On October, 29, 2020, Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck of Bhutan got married to Dasho Thinlay Norbu in a royal wedding ceremony that took place at Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu. The ceremony was attended by The King, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo and the Je Khenpo.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Princess Eeuphelma's half-brother, shared the news on his official Instagram account. The King also shared two photos of the couple taken during the wedding. Princess Eeuphelma is the daughter of the fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck and Queen Mother Ashi Sangay Choden. She is half-sister of the fifth King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck was born in 1993. The Princess graduated from the Department of Sociology of Georgetown University in the U.S. in 2016. As President of the Bhutan Paralympic Committee, The Princess represents Bhutan internationally to enhance the participation of Bhutanese athletes with disabilities in various international sports events.
Dasho Thinlay Norbu was born in 1991 as the son of Yab Dhondup Gyaltshen and Yum Sonam Chuki. Dasho is the younger brother of Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck. Dasho studied in St. Joseph's school - North Point, and graduated from St. Stephens College, New Delhi. Dasho currently works as a first officer pilot with Druk Air.
They are just gorgeous. The Bhutanese definitely are the most attractive royals. Not that it matters! It's neat that she is marrying a relative of Queen Jetsun. I hope we get more on them in the future. I always wonder what it's like to study abroad in the US like she did and return to Bhutan. What did she think of the US?
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you Amy.
Deleteu r so right .they r so beautiful.
DeleteA real pleasure to see these people in their local clothes.
ReplyDeleteIndeed MaryT .
DeleteBeautiful symmetrical face...and yes, all very flamboyant. Frieda
ReplyDeleteQuelles magnifiques photos très colorées de ce couple charmant ; j'aime bien également la photo en noir et blanc qui est plus naturelle !
ReplyDeleteTHAT there are still regions in the world where traditional clothes are worn: how wonderfull!
ReplyDeleteAnd still being modern young people with studies abroad, man ánd woman!beautifull colours!
From Joann: I always think of those royals living in remote kingdoms cut off from Western cultures and traditions. But they are anything but cut off. From what I've read of them, they are highly intelligent, having been educated in various universities throughout the world. Even Empress Masako graduated from a high school in the U.S. and Princess Kiko once lived in Philadelphia (I think.) I believe the King of Bhutan studied in both the U.S. and England. What amazes me, though, is how these royals are retaining their country's traditions for future generations.
DeleteYes, a lovely couple. Best wishes to them on their marriage and a happy life to follow.
ReplyDeleteI think it's so charming that the younger brother of the queen marries the younger half sister of her husband the king. I have had that happen with three sets of friends, where the siblings of both spouses married each other. All of these connections were love connections and not family arrangements.
- Anon 9:13
Wow, what wonderful pictures. Congratulations to the couple. They are a rather striking couple, just like the king and queen.
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Well, that was an interesting read. A beautiful couple, and I love the gorgeous colors of Bhutan traditional fashion. Let's see if a cute baby will be on the way soon.
ReplyDeleteActually, also... Queen Jetsun Pema's older sister Yeatso Lhamo is married to the current king's older brother Dasho Jigme Dorji; they have a (4yo?) daughter. So that's three times so far in this family. I think there are still enough left to go around. Perhaps it's their custom (if the "spark" is there to make it work).
~Laurel~
They are a very attractive couple. Their traditional costumes are gorgeous! I love their style in the modern clothing as well. It is nice to see Princess Mako in her beautiful kimono, and to see her bangs swept to the side.
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