Kesang Choden (queen)

Ashi Kesang Choden (born 21 May 1930) is the Queen Grandmother of Bhutan and the widow of the late Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. 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.

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.
Kesang Choden
Queen Grandmother of Bhutan
Kesang Choden in 1950
Druk Gyaltsuen
Tenure30 March 1952 – 21 July 1972
Coronation27 October 1952
Born (1930-05-21) 21 May 1930
Bhutan House, Kalimpong, India
Spouse
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(m. 1951; died 1972)​
IssueSonam Choden Wangchuck
Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck
Jigme Singye Wangchuck
Pema Lhaden Wangchuck
Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck
Names
Kesang Choden Wangchuck
HouseDorji (by birth)
Wangchuck (by marriage)
FatherGongzim Sonam Tobgye Dorji
MotherMayeum Choying Wangmo Dorji
ReligionBuddhism
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