom
  - HRH Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
- HM Queen Sangay Choden Wangchuck
  - HRH Prince Khamsum Singhye Wangchuck
  - HRH Princess Euphelma Choden Wangchuck
- HRH Princess Sonam Choden Wangchuck
- HRH Princess Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck
- HRH Princess Pem Pem Wangchuck
- HRH Princess Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck

The House of Wangchuck has ruled Bhutan since it was unified in 1907. Prior to unification, the Wangchuck family had governed the district of Trongsa and the King of Bhutan (formally the "Druk Gyalpo" or Dragon King) must still first become the Penlop of Trongsa. In addition to this, the Trongsa Dzong is still seen as the seat of power for the Wangchuck dynasty.

[edit] Kings from the House of Wangchuk

There have been five Wangchuck kings of Bhutan, namely:

Ugyen Wangchuck (b.1861-d.1926) "First King"; reigned 17 December, 1907 to 21 August, 1926
Jigme Wangchuck (b.1902/1906-d.1952) "Second King"; reigned 21 August, 1926 to 24 March, 1952
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (b.1929-d.1972) "Third King"; reigned 24 March, 1952 to 24 July, 1972
Jigme Singye Wangchuck (b.1955) "Fourth King"; reigned 24 July, 1972 to 15 December, 2006.
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (b.1980) "Fifth King" reign; 15 December, 2006 to Present.