In December 2006, Jigme, announced that he was abdicating in favor of his 26-year-old son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who remained head of state and retained the regal title, but no longer had absolute power.
In December 2006, the King announced that he was abdicating in favor of his 26-year-old son, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The new head of state retained the regal title, but no longer reigned with absolute power.