| Kesang Choden | |||||
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| The Royal Grandmother | |||||
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| Queen consort of Bhutan | |||||
| Tenure | 30 March 1952 – 21 July 1972 | ||||
| Coronation | 27 October 1952 | ||||
| Born | 21 May 1930 Bhutan House, Kalimpong, India | ||||
| Spouse | |||||
| Issue | Sonam Choden Wangchuck Dechen Wangmo Wangchuck Jigme Singye Wangchuck Pema Lhaden Wangchuck Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck | ||||
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| House | Dorji (by birth) Wangchuck (by marriage) | ||||
| Father | Gongzim Sonam Tobgye Dorji | ||||
| Mother | Mayeum Choying Wangmo Dorji | ||||
| Religion | Buddhism | ||||
| Bhutanese royal family |
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Ashi Kesang Choden (born 21 May 1930) is the widow of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.[1] 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.[2]
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