The Royals
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck tied knot with his childhood sweetheart and India-educated commoner Jetsun Pema in a traditional Buddhist ceremony at fortress in Thimphu.
Wedding rituals
Amid chanting of hymns by red-robe Buddhist monks and clanging of drums by Bhutanese, the 31-year-old Wangchuck placed the crown on the head of 21-year-old Pema, as the Chief Abot (head of the monks) of Bhutan Je Khenpo led the proceedings.
Tradition
Wearing a raven crown, the King stood with a smile on his chuckle as Pema prostrated herself before him thrice according to the traditions and was served with a liquid that according to belief is for longivity of the couple.
Newlyweds
King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, Queen Jetsun Pema pose after they were married at the Punakha Dzong in Punakha, Bhutan.
oyal portrait
Bhutanese student carries a portrait of King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and Jetsun Pema, before hanging outside the Lungten Zanpa School, their alma mater in the capital of Thimphu, Bhutan.
The Royals
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck tied knot with his childhood sweetheart and India-educated commoner Jetsun Pema in a traditional Buddhist ceremony at fortress in Thimphu.
.The Queen of Bhutan
Pema, who wore a yellow jacket and a skirt was proclaimed the 'Queen of the Kingdom of Bhutan' as the King bestowed the crown on her.
Large gathering
Thousands of Bhutanese, including children and women, thronged the ground near the monastic fortress to catch a glimpse of their King and the Queen.
The bride arrives
Bhutan's royal bride Jetsun Pema, arrives at a traditional welcome on the eve of her wedding to Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, in Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan.
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