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“Let’s get work done” – A reflection on His Majesty’s Royal Audience to Bhutanese in Sydney, Australia

Oct 14, 2024 5 mins read

On October 12, 2024, over a thousand Bhutanese residing in Sydney and nearby regions were blessed with an extraordinary and momentous occasion; the sacred privilege of a royal audience with His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and the Royal Family, marking a historic first on Australian soil.

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