Sonam Yangden Wangchuck Explained

Sonam Yangden Wangchuck
Father:Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Mother:Jetsun Pema
House:Wangchuck
Birth Date:9 September 2023
Birth Place:Lingkana Palace, Thimphu, Bhutan
Religion:Buddhism

Sonam Yangden Wangchuck (born 9 September 2023) is the third child of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema. She is third in line to the throne after her brothers Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck and Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck.

Biography

On 9 September 2023, the King announced that the Queen had delivered their third child and only daughter at the Lingkana Palace.[1] The baby's name, Sonam Yangden Wangchuck, was announced on 9 December 2023.[2]

Sonam is a Bhutanese name meaning merit, longevity and good fortune. The name Yangden (or Yangdon), meaning precious jewel, signifies prosperity and well-being.[3]

The princess accompanied her parents and siblings on the state visit to Bangladesh that took place in March 2024.[4] [5]

Titles and styles

Royal Name:Sonam Yangden Wangchuck
Dipstyle:Her Royal Highness
Offstyle:Your Royal Highness
Altstyle:Gyalsem

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: His Majesty King Jigme Khesar on Instagram: "Announcement 9th September 2023: We are honoured to share the wonderful news that a healthy baby girl has been born to Their Majesties…". 2023-09-09. Instagram. en.
  2. Web site: His Majesty King Jigme Khesar on Instagram: "December 2023: Her Royal Highness the Gyalsem has been named Sonam Yangden Wangchuck.". 2023-12-09. Instagram. en.
  3. Web site: 3-month-old Royal Baby Officially Named. www.dailybhutan.com.
  4. https://kuenselonline.com/his-majestys-visit-to-bangladesh/ His Majesty’s visit to Bangladesh
  5. https://mofa.portal.gov.bd/site/page/a4ac7a6e-5310-4428-a392-d45e9bb247f2 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bagladesh