The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh to Visit Nepal

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The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. December 25, 2023.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. December 25, 2023.

THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH WILL VISIT NEPAL

Tuesday 4th February to Sunday 9th February

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh will visit Nepal from Tuesday 4th February to Sunday 9th February. The visit will celebrate the close ties between the UK and Nepal, and reinforce shared interests including youth opportunity, healthcare, equality for women and girls, and conservation and biodiversity.

During the visit, the Duke and Duchess will attend the annual Attestation Parade in Pokhara where young Nepali service personnel will formally join the British Army, marking a rich and proud tradition of collaboration between the two nations. Their Royal Highnesses will also see the work of the Gurkha Welfare Trust, in offering continued support to veterans and their families.

The Duke and Duchess will meet people from across Nepal during their visit, including young people undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh International Award, women’s rights activists and change-makers striving for a more inclusive and equitable society, and organisations providing vital healthcare services and support to survivors of trafficking and gender-based violence.

Their Royal Highnesses’ visit will conclude in Ghandruk, allowing the Duke and Duchess to experience some of the natural beauty and rich heritage of Nepal.

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