Wangchuk Namgyal
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| Wangchuk Tenzing Namgyal | |
|---|---|
| Pretender | |
| Born |
April 1, 1953 Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Title(s) | Chogyal (King) of Sikkim (Pretender) |
| Throne(s) claimed | Sikkim |
| Pretend from | January 29, 1982 |
| Monarchy abolished | 1975 |
| Last monarch | Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal |
| Connection with | father |
| Royal House | House of Namgyal |
| Father | Palden Thondup Namgyal |
| Mother | Sangey Deki |
Chogyal Wangchuk Tenzing Namgyal (b. April 1, 1953) is the second son of Palden Thondup Namgyal, the last sovereign king of Sikkim. Educated at Harrow, he is also the present heir of the Namgyal dynasty and claimant to the Sikkim throne.
He was crowned as Sikkim's 13th king.
| Wangchuk Namgyal Born: 1 April 1953 | ||
| Titles in pretence | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Palden Thondup Namgyal |
— TITULAR — Chogyal of Sikkim January 29, 1982 – present |
Incumbent |
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