The Himalayan Beacon posts a picture of the coronation of the new Bhutanese King, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and his quote: “I will never rule you as a King…I shall always serve you, day and night, in the spirit of kindness, justice and equality.”
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