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Royal Order of Bhutan

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Royal Order of Bhutan
(Druk Thuksey)
Awarded by  Bhutan
TypeOrder
Established1966
Awarded fordistinguished services to Bhutanese nation or people
StatusCurrently constituted
FounderJigme Dorji Wangchuck
SovereignJigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon
Next (lower)Order of the Wheel of the Thunder Dragon

Ribbon bar of the order

The Royal Order of Bhutan (Dzongkha: Druk Thuksey / Druk Thugsey, meaning "Heart Son of the Thunder Dragon") is a medal awarded by the King of Bhutan. It was established by Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in 1966 and redesigned in 2008.

Award

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It is awarded to people who had contributed in a variety of ways to the socio-economic, religious and political development and growth of Bhutan.[1]

It can be presented to both Bhutanese citizens and foreign nationals.

Insignia

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This order consists of a single class consisting of a neck badge suspended by a collar and matching miniature contained in a fitted case featuring the “cross dorjee and the name of the order in gold block on the lid.

The 65 mm badge consists of a large outer ring with silver crossed dorjees and eight gold lotus petals placed in between, with a red enameled circle within, inside which a yellow enamel bears a golden portrait of the King.

Notable recipients

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Druk Namyrup Tshogpa( Political party of Bhutan and 2018-2024 ruling Government. Awarded on 2023 December 17

Sources

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