Wangchuk Namgyal
Wangchuk Tenzing Namgyal | |
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Pretender | |
Born |
Gangtok, Sikkim | 1 April 1953
Title(s) | Chogyal (King) of Sikkim (Pretender) |
Throne(s) claimed | Sikkim |
Pretend from | 29 January 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. 1 April 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.
Wangchuk Namgyal Born: 1 April 1953 | ||
Titles in pretence | ||
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Preceded by Palden Thondup Namgyal |
— TITULAR — Chogyal of Sikkim 29 January 1982 – present |
Incumbent |