The House of Wangchuck has ruled Bhutan since it was unified in 1907. Prior to unification the Wangchuck family had governed the district of Trongsa and the King of Bhutan must still first become the Penlop of Trongsa. In addition to this, the Trongsa Dzong is still seen as the seat of power for the Wangchuck dynasty. Image File history File links Bhutan_emblem. ... Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the fourth and present King of Bhutan. ... Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the Crown Prince of Buthan. ... Trongsa, previously Tongsa, is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. ...
There have been four Wangchuck kings of Bhutan, formally known as the Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King):
Ugyen Wangchuck (1861-1926) "First King" reigned 17th December 1907 to 21st August 1926
Jigme Wangchuck (1902/1906-1952) "Second King" reigned 21st August 1926 to 24th March 1952
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1929-1972) "Third King" reigned 24th March 1952 to 24th July 1972
Ugyen Wangchuck (or Ugyen Wangchuk) (1861–1926) was the first king of Bhutan from 1907 to 1926. ... Jigme Wangchuck (1902-March 30, 1952) was king of Bhutan from August 21, 1926 until his death. ... Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (1929-July 21, 1972) was king of Bhutan. ... Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the fourth and present King of Bhutan. ... Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the Crown Prince of Buthan. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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