Kathmandu, June 16: The 13th day vedic rituals of dead royal family members, including King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, were held at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace Saturday. King Gyanendra, Queen Mother Ratna and other royal family members attended the solemn function.
Saturday marked the 13th day of the death of King Dipendra. The 13th day ceremony of the King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya and their youngest son, Prince Nirajan, who were slain 16 days ago was also marked Saturday.
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and other senior officials attended the function. Altogether 14 members of the royal family or relatives were killed or injured in the carnage started by Crown Prince Dipendra, a probe report said.