About our fourth king

 

As history comes alive Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth King of Bhutan, continues to stretch the dimensions of the Golden Throne and gives new meaning to the role of Monarchy in the modern world. The Bhutanese people believe that King Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the realization of a religious prophesy which was declared more than three centuries ago, a sacred reincarnation destined to safeguard the nation and take care of his people. As a Prince, Jigme Singye Wangchuck travelled the length and breadth of the country with his father, coming to know the land first hand and developing close personal bonds with the people. In May, 1972, he became the Trongsa ponlop. In 1972 the clergy, government, and people of Bhutan declared King Jigme Singye Wangchuck the fourth Druk Gyalpo.