His Majesty The King graced the Passing Out Parade of the Gyalsung Training 2026 Batch (Cohort 2) at the Gyalsung Academy in Khotokha, Wangdue Phodrang, today.
Addressing Gyalsups across all four Gyalsung Academies from Khotokha, His Majesty spoke about how Gyalsung may be one of our most extraordinary achievements as a nation, made possible due to the wholehearted support of the people, with the determination to build a better future for our children.
His Majesty spoke about the generations of Bhutanese who will follow in the footsteps of the Gyalsups of today— their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
His Majesty described Gyalsung as the third family for Gyalsups, after the families they are born into, and the family they of good friends, mentors, and spouses that an individual builds in their lifetime.
His Majesty thanked the people, in particular the parents, for their wholehearted support of Gyalsung.
The Passing Out Parade was held simultaneously at the Gyalsung Academies in Pemathang, Gyalpozhing, and Jamtsholing.
The Opposition Leader, Dasho Pema Chewang, attended the parade at Pemathang, while the Chairperson of the Royal Privy Council, Lyonpo Dr. Tandin Dorji, and the Chairperson of the National Council, Thrizin Sangay Dorji, attended the ceremonies at Gyalpozhing and Jamtsholing.
The ceremonies were also attended by Venerable Lopens of the Zhung Dratshang, Cabinet Ministers, senior officers of the Armed Forces, senior government officials, foreign dignitaries, and the families and friends of the Gyalsups.
A total of 2,847 young men and women completed their training with today’s parade, including 25 cadets who live abroad and returned to Bhutan to take part. The 2026 Batch is the largest cohort trained since Gyalsung began in 2024, bringing the total number of Gyalsups in the country to 12,707.
