Tshering Pem
| Tshering Pem | |||||
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| Queen mother of Bhutan | |||||
| Predecessor | Kesang Choden | ||||
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29 December 1957 Nobgang, Punakha, Bhutan | ||||
| Spouse | Jigme Singye Wangchuck | ||||
| Issue |
Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck Kesang Choden Wangchuck Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck | ||||
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| Father | Yab Ugyen Dorji | ||||
| Mother | Yum Thuiji Zam | ||||
| Religion | Buddhism | ||||
This name uses Bhutanese naming customs. Bhutanese people have two given names, neither of which is a surname or family name unless they are descended from royal or noble lineages.
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Family of the Third Druk Gyalpo (deceased) HM The Queen Grandmother
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Family of the Second Druk Gyalpo (deceased)
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Former Queen Tshering Pem is one of the four wives and queens of Bhutanese king Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who ruled until his abdication in 2006.
She was educated at St. Joseph's Convent, Kalimpong, and St. Helen's School, Kurseong, India.
Children
She had, with the former king, the following children:
- Princess Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck.
- Princess Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck.
- Prince Dasho Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck.
Patronages
- Co-Chairman of the Bhutan Foundation.
- President of the Bhutan Youth Development Foundation (YDF).
Honours
National honours
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Bhutan :
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Commemorative Silver Jubilee Medal of King Jigme Singye (02/06/1999). -
King Jigme Khesar Investiture Medal (06/11/2008).[1]
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See also
References
- http://bhutannewsonline.com/monarchy.html
- http://www.worldwhoswho.com/public/views/royal_families.html?country=BHUTAN
| Tshering Pem Born: 29 December 1957 | ||
| Bhutanese royalty | ||
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| Preceded by Kesang Choden |
Queen Mother of Bhutan 2006–present |
Incumbent |
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