A picture of Prince Jigme Namgyel of Bhutan was recently released, just ahead of his three-month birth anniversary. His adorable face and gorgeous eyes have captivated the hearts of million across the world, making him one of the most adorable royalty babies of all time.
Dragon Prince of Bhutan
Bhutan's royal palace released a sweet photo of their young Dragon Prince. The new snaps were shared on his parents Facebook pages and their national website according to People.
Bhutan's young Dragon Prince was born at Lingkana Palace on February 5. The prince's birth was celebrated by a sacred Bhutanese tradition with Je Khenpo, the chief abbot and spiritual leader of most Buddhist nations, presiding the religious ceremony.
His royal parents, dubbed as the "William and Kate of the Himalayas", King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema are the rulers of the remote Asian Kingdom, found tucked in the Himalayas between China and India. The heir to the Bhutan throne, the Dragon Prince, could now easily be dubbed as the "Prince George of the Himalayas."
Celebrating The Arrival Of The Dragon Prince
According to Good, the arrival of the Dragon prince was marked with the planting of 108,000 new saplings throughout the land. The new saplings symbolize the coming of a new baby, heir to the King.
Each household in Bhutan, which is roughly around 82,000, planted a tree in honour of the arrival of the Dragon Prince. An additional 26,000 trees were contributed by arborists to reach the significant number of 108, which is the number of earthly desires blocking the path to enlightenment according to Buddhism.
The tree planting is like a cleansing of the spirit to achieve enlightenment with each tree removing the blocks along the path. This practice is similar to Japan's 108 bells sounding off every New Year's Eve. This can also be observed on Buddhist monks as they bow 108 times.
"We are now nurturing the plants as if we are nurturing the little prince," a volunteer told the BBC, reflecting the Himalayan nation's overwhelming commitment to the community and the environment.
Royals Of Bhutan Visited By Royals Of Cambridge
Earlier last month, Prince William and Princess Kate visited the mountains of Bhutan as part of their tour of India. With their visit, the two royal families hope to strengthen the bonds between the two nations.
The royal couples were spotted having fun doing games while on tour around the Bhutanese palace. Later in the evening, they reportedly enjoyed a private dinner together.
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