His Majesty the King granted an audience to delegates of European Bhutan Friendship Societies

His Majesty the King granted an audience to delegates of European Bhutan Friendship Societies.

Delegates from Austria- Bhutan Society, Les Amis Du Bhutan, France, German-Bhutan Himalayan Society, Greece-Bhutan Friendly Association, Society Switzerland Bhutan, The Bhutan Society of United Kingdom, Friends of Bhutan, Netherlands, and Swedish Bhutan Society were hosted high tea at the Tashichhodzong.

Source: BBS

The “Queen of Bhutan” Tulip

The “Queen of Bhutan” Tulip, named after Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen, was publicly launched today at the Nehru-Wangchuck cultural Centre in the capital.

The new tulip plant has been specially cultivated in the Netherlands for the Royal Wedding. It was chosen by Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen from a lot of newly to-be-developed tulip bulbs.

With deep red petals edged with golden yellow colours, the “Queen of Bhutan” Tulip has been developed and cultivated in the Netherlands.

It was offered to Her Majesty the Gyaltsuen as a royal wedding gift from the Dutch citizens at Lingkana Palace.

The tulip was first launched in the Netherlands on September 22, this year.

The tulip reflects the longstanding friendly relationship between Bhutan and the Netherlands, and also symbolises the growing business relations between the two countries.

Speaking at the launch, the Director of Bhutan and Partners, Hank De Jong said the flower reflects the Queen’s personality  that of  warmth and kindness.

Various government officials, diplomats, representatives from the Dutch community and the local business community were present during the launch.

Source: BBS