His Majesty, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, members of the Royal Family led a group of clergy, senior government officials and the Thai community in Bhutan, in offering a thousand butter lamps and prayers in memory of the Thai King at the Kuenra of the Tashichhodzong.
His Majesty Commanded that special prayers be held, and butter lamps be lit in sacred temples across Bhutan, dedicated to the memory of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Tomorrow, the 14th of October, will be observed as a day of mourning in Bhutan. The National Flag will fly at half mast to honour the memory of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol, and offices and schools will remain closed to enable the people to visit temples and offer prayers.