Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Ugen Choden Namgyel tied the knot on August 25, 2025.
Published on August 28, 2025 11:24AM
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Key Takeaways
- On August 25, 2025, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Ugen Choden Namgyel got married in a royal wedding.
- The two tied the knot during a traditional ceremony at the Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu.
- The next royal nuptials appear to be Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein's big day on August 30, 2025.
When it came to engagement- and wedding-related news this week, there was one couple the entire world was focused on: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. On August 26, 2025, the pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs player revealed that had decided to take the next step in their relationship, sharing photos from their garden proposal. While the world was collectively celebrating this announcement, you likely missed another key one from Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Ugen Choden Namgyel. On August 25, 2025, the couple married in a traditional ceremony at the Dechencholing Palace, located in Thimphu, the country's capital city.
The groom's half-brother, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema, celebrated the news on Instagram. "His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, son of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, was today joined in marriage with Ugen Choden Namgyel, daughter of Mr. Singye Namgyel and Mrs. Tshering Lhamo," the duo wrote in the caption of the post. "The Royal Wedding was held at Dechencholing Palace in Thimphu on 25 August 2025. The Royal Couple received the sacred blessings of His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and His Holiness the Je Khenpo."
It's unknown how long the newlyweds have been together for. The prince is deeply involved with the country's athletic pursuits. He currently serves as president of the Bhutan Olympic Committee, vice president of the Olympic Council of Asia, and is a member of the International Olympic Committee.
When Is the Next Royal Wedding Happening?
The duo isn't the only royal couple to tie the knot this month. Princess Marie Caroline of Liechtenstein is reportedly planning to say "I do" to Leopoldo Maduro Vollmer at Vaduz Castle, the palace and official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein, Hans-Adam II. On October 21, 2024, the family issued an announcement regarding the duo's engagement, noting that Princess Marie Caroline works in the fashion industry in London, and her fiancé, who is originally from Venezuela, works in investment management, also in the British city.
While official details about the royal nuptials have yet to be released, the guest list will likely include a few famous figures. In 2023, Princess Marie Caroline's parents, Prince Alois and Princess Sophie, attended the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. And earlier this year, the prince also attended Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass in St. Peter's Square—was pictured sitting next to a number of other European monarchs.
