The rich and famous tend to get extravagant gifts for their birthday, but what the king of Bhutan wanted for his 40th (which took place on February 21, 2020) was for people to do good.
On behalf of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering asked Bhutanese people to adopt a stray dog, plant a tree, or clean up neighborhood waste in honor of the king’s birthday. “Personal commitment such as this,” the PM wrote on Facebook, “would be the best gift for His Majesty.”
