Is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck A-List?
YesA
Yes — Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2006
Ascends to the Throne
Ranking Timeline
1999B$1M
Oxford Education
Attended Oxford, setting stage for modernizing role.
2006A▲$5M+$4M
Ascends to the Throne
Became King, taking on the mantle of modernizing Bhutan.
2008A$10M+$5M
New Constitution
Bhutan transitions to parliamentary democracy under his guidance.
2011A$15M+$5M
Royal Wedding
Marriage boosts national pride and strengthens his popularity.
2016A$20M+$5M
Royal Children Born
The birth of heirs ensures dynastic continuity.
2020A$25M+$5M
COVID-19 Response
Leads effective response; further solidifies popularity.
2024A$30M+$5M
King of Bhutan
Overseeing sustainable development and gradual democratization.
Last updated: February 23, 2026