Bhutan: born the Royal Prince!

Is a son for the royal family of Bhutan, the small state also called “the kingdom of happiness”. As announced by Lingkana Palace the firstborn of King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, 35, and Queen Jetsun Pema, 25, saw the light. The couple married in 2011 and often has been compared to Prince William and his wife Kate, who right this springtime will visit the kingdom famous in the world for its indicator of “Gross National Happiness” (GNH).

The GNH, a new parameter, is also finished on the agenda of the UN, proposed as an alternative alongside of indices based on development and productivity merely economic: it indicates the need to take into account the moral satisfaction and happiness of citizens, which cannot be counted in “US$”.

“Our happiness knows no bounds, announcing the birth of His Royal Highness”, the royals wrote. Ascended the throne in 2008 after his father, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, abdicated in 2006, the fifth ‘Dragon King’, nicknamed the “Prince Charming” has studied in Oxford, England, while his young bride attended the Regent’s College of London.

Long life and prosperity to Bhutan!

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