Tshering Pem

Tshering Pem
Queen mother of Bhutan
Predecessor Kesang Choden
Born (1957-12-29) 29 December 1957
Nobgang, Punakha, Bhutan
Spouse Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Issue Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck
Kesang Choden Wangchuck
Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck
Full name
Tshering Pem Wangchuck
House Wangchuck (by marriage)
Father Dasho Yab Ugyen Dorji
Mother Yum Thuiji Zam
Religion Buddhism

Queen Mother Tshering Pem is one of the four wives and queens of Bhutanese king Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who ruled until his abdication in 2006.

Biography

Her father, Dasho Yab Ugyen Dorji, is the Founder and Proprietor of Ugyen Academy (03/04/2002).[1] Her mother is Yum Thuiji Zam.

She was educated at St. Joseph's Convent, Kalimpong, and St. Helen's School, Kurseong, India.

Children

She had, with the former king, the following children:

Patronages

Honours

National honours

Ancestry

See also

References

    Tshering Pem
    Born: 29 December 1957
    Bhutanese royalty
    Preceded by
    Kesang Choden
    Queen Mother of Bhutan
    2006–present
    Incumbent
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