Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
Prince Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck (born 16 July 1984) is a Bhutanese prince. Born as the second son of the King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck, he was the heir presumptive to the throne of Bhutan until 5 February 2016, when his nephew Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, his older half-brother and current King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck's son, was born.
| Prince Dasho Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck | |
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Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck welcomes visitors in Washington in 2008 | |
| Born | 16 July 1984 New Delhi, India |
| House | Wangchuck |
| Father | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
| Mother | Dorji Wangmo |
| Religion | Vajrayana Buddhism |
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Prince Jigyel Ugyen is the second son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck from Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. He has an older sister, Princess Ashi Sonam Dechen Wangchuck, as well as four half-brothers and four half-sisters.
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