Monarchy

King Ugyen Wangchuck
(The first king)

The dual form of governance continued until the birth of the Wangchuk dynasty and establishment of hereditary Monarchy in 1907.The reigning Wangchuk dynasty and hereditary Monarchy was established in 1907. His Majesty Ugyen Wangchuck became the first hereditary monarch of Bhutan on December 17, 1907. Ugyen Wangchuck was elected as the first hereditary monarch of Bhutan on December 17, 1907. The king of Bhutan is known as Druk Gyalpo. The present King Jigme Singye Wangchuck is the fourth hereditary king. The establishment of a hereditary monarchy was indeed the most important landmark in the recorded history of Bhutan.

Ugyen Wangchuck ( 1907-1926 AD) was the son of Jigme Namgyel . He was born in 1862 . He was an able administrator and a wise diplomat. He took several reforms and introduced the system of western education. He opened many schools. He signed a new Anglo-Bhutanese Treaty with British India Raj in 1910. He ruled for 19 years. He died in August 21, 1926. He was married to Queen Ashi Tsendue Lhamo. His son Jigme Wangchuck became the second King of Bhutan after his death.