Council Overview
Lyonpo Dr Tandin Dorji, a former Royal Bhutan Army physician of 30 years, has been appointed Chairperson of the Privy Council, receiving the orange scarf. A 1976 graduate of Armed Forces Medical College Pune, Dr Dorji was previously honored with the red scarf by His Majesty The King in 2009, marking his distinguished service to the nation.
Organogram
The Royal Privy Council operates under a carefully structured organizational framework designed to uphold our constitutional mandate. This structure, headed by the esteemed Chairperson and Council Members, encompasses specialized divisions that collaboratively address the multifaceted responsibilities entrusted to our institution. Our organizational chart illustrates the synergy between policy-making, administration, legal counsel, and support functions, ensuring the efficient and dignified execution of our duties in service to the Crown and the Kingdom of Bhutan.
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Lyonpo Dr. Tandin Dorji
Chairman
Dasho Kesang Wangdi
Deputy Chairman
Dasho Bharat tamang
Member
Dasho Thinley Dorji
Member
Privy Council Composition
The Constitution of Bhutan, enacted in 2008, establishes a four-member advisory body known as the Privy Council. Its composition reflects a balance of royal and governmental input: two councilors are directly chosen by the Druk Gyalpo (the King), while the Lhengye Zhungtsho (Cabinet) and the National Council each nominate one member. This select group’s primary function is to address and manage matters concerning the entitlements and prerogatives of the Bhutanese monarch and the royal household. Essentially, the Privy Council serves as a dedicated entity overseeing affairs related to the Crown’s special status and interests within the nation’s constitutional framework.
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