Royal Order of Bhutan (Druk Thuksey) | |
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Type | Order |
Established | 1966 |
Awarded for | distinguished services to Bhutanese nation or people |
Status | Currently constituted |
Founder | Jigme Dorji Wangchuck |
Sovereign | Jigme 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- William Mackey (1973).
- Lyonpo Jigme Yoser Thinley, Former Prime Minister of Bhutan (2 June 1999).
- Dasho Dr. Lotay Tshering, Former Prime Minister of Bhutan
- Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan
- Royal Bhutan Airline (Drukair)
- Pawo Choyning Dorji
- Arvind kumar Mishra (Managing Director of Mangdechu Hydro project awarded on 2023 December 17)
- Bhutan Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval (BEAR) Team (2021)
Druk Namyrup Tshogpa( Political party of Bhutan and 2018-2024 ruling Government. Awarded on 2023 December 17
Sources
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