Bhutan crowns new king
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The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has crowned its new king in a colourful ceremony. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is the world's youngest monarch, and is now also the head of the world's youngest democracy. Significantly, Bhutan's drive towards democracy has come mainly from the monarchy and not from the people.
Presenter: Zulfikar Abbany
Speaker: Professor Benjamin Reilly, director, Centre for Democratic Institutions, Australian National University
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