His royal cuteness! King of Bhutan follows in Kate's footsteps by taking adorable portraits of his baby son for the monarchs' September calendar

The King of Bhutan has followed in the Duchess of Cambridge's footsteps by getting behind the camera to take official portraits of his young son.

His royal cuteness! King of Bhutan follows in Kate's footsteps by taking adorable portraits of his baby son for the monarchs' September calendar

Proud dad King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck snapped three adorable new pictures of his six-month-old for the royals' official September calendar.

The images show a beaming Prince Jigme Namgyal Wangchuck wearing a traditional checked robe with cream cuffs and navy shoes, as well as a yellow badge bearing his father's image. 

The King of Bhutan has followed in the Duchess of Cambridge's footsteps by getting behind the camera to take official portraits of his young son Prince Jigme

The King of Bhutan has followed in the Duchess of Cambridge's footsteps by getting behind the camera to take official portraits of his young son Prince Jigme

Prince Jigme Namgyal Wangchuck wore a traditional checked robe with cream sleeved and a badge with his father's image for the portraits taken by his dad

Prince Jigme Namgyal Wangchuck wore a traditional checked robe with cream sleeved and a badge with his father's image for the portraits taken by his dad

The calendar was released by Yellow Bhutan, a cultural organisation who announced the new images on Facebook. 

'Our September calendar is a treat, featuring these adorable images of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, as photographed by His Majesty The King,' their statement read.

Siofra Brennan


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