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Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| The 5th Druk Gyalpo |
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Bhutan Royal Family The King |
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Bhutan Royal Family |
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His
Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck becomes the fifth Druk Gyalpo |
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Translation of Royal Kasho - |
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| December
14, 2006 |
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I had announced during the National Day celebrations last year about my
abdication, and also briefed the Lhengye Zhungtshog on this decision, the
time has now come for me to hand over my responsibilities to Trongsa Penlop
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. |
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While
we prepare ourselves for parliamentary democracy in 2008, we must all pledge
with our body, speech and mind to be unwavering and steadfast in our efforts
to strengthen the sovereignty and security of Bhutan, to secure the blessings
of liberty, ensure justice and peace in our country, and enhance the unity,
happiness and well being of our people for all time to come.
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taking note of the progress that our nation has made over the past thirty
four years, I would like to state that whatever we have achieved so far
is due to the merit of the people of Bhutan. I, therefore, wish to express
my gratitude to the Clergy, the officials of the Royal Government, the
members of the business community and our security forces, and to all the
people of the twenty Dzongkhags for their unfailing support and loyalty
to me and the country.
I
am confident that a very bright and great future lies ahead for Bhutan
with the leadership of a new King and a democratic system of government
that is best suited for our country, as enshrined under the Constitution.
I have every confidence that there will be unprecedented progress and prosperity
for our nation in the reign of our Fifth King. |
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As
I hand over my responsibilities to my son, I repose my full faith and belief
in the people of Bhutan to look after the future of our nation, for it
is the Bhutanese people who are the true custodians of our tradition and
culture and the ultimate guardians of the security, sovereignty and continued
well being of our country.
May
the blessings of Ugyen Guru Rimpoche, the father of our nation Zhabdrung
Ngawang Namgyel and our Guardian Deities continue to guide the destiny
of our country and protect the future of the glorious Palden Drukpa!
Given
at Tashichhodzong on the Twentieth Day of the Tenth Month of the Fire-Dog
Year, corresponding to the Ninth Day of December 2006.
Druk
Gyalpo
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article was contributed by Kuensel, Bhutan's national newspaper, 2006
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