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Attending the Royal Audience of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Perth, Australia

Introduction In October 2024, Bhutanese citizens residing in Australia had the profound honor of welcoming His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Perth. This visit, part of a larger tour across Australian cities including Sydney and Canberra, was not only a significant event for the Bhutanese diaspora but also a deeply emotional experience for the thousands of Bhutanese who have made Australia their home. Many of Bhutanese have lived abroad for years, often unable to return home due to distance, economic demands, or personal reasons . His Majesty's royal visit, therefore, represented much more than a formal event—it was a reaffirmation of the enduring bond between the King and his people, no matter how far from Bhutan they may be Brief Anecdote of Bhutanese of migrating to Australia Although the migration of 30,000 individuals may seem insignificant for countries with populations in the millions, for Bhutan, which has a population of just over 0.7 million (Econ