Royal Order of Bhutan (Druk Thuksey) | |
Type: | Order |
Established: | 1966 |
For: | distinguished services to Bhutanese nation or people |
Status: | Currently constituted |
Founder: | Jigme Dorji Wangchuck |
Head Title: | Sovereign |
Head: | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
Higher: | Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon |
Lower: | Order of the Wheel of the Thunder Dragon |
The Royal Order of Bhutan (Dzongkha: Dzongkha: Druk Thuksey / Dzongkha: Druk Thugsey, meaning "Heart Son of the Thunder Dragon") is a medal awarded by the King of Bhutan. It was established by Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in 1966 and redesigned in 2008.
It is awarded to people who had contributed in a variety of ways to the socio-economic, religious and political development and growth of Bhutan.[1]
It can be presented to both Bhutanese citizens and foreign nationals.
This order consists of a single class consisting of a neck badge suspended by a collar and matching miniature contained in a fitted case featuring the “cross dorjee and the name of the order in gold block on the lid.
The 65 mm badge consists of a large outer ring with silver crossed dorjees and eight gold lotus petals placed in between, with a red enameled circle within, inside which a yellow enamel bears a golden portrait of the King.
Druk Namyrup Tshogpa(Political party of Bhutan and 2018-2024 ruling Government. Awarded on 2023 December 17