Monarch crowned in Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan

The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan crowned its fifth king in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony.

Monarch crowned in Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan
Thu, 06 Nov, 2008 - 08:07

The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan crowned its fifth king in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony.

This morning, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, 52, placed the Raven Crown on the head of his son, 28-year old Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, giving him the title of Druk Gyalpo, or Dragon King.

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