Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck

Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck
Spouse Dasho Sangay Wangchuck (m. 2005)
House House of Wangchuck
Father Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Mother Tshering Pem
Born 10 January 1980
Religion Buddhism

Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck (born 10 January 1980) is a princess of Bhutan. She is the daughter of the 4th King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck and Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Pem. She is a half-sister of the 5th King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Her Royal Highness, who completed a bachelor's degree with double majors in international relations and economics from Wellesley College in Massachusetts and a master's degree in public administration from Columbia University in New York City, is interested in working with youth.

Marriage

She married Dasho Sangay Wangchuck on 13 October 2005 at the Dechencholing Palace. Dasho Sangay Wangchuck, whose family belongs to the first generation of Bhutanese industrialists, is currently completing a master's degree in public administration and global affairs at Columbia University.[1]

Honours

National honours

Ancestry

References

Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck
Born: 10 January 1980
Bhutanese royalty
Preceded by
Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck
Line of succession to the Bhutanese Throne
5th position
Succeeded by
Sonam Dechan Wangchuck