Succession to the Bhutanese throne

Currently the line of succession is according to male-preference cognatic primogeniture with males preceding females who are in the same degree of kinship.

The actual line of succession may be much longer as there could be other legitimate descendants of King Ugyen Wangchuck.

The legitimate descendants of King Ugyen Wangchuck are presently entitled to succeed.

If a king dies leaving a pregnant wife, the unborn child will automatically assume a place in the line of succession if there is no male heir.

If the successor to the throne has not reached the age of majority of 21 or is mentally or physically incapable of performing his functions, there are two possible outcomes: The council of regency is composed of: The members of the Council of Regency must take an oath of allegiance before parliament to faithfully discharge their duties.