After a late night & many miles/Kms walked the Royal Couple have an early start to the final official day of celebrations. A day for the public to see & for the lucky a chance to meet a speak to them. Before the public celebrations there is a ceremony to attend in the the Trashi Choe Dzong. No VIP’s, or public in attendance just close family & a few personal friends. Everyone of us in the media group felt very privileged to be witness to this historical event.
The 4th King escourts Rahul Gandhi for the early morning ceremony at Trashi Choe Dzong.
The 4th King enjoying a moment with a young Royal.
5th King of Bhutan arrives at Trashi Choe Dzong.
Holy wine.
Honouring the flag.
The Queen honours the flag.
Buddha Thondrol.
Royal Dancers.
The public have been gathering since 3am for this days celebrations. I know this as I could hear them from my hotel room. A wonderful opportunity for the general public to help celebrate this wonderful occasion. Taking place at the Changlimithang Stadium, the Royal couple spend the day meeting as many people as possible.
Waiting for the king.
Royal dancers.
Waiting for the Royal Couple.
Holy wine.
The King accepts a sip of the holy wine.
Blessing the flag.
Blessing the flag
The kiss.
The new "Thondrol of Guru Rimpoche".
The Mighty Thondrol
Tibetan Dance Troop.
A section of the crowd.
Dance troops.
Black Hat Dancers.
Black Hat Dance.
The Royal Walkabout.
The Royal Walkabout.
The Royal Walkabout.
The Royal Walkabout.
