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He is just 28 years old and he is still not married. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is going to be the fifth Dragon King of Bhutan. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is a highly educated person. He has studied in Oxford University. In fact, he became King two years ago but some objections came from astrologers. Now, he is going to sit in the throne in November 6.

For many years, Bhutan was a monarchy. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has worked for the transformation of the country as a constitutional monarchy. There is a parliament now and the parliament members hold most of the powers. So, he will be perhaps the weakest King in many years. He deserves at least some credit for the peaceful transition to democracy for Bhutan.

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