Bhutans royal wedding frenzy

Despite its modesty and simplicity, the first royal wedding under Bhutan s democratic constitutional monarchy is fast becoming a national affair for the people of Bhutan. With everyone gearing up for this weekend s public festivities, the wedding of king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and 21yearold Jetsun Pema, is becoming a boon to the nation s economy. Though Bhutan focuses on gross national happiness in lieu of the traditional measure of Gross Domestic Product, the festivities show the merging of the two. Al Jazeera s Harry Fawcett reports from Thimphu. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people s lives. We bring topics to light that often go underreported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a voice to the Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impart