Royal Order of Bhutan (Druk Thuksey) | |
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Awarded by Bhutan | |
Type | Order |
Established | 1966 |
Awarded for | distinguished services to Bhutanese nation or people |
Status | Currently constituted |
Founder | Jigme Dorji Wangchuck |
Sovereign | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Great Victory of the Thunder Dragon |
Next (lower) | Order of the Wheel of the Thunder Dragon |
Ribbon bar of the order |
The Royal Order of Bhutan (Dzongkha: Druk Thuksey / Druk Thugsey, meaning "Heart Son of the Thunder Dragon") is a medal awarded by the King of Bhutan. It was established by Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in 1966 and redesigned in 2008.