The King and Queen of Bhutan took part in the Pur-Threl ceremony in Punakha

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema. Je Thrizur passed away on April 8
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Queen Jetsun Pema, and members of the Bhutanese Royal Family took part in the Pur-Threl (scattering of holy ashes) ceremony of the late Je Thrizur at the Mochhu in Punakha. The Prime Minister and representatives from the government also attended the ceremony. His Holiness the Je Khenpo presided over the ceremony. His Holiness Je Thrizur passed away on April 8, 2020 at Tango Dodeyna at the age of 95. The Purjang, a State Funeral, took place on November 7, 2020.

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