Royal Order of Bhutan explained

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.

Award

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.

Insignia

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.

Notable recipients

Druk Namyrup Tshogpa(Political party of Bhutan and 2018-2024 ruling Government. Awarded on 2023 December 17

Notes and References

  1. http://www.bhutan2008.bt/en/node/462 Recipients of the Druk Thugsey Award and the Coronation medal