His Majesty the King celebrated the 2011 National Day with the people of Thimphu. Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen also attended the celebrations.
His Majesty the King’s Speech at the 2011 National Day Celebrations
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His Majesty the King’s Speech at the National Diet of Japan
His Majesty the King visited Japan on a state visit in November, 2011. While in Japan His Majesty was invited to address the National Diet of Japan. The National Diet is the premier legislative institution in Japan which comprises of the House of Representatives, and the House of Councillors.
His Majesty the King’s Speech at Keio University, Japan
His Majesty the King visited Japan on a state visit in November, 2011. While in Tokyo His Majesty was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Economics by Keio University, for the promotion of the philosophy of Gross National Happiness.
His Majesty the King’s Speech at the Graduates’ Orientation Program
His Majesty the King graced the closing session of the National Graduates’ Orientation Program. His Majesty started by introducing Queen-to-be Jetsun Pema to the 1698 students.
His Majesty the King’s Speech at the Convocation Ceremony of the Royal University of Bhutan
His Majesty the King graced the convocation ceremony of the graduates from eight colleges under the Royal University of Bhutan. His Majesty spoke at length to the graduates and individually awarded degree certificates to 1088 students.
His Majesty the King’s Speech at the Dhar Ceremony for Gups
In an unprecedented and historic gesture, His Majesty the King granted dhar and kabney to the 190 Gups who were elected in the first historic local government elections of 27 June 2011. The award of kabney to Gups by His Majesty is unprecedented and symbolises the importance and apolitical nature of local governments in the new governance era.
His Majesty the King’s Madhavrao Scindia Memorial Lecture
His Majesty the King, on his first State Visit to India, delivered a talk titled Changing World and Timeless Values in a packed Madhavrao Scindia Memorial Lecture hall in New Delhi.
His Majesty the King’s Speech at the 3rd Convocation of the Royal University of Bhutan
His Majesty the King graced the 3rd Convocation Ceremony of the Royal University of Bhutan, in Paro. His Majesty awarded degree certificates to the 1000 graduates of the Paro and Samtse Colleges of Education.
His Majesty the King’s Coronation Speech
His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck became the fifth hereditary King of Bhutan in a sacred ceremony in the Punakha Dzong on the 1st of November, 2008. On the 7th of November, 2008, His Majesty the King addressed the nation from Changlimithang, Thimphu.
His Majesty the King’s Speech at the 2006 National Day Celebrations
In a Royal Edict issued on 9th December 2006, His Majesty the fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck said: “I am confident that a bright future lies ahead for Bhutan with the leadership of a new King and a democratic system of government that is best suited for our country as enshrined under the constitution. I have every confidence that there will be unprecedented progress and prosperity for our nation in the reign of our fifth king.”
Later the same month on Bhutan’s National Day, 17 December 2006, the young king walked across Changlimithang Stadium to speak and reach out to his people, embodying the brave new spirit of the kingdom.