Sonam Yangden Wangchuck

Princess of Bhutan (born 2023)

Sonam Yangden Wangchuck
Born	(2023-09-09) 9 September 2023 (age 8 months) Lingkana Palace, Thimphu, Bhutan
House	Wangchuck
Father	Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Mother	Jetsun Pema
Religion	Buddhism

Bhutanese royal family

The Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King) The Druk Gyaltsuen (Dragon Queen) The Druk Gyalsey (Dragon Prince) Prince Jigme Ugyen Princess Sonam Yangden The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Princess Sonam Dechen Prince Jigyel Ugyen Queen Mother Tshering Pem Princess Chimi Yangzom Princess Kesang Choden Prince Ugyen Jigme Queen Mother Tshering Yangdon Princess Dechen Yangzom Prince Jigme Dorji Queen Mother Sangay Choden Prince Khamsum Singye Princess Euphelma Choden
Family of the Third Druk Gyalpo (deceased) The Queen Grandmother Princess Sonam Choden Princess Dechen Wangmo Princess Pema Lhaden Princess Kesang Wangmo
Family of the Second Druk Gyalpo (deceased) Princess Choki Wangmo Prince Namgyel Princess Deki Yangzom Princess Pema Choden
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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 the third line to the throne after her brothers Crown Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck and Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck.

Biography

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]

Titles and styles

Styles of Sonam Yangden Wangchuck

Reference style	Her Royal Highness
Spoken style	Your Royal Highness
Alternative style	Gyalsem

9 September 2023 – present: Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Yangden Wangchuck, Gyalsem (Princess) of Bhutan.

References

^ "His Majesty King Jigme Khesar on Instagram: "Announcement 9th September 2023: We are honoured to share the wonderful news that a healthy baby girl has been born to Their Majesties…"". Instagram. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
^ "His Majesty King Jigme Khesar on Instagram: "December 2023: Her Royal Highness the Gyalsem has been named Sonam Yangden Wangchuck."". Instagram. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
^ "3-month-old Royal Baby Officially Named". www.dailybhutan.com.
^ His Majesty’s visit to Bangladesh
^ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bagladesh

Regnal titles
Sonam Yangden Wangchuck House of Wangchuck Born: 9 September 2023
Lines of succession
Preceded by Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck	Line of succession to the Bhutanese throne 3rd position	Succeeded by Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck