His Majesty The King conferred Dakyen to the new PM and cabinet ministers

His Majesty The King conferred Dakyen to the new Prime Minister, Dr. Lotey Tshering, and formally appointed the new cabinet ministers at the Tashichhodzong on 7 November.

His Majesty also granted Orange Kabney to the Speaker, Wangchuk Namgyal, and the Leader of Opposition, Dr. Pema Gyamtsho. While the Speaker and the Opposition Leader are not accorded Orange Kabney by the Constitution, His Majesty may award such Kabneys in the exercise of His Majesty’s Royal Prerogatives.

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