The fifth Dragon King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, crowned this week, has the right outlook:
I will never rule you as a King. I will protect you as a parent, care for you as a brother and serve you as a son. I have no personal goals other than to fulfill your hopes and [...]
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