Bhutanese, in the country and across the world, were treated to exciting news when His Majesty the King announced that Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema is expecting a prince.
The packed Changlimethang stadium in Thimphu burst into a huge applause when His Majesty said their Majesties are expecting a son.
“From my side and from Jetsun’s side, this is a gift to the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. I am about to be a father. Both, Jetsun and I, are happy,” His Majesty told the people gathered.
His Majesty said his son will be the country’s son. “Even though our son is yet to be born, I consider him lucky. Our country is peaceful, happy, and secure. Everything is perfect.” His Majesty said it is His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo who worked tirelessly to get the nation to where it is today.
His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo made an appearance at Changlimethang.
Scores of people, from all walks of life, had gathered at the stadium to celebrate the 60th Birth Anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
His Majesty the Fifth King, in his speech to the nation, said today was an extraordinary day and that he was happy to see many people celebrate the day in the country and elsewhere.
His Majesty reminded people of all the services the Fourth Druk Gyalpo has rendered to the Nation. He said the Fourth Druk Gyalpo has always stressed on the rule of law and its significance to the Nation.
Source: BBS
