"Joy and celebration": Royal baby news
Just weeks after attending King Charles’ coronation in London, the King and Queen of Bhutan have shared some delightful news.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema confirmed that they are expecting their third child on Wednesday.
The Bhutanese royal couple took to Instagram to announce the happy news.
"Their Majesties, The Druk Gyalpo and Gyaltsuen are happy to share the news that Her Majesty is expecting their third child, due in early autumn," the couple said.
"Their Majesties wish to thank everyone for their continued good wishes and prayers."
Although an official due date has not been announced, Bhutan's autumn is from September to November.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 43, was officially crowned in December 2008 and goes by the official title Druk Gyalpo, which in the local Dzongkha language translates to Dragon King.
Queen Jetsun Pema, 33, is the Dragon Queen of Bhutan.
The couple got married in October 2011 and have two other children, their sons, Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, seven, and Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck, three.
Many fans have shared their well wishes to the royal couple in the comments of the post.
“Congratulations 💖 and may your family be blessed,” wrote one fan.
“Blessings from the UK,” commented another.
“A moment of joy and celebration,” wrote a third.
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