Bhutan’s King and Queen Receive Honorary Doctorates from Chulalongkorn University

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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan were conferred honorary doctoral degrees

On December 22, 2025, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan were conferred honorary doctoral degrees by Chulalongkorn University at a ceremony held at the university’s Auditorium and Maha Chulalongkorn Building in Bangkok. Founded in 1917, Chulalongkorn University is Thailand’s oldest and leading institution of higher learning.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan were conferred honorary doctoral degrees

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan were conferred honorary doctoral degrees

The King was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in International Development Studies in recognition of his visionary leadership in advancing peace, inclusive development, good governance, youth empowerment, and innovative national initiatives, as well as for strengthening international engagement and Bhutan–Thailand relations.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan were conferred honorary doctoral degrees

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan were conferred honorary doctoral degrees

Queen Jetsun Pema was conferred a Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology and Anthropology in recognition of her distinguished service in promoting social well-being, environmental conservation, public health and mental well-being, the inclusion of persons with disabilities, and grassroots economic development.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan were conferred honorary doctoral degrees

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan were conferred honorary doctoral degrees
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  1. Achard6222/12/25 19:54

    Quel superbe couple ; sur fond Bordeaux, la reine porte un rang délicat de perles de Tahiti !

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  2. Anonymous22/12/25 20:33

    So dignified and gorgeous

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  3. Anonymous22/12/25 23:18

    Love her hair and the pearls look so nice with these beautiful colours.

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    1. DSC23/12/25 15:32

      Right. Her hair worn this style looks marvellous. As it does anyway.

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  4. Ava Pittman23/12/25 04:36

    Love her outfit, the colors and fabric, beautiful. The pearl necklace, wow! I think they look to be black pearls, gorgeous strand of pearls.

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  5. Anonymous23/12/25 09:36

    Very beautiful couple. Always feel sorry for PhD students when honorary degrees are handed out to dignitaries … it’s so much work to earn a PhD, it’s hard to accept that others can walk right up and gain one in a single ceremony!

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    1. Anonymous23/12/25 16:37

      I never understood why it is done

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    2. Anonymous24/12/25 04:52

      I agree

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  6. Anonymous23/12/25 11:17

    Wonderful couple!

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  7. Anonymous24/12/25 01:12

    The outfits are black, to possibly show respect, or seriousness in the academic environment and they still incorporate beautiful colors and designs! Love her skirt. Also, like the Thai academic robes. Christine

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  8. Anonymous25/12/25 00:31

    Elegant and simply charming. For a Doctorate Title great. Well deserved.
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