| Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan | |
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| Monarchy | |
 Arms of His Royal Highness the Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan |
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| Incumbent: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk 5th Dragon King |
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| Style: | His Royal Highness |
| Heir apparent: | Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck (presumptive) |
| First monarch: | Sir Ugyen Wangchuk |
| Formation: | 1907 |
Bhutan, in the native Bhutanese, is known as Dryukyul which translates into The Land of Dragons. The Kings of Bhutan are known as the Druk Gyalpo (English translation: Dragon King) and the Bhutanese call themselves as the Drukpa meaning Dragon people.
The current ruler of Bhutan is the 5th Hereditary King His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk, who is the 5th Druk Gyalpo. He wears the Raven Crown which is the official Crown worn by the Monarchs of Bhutan.
He is correctly styled "Mi'wang 'Ngada Rimboche" (His Majesty) and addressed "'Ngada Rimboche" (Your Majesty).
Druk Gyalpo Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk is the youngest reigning monarch in the world. He ascended to the throne in November 2008 after his father, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, abdicated the throne in his favor. The 5th Dragon King of Bhutan was known as Prince Charming when he visited Thailand as a Crown Prince to attend the 60th Anniversary Year of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
His father King Jigme Singye Wangchuk is the creator of GNH (Gross National Happiness)
The Hereditary Dragon Monarchs of Bhutan:
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