Their Majesties grace reception

January 9, 2003
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KATHMANDU, Jan. 9: As commanded by Her Majesty Queen Mother Ratna Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah, a reception was held at Narayanhity Royal Palace this evening on the occasion of the auspicious Annaprasan (rice feeding ceremony) of His Royal Highness the Nava Yubaraj Hridayendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.

His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Her Majesty Queen Komal Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah graced the reception.

On the occasion, His Majesty the King granted audience separately to heads and representatives of various diplomatic missions based in Nepal.

His Majesty likewise granted collective audience to all those present on the occasion.

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev and Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Himani Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah were present on the occasion.

Her Royal Highness Princess Prearana Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah and other members of the Royal Family were also present at the reception.

Likewise, the Prime Minister, the acting Chief Justice, the Speaker, the National Assembly Chairman and the Raj Parishad Standing Committee Chairman were present on the occasion.

Also present were the Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, former prime ministers, National Assembly members, heads of constitutional bodies and leaders of various political parties.

Similarly, high ranking officers in the Royal Palace service, the civil service and the military and distinguished personalities from different fields were present on the occasion.