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Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was born on February 21, 1980 in Kathmandu, Nepal, and is 46 years old.
Born
February 21, 1980
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is 46 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
- Birthplace
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Professions
- monarch
- Citizenship
- Bhutan
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- Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Family
- Mother
- Tshering Yangdon
- Father
- Jigme Singye Wangchuck
- Child
- Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck
- Child
- Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck
- Spouse
- Jetsun Pema
- Sibling
- Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck
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How old is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck?
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is 46 years old as of October 6, 2026 (UTC).
When is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s birthday?
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s recorded birthday is February 21.
Where was Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck born?
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was born in Kathmandu, Nepal.
What was Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s name at birth?
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s recorded birth name is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.