Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck (born 16 July 1984[1]) is the heir presumptive to the throne of Bhutan.
Wangchuck is the second son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. He became heir presumptive following the abdication of his father on 14 December 2006 and the ascension of his brother Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck.
He was educated at Choate Rosemary Hall, in Wallingford, CT, USA where he graduated in 2003. He went on to attend St Peter's College, Oxford, where he graduates in summer 2007.
He made international headlines in 2003, when he left Oxford University to fight Indian rebels who were residing illegally in Bhutan.[2]
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Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
Born: 16 July 1984 |
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| Bhutanese royalty | ||
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| First in line | Line of
succession to the Bhutanese Throne 1st position |
Succeeded by Khamsum Singhye Wangchuck |
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