Jigme Wangchuck


Jigme Wangchuck was the 2nd Druk Gyalpo or king of Bhutan from 21 August 1926, until his death.
Under his reign, Bhutan continued to maintain almost complete isolation from the outside world, maintaining only limited relations with the British Raj in India. He was succeeded by his son, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

Children

The Second King, Jigme Wangchuck, had five children with his two cross cousins, Ashi Phuntsho Choden and her sister, Ashi Pema Dechen:
Princess Choki Wangmo Wangchuck has two daughters, Ashi Deki Choden and Ashi Sonam Yulgyal.
Princess Deki Yangzom Wangchuck has five children; Ashi Lhazen Nizal Rica, Dasho Jigme Namgyal, Dasho Wangchuck Dorji Namgyal, Ashi Yiwang Pindarica and Ashi Namzay Kumutha.
Princess Pema Choden Wangchuck has four children; Ashi Namden, Dasho Namgyel Dawa, Dasho Wangchen Dawa and Dasho Leon Rabten.

Honours

National honours