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Historic Ceremony

Jun 04, 1974 4 mins read

June 2, Day of Coronation The day of June 2, 1974, broke brightly with an atmosphere of calm and sunlit tranquility. At 6 a.m. His Majesty the King took the "Long Life" blessing in Dechhencholing Palace, before leaving in procession for Tashichhodzong.

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