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Kesang Choden (queen) was born on 21 May, 1930 in Bhutan House, Kalimpong, India, is an A queen mother. Discover Kesang Choden (queen)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 93 years old?
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93 years old |
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Taurus |
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21 May, 1930 |
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21 May |
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Bhutan House, Kalimpong, India |
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Bhutan
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Kesang Choden (queen) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 93 years old, Kesang Choden (queen) height not available right now. We will update Kesang Choden (queen)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Kesang Choden (queen)'s Husband?
Her husband is Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (m. 1951-1972)
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Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (m. 1951-1972) |
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Kesang Choden (queen) Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kesang Choden (queen) worth at the age of 93 years old? Kesang Choden (queen)’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from Bhutan. We have estimated Kesang Choden (queen)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Ashi Kesang Choden (born 21 May 1930) is the Queen Grandmother of Bhutan and the widow of the late Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
She participates in royal duties of her own accord.
She is the only queen grandmother in the world.
In Bhutan she is called The Royal Grandmother.
She was educated at the St Joseph's Convent, Kalimpong, India, as well as the House of Citizenship, London.
In her reminiscence, the Queen notes:
"The Irish nuns of St. Joseph’s Convent were very well educated and taught us well. The nuns were most kind and loving to me and I in turn loved and respected them greatly."
She married Crown Prince of Bhutan (Druk Gyalsey), Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, at the Ugyen Pelri Thang Palace, Paro, on 5 October 1951.
She became Queen consort of Bhutan in 1952 when her husband, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, ascended to the throne upon the death of his father.
In 1953 she was expecting her first child, a daughter.
Her first daughter arrived earlier than she expected as she was waiting for a Western doctor and her mother to travel to Thimphu to help with the delivery.
The previous Queen, Ashi Phuntsho Choden, her maid, and the Bhutanese doctor Phenchun helped to deliver her daughter.
Her children with the Third Druk Gyalpo were:
In 1972, she was appointed regent when her husband was ill.
She has also been a patron of annual prayers conducted for the well-being and security of the King, country, and the people.
She provides subsistence allowance to about 200 monks and tshampas (lay monks) in various monasteries in Bumthang, Dokar Phurdrub Gompa and Euto Gompa in Paro, Nyala Gompa in Trongsa and Jangsa Gompa in Kalimpong, India.
She also has a keen interest in preserving the unique art, architecture and cultural heritage of Bhutan and in promoting research and scholarship on the kingdom.
She often visits religious places in Bhutan and India.
In commemoration of the Royal Grandmother's 87th birth anniversary, a book titled "The Heart of a Sacred Kingdom, Her Majesty the Royal Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck: A Lifetime of Service to the People and Kingdom of Bhutan" was published on Sunday 21 May 2017.
