More than half a century in the making: Nepal enshrines new constitution
Ex-king Gyanendra offers prayers for Nepal earthquake victims
On July 22, the former king of Nepal, Gyanendra Shah (shown at the center of all photos below), offered prayers in Kathmandu for the country's earthquake victims. Nepal's monarchy was officially abolished in 2008. It was the world's last Hindu monarchy.
Nepal vows to rebuild historical sites
Prince William signs Nepal earthquake condolence book
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge signed a book of condolence for earthquake victims at the embassy of Nepal in London on May 1, 2015. (Photos by Kensington Palace via Getty Images)
Earthquake in Nepal
Here's some info on how you can help victims of the Nepal earthquake.
The World of Royalty's 16th anniversary
The World of Royalty is sixteen years old today! The main website (located since early 2001 at Royalty.nu) started on Geocities on April 17, 1998.
A lot has changed since then. Read more...
A loss for Nepal
Nepal's former prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala, who led protests against former king Gyanendra, has died.
Koirala's death robs Nepali politics of its centre
When the patriarch passes on
Former king condoles death (scroll down to item)
Former crown princess distributes food in Nepal
On October 1, Crown Princess Himani of Nepal celebrated her birthday by distributing food and paying her respects to senior citizens in government-run elders' homes in Kathmandu. Princess Himani is the wife of Crown Prince Paras, the son of Nepal's former monarch, King Gyanendra. The monarchy was officially abolished in 2008. (Sorry, the photo that accompanied this post has expired.)
After the monarchy
Royal follies #3 – Nepal edition
After years of declining power and popularity, Nepal's monarchy came to an official end in May 2008 when the country became a republic. Naturally, there was a great deal of news coverage surrounding the monarchy's final years, including these memorable stories:
June 2006
Blame the Bottle
Lack of breast-feeding caused Nepal royal family's downfall?
January 2007
Speaking of Bottles…
Nepal's crown prince reportedly surprised the local media by not hitting the bottle — or anything else — at his birthday party.
April 2007
Royal Sweet Tooth Revealed
Nepal's government spent 1.7 million rupees each year (approximately €30,055 euros or $40,875 US dollars) to keep the royal palace supplied with honey. (Sorry, this link has expired)
August 2007
Blame the Secret Room
Did Tutankhamen-like curse claim Nepal's royal family? (link expired)
January 2008
Maybe You Ate Too Much Royal Honey
"If your stomach hurts, is it the king's fault?" (link expired)
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