The King and Queen of Bhutan offered prayers for Prince Philip at the Mongar Dzong

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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema offered prayers in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan offered prayers and lighted 1,000 butter lamps in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the Mongar Dzong. The King and Queen were accompanied by Queen Mother Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck (Gyalyum Kude), Prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (Gyaltshab), and his wife Ashi Yeatso Lhamo Wangchuck.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema offered prayers in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema offered prayers in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema offered prayers in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

The King had ordered that special prayers be held in monasteries across Bhutan for Prince Philip. In Thimphu, Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, the Foreign Affairs Minister, British residents in Bhutan, and Bhutanese who studied in the UK, offered prayers and lighted 1,000 butter lamps at the Simtokha Dzong. In Tibetan Buddhism, butter lamps are offered on an altar in the hopes that people become free of suffering and reach enlightenment.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema offered prayers in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel and Queen Jetsun Pema offered prayers in memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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  1. Achard6211/4/21 12:19

    Quelle magnifique offrande que toutes ces prières et ces lampes à beurre allumées dans ce décor très coloré !

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  2. Debra11/4/21 13:36

    A beautiful gesture.

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  3. DSC11/4/21 19:29

    Just wow! So very considerate of Bhutan and the Royal Family there.

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    1. Rosalyn12/4/21 12:03

      Agree, DSC. It's touching

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  4. Anonymous11/4/21 21:38

    This is a beautiful and reverent gesture. The countries of Bhutan and Britain share close ties since the 1700s and during the period of British India. Many Bhutanese are educated in Britain and the UK. The close ties were evident given that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge even spent a few days in Bhutan in the company of the King and Queen during their visit to India a few years ago.
    - Anon 9:13

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  5. Anonymous12/4/21 04:53

    It's amazing how many people are touched by the British Royal family.
    J.

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    1. Anonymous12/4/21 14:10

      Yes...especially from all the countries they colonized and ruled over.
      - Anon 9:13

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    2. Anonymous12/4/21 20:55

      @Anon 9:13 a wonderful relationship came out of it. Always look on the bright side.
      J.

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    3. Anonymous13/4/21 01:47

      @j : Many families who were enslaved in the sugar plantations of the Caribbean, as well as other colonial events in Africa and India might disagree with you about the 'wonderful relationship' or take your advice of looking at the bright side. History.
      - Anon 9:13

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  6. LindaS12/4/21 08:13

    How wonderful! It brought tears to my eyes - such a beautiful gesture.

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    1. deadeggs12/4/21 14:09

      I had to hold my tears back.
      An impressive gesture.

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  7. Anonymous12/4/21 19:49

    What a reverent gesture for the loss of Philip!

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