On 20 May 2011, during the opening of the parliament's seventh session, the king announced their engagement, saying "As King, it is now time for me to marry. After much thought I have decided that the wedding shall be later this year." Describing Jetsun Pema, he said "Now, many will have their own idea of what a Queen should be like—that she should be uniquely beautiful, intelligent and graceful. I think with experience and time, one can grow into a dynamic person in any walk of life with the right effort. For the Queen, what is most important is that at all times, as an individual she must be a good human being, and as Queen, she must be unwavering in her commitment to serve the People and Country. As my queen, I have found such a person and her name is Jetsun Pema. While she is young, she is warm and kind in heart and character. These ...
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