Sonam Yangden Wangchuck | |
Father: | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
Mother: | Jetsun Pema |
House: | Wangchuck |
Birth Date: | 9 September 2023 |
Birth Place: | Lingkana Palace, Thimphu, Bhutan |
Religion: | Buddhism |
Sonam Yangden Wangchuck (born 9 September 2023) is the third child of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema. She is third in line to the throne after her brothers Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck and Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck.
On 9 September 2023, the King announced that the Queen had delivered their third child and only daughter at the Lingkana Palace.[1] The baby's name, Sonam Yangden Wangchuck, was announced on 9 December 2023.[2]
Sonam is a Bhutanese name meaning merit, longevity and good fortune. The name Yangden (or Yangdon), meaning precious jewel, signifies prosperity and well-being.[3]
The princess accompanied her parents and siblings on the state visit to Bangladesh that took place in March 2024.[4] [5]
Royal Name: | Sonam Yangden Wangchuck |
Dipstyle: | Her Royal Highness |
Offstyle: | Your Royal Highness |
Altstyle: | Gyalsem |