Bhutanese king set to take a commoner bride

(CBS/AP) The world's youngest monarch, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan, is set to marry his 21-year-old commoner bride, Jetsun Perma, in a set of ceremonies on Oct. 13, 2011. The couple became engaged just three weeks after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had their special day in Buckingham Palace.

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While there won't be any foreign princes, visiting heads of state and celebrities, the Bhutanese royal family will all be in attendance with the rest of the country's 700,000 people watching live on TV.

The Oxford-educated king is well-liked by his constituents. He has made it a point to push for democratic reforms and development. It also helps that the king's evening bike rides through the streets and his reputation as a laid-back, accessible leader has made him seem personable.

"He's lovable, he's kind, he loves his people, he always interacts with us, he always makes us feel like we are his family," said Anu Chhetri, 14, who often sees the king pedaling through nearby villages. "He inspires us. He's everything to us."

His bride has no royal connection whatsoever, and is the daughter of a pilot.

The last Bhutanese royal wedding was in 1988 when the previous king held a mass ceremony to marry four sisters. Wangchuck said he only intends to have one wife.

For a closer look at how the country is preparing for the royal ceremony, check out Bhutan prepares for their royal wedding.