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Kesang Choden (queen)
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Not to be confused with Kesang Choden Wangchuck.
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.
Ashi Kesang Choden (born 21 May 1930) is the widow of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.[1] She participates in royal duties of her own accord. She is the only queen grandmother in the world. In Bhutan she is called The Royal Grandmother.[2]
Quick Facts Queen consort of Bhutan, Tenure ...
Kesang Choden | |||||
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The Royal Grandmother | |||||
![]() Kesang Choden in 1950 | |||||
Queen consort of Bhutan | |||||
Tenure | 30 March 1952 – 21 July 1972 | ||||
Coronation | 27 October 1952 | ||||
Born | (1930-05-21) 21 May 1930 (age 94) Bhutan House, Kalimpong, India | ||||
Spouse | |||||
Issue | Sonam Choden Wangchuck Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck Jigme Singye Wangchuck Pema Lhaden Wangchuck Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck | ||||
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House | Dorji (by birth) Wangchuck (by marriage) | ||||
Father | Gongzim Sonam Tobgye Dorji | ||||
Mother | Mayeum Choying Wangmo Dorji | ||||
Religion | Buddhism |
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