His Majesty The King graces Parliament opening ceremony
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His Majesty The King graced the Opening Ceremony of the fifth Session of the Third Parliament yesterday.
Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen also graced the ceremony, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck and His Royal Highness Prince Ugyen Jigme Wangchuck.
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