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The Fourth King: HM King Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Issue of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck,
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Prince Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck (born 16 July 1984[1]) is the heir presumptive to the throne of Bhutan, following the abdication of his father on 14 December 2006 and the accession of his brother King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck.
Prince Jigyel Ugyen is the second son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck from Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. He has an older sister, Princess Sonam Dechan, as well as four half-brothers and four half-sisters.
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He was educated at Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School, then Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA, graduating in 2003. He started a course in history and politics at St Peter's College, Oxford, in the United Kingdom on 2003, graduating in 2007.
Sharing responsibilities with his siblings, Prince Jigyel Ugyen travels extensively to represent the King in various functions in Bhutan as well as abroad. In 2008 he travelled to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival where he delivered an opening address[2] before roaming the festival area,[3] and interacting with visitors. At the end of the festival, he travelled with several performers to attend the Bhutan Festival at the University of Texas at El Paso.[4]
As the King's representative to the Bhutan Olympic Committee,[5] he visited Copenhagen in order to attend the XIII Olympic Congress in 2009.[6]
He and his brothers share interests in various sporting activities, such as archery, basketball, and cycling.[7]
The prince with his sister, Princess Sonam Dechan, serve in Tarayana Foundation executive board. Founded by their mother, Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo, the foundation focuses on various efforts to reduce poverty in Bhutan.
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Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
Born: 16 July 1984 |
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| First in line | Line of succession to the Bhutanese Throne 1st position |
Succeeded by Khamsum Singhye Wangchuck |