Sonam Dechan Wangchuck
| Princess Ashi Sonam Dechen | |
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| Born | 5 August 1981 |
| Spouse | Dasho Phub W. Dorji (m. 2009) |
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Dasho Jigje Singye Wangchuck Dasho Truelku Varotsana Jigten Wangchuck |
| House | Wangchuck |
| Father | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
| Mother | Dorji Wangmo |
| Religion | Buddhism |
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Family of the Third Druk Gyalpo (deceased) HM The Queen Grandmother
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Princess Ashi Sonam Dechen Wangchuck (born August 5, 1981) is a princess of Bhutan. She is the daughter of the 4th King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck and half-sister of the 5th King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. She has a degree in international relations from Stanford University and a masters in law from Harvard Law School.[1] She has also clerked for the Royal High Court of Bhutan. She currently works at the Judiciary of the Kingdom of Bhutan as President of the Bhutan National Legal Institute.
Marriage and children
She married Dasho Phub W. Dorji at the Motithang Palace on 5 April 2009. He is a son of Dasho Zepon Wangchuck, Chief Architect and project manager,[2] from Takchu Gompa, Haa, by his wife, Aum Ugyen Dolma, from Gaselo. Dasho Phub W. Dorji has a master's degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from George Washington University. He topped the 2004 civil service examinations and currently works in the Finance Ministry.[3] He is a director of the Bank of Bhutan.[4]
They have two sons:[5]
- Dasho Jigje Singye Wangchuck.
- Dasho Truelku Varotsana Jigten Wangchuck.
Patronages
- Board Member of the Tarayana Foundation.[6]
Titles, styles, and honours
| Styles of Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuck | |
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| Reference style | Her Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Ashi |
Titles and styles
- 5 August 1981 – present: Her Royal Highness Princess Ashi Sonam Dechen Wangchuck.
Honours
National honours
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Bhutan :
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Foreign honours
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Tonga :
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King George Tupou V Coronation Medal (01/08/2008).[9] -
Dame Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Order of the Crown of Tonga (01/08/2008).[10]
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References
- ↑ Emily Newburger, "In Bhutan, a constitution is in the offing. Will it raise the 'gross national happiness'?", Harvard Law Bulletin, Summer 2007.
- ↑ "HRH Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck marries Dasho Phub W. Dorji", Bhutan Broadcasting Service, 5 April 2009.
- ↑ Bank of Bhutan
- ↑ Tarayana Foundation
- ↑ Royal Ark
- ↑ Royal Ark
- ↑ Royal Ark
- ↑ Royal Ark
External links
- The world's most eligible princesses, Princess Sonam of Bhutan (photo)
- Her marriage
- Top Ten Desired Single Princesses Worldwide, among them : Princess Sonam of Bhutan (photo)
- An interview
| Sonam Dechan Wangchuck Born: 5 August 1981 | ||
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| Preceded by Jamyang Singye Wangchuck |
Line of succession to the Bhutanese throne | Succeeded by Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck |