Kate Middleton and Prince William Will Travel to Bhutan This Spring: Here Are 4 Places They Should Visit
JANUARY 8, 2016 3:17 PM
by BROOKE BOBB

Today, Kensington Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will journey to the kingdom of Bhutan this spring for their first official trip since Princess Charlotte’s birth in May. The royal couple is set to meet their Himalayan counterparts, the young King Jigme and Queen Jetsun, on the trip to strengthen ties between the two countries—the last time a member of the British monarchy visited Bhutan was when Prince Andrew toured there in 2010 and earlier, Prince Charles in 1998. Kate and William’s travel plans will also undoubtedly further the world’s growing interest in this small kingdom that, until 1974, was closed off to tourists. Interestingly, the country measures its success in gross national happiness (GNH) as opposed to GDP, and it was only in 1999 that the government lifted their ban on TV and Internet. Suffice it to say, this small nation still remains largely off the grid, but over the last couple of years it has gained the attention of travel enthusiasts and luxury resorts from around the globe, and now the beloved Kate and Will.

King And Queen Of Bhutan
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King Jigme and Queen Jetsun
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Aside from the official business they will attend to while in Bhutan, here are the four destinations the royal couple shouldn’t miss on their jaunt through the happiest place on earth.

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Monastery
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Punakha Dzong, or “The Palace of Great Happiness”
This architectural wonder—six stories, centered around three courtyards, and situated on an island—was built in 1638 (the site of the coronation of Bhutan’s first king) and served as the seat of government of Bhutan until 1955. The building also represents the country’s vow to uphold Buddhist values and houses many sacred religious relics. The site is one of the country’s most visited and most nationally admired—Kate and Prince William and are sure to spend some time here, since their hosts, Bhutan’s king and queen, were married here in 2011.

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