#HarryinNepal

The blog title says it all, "Harry in Nepal". Now, before you wonder which Harry I am talking about you must have all have read about the fuss that Harry is making in Nepal. And if you still don't have any idea about who the hell is Harry? He is Prince Henry of Wales.

I never bothered to inquire about him before because he was just a member of Royal family for me. The only thing I knew about him beside being a Prince was he worked in military force somewhere in Afghanistan. Being a Nepalese citizen, who had 240 years of monarchy, I always saw the Royal family living an extravagant and lavishing life style who made best use of their power. As Kings were considered as Lord Vishnu (Hindu God) in our society, I thought Harry would be living the same high profile life.

When I heard that Harry was coming to Nepal to embark the 200th anniversary of recruiting the Gorkhalis in British army, I thought he would be staying in Hyatt Regency (or other luxurious star-studded hotels), having an air flight tour over the earthquake affected areas and meeting few earthquake survivors and to the most take a mountain flight and see the Himalayas and return to his Royal life. 

To my surprise, his demeanor was nothing like a Prince. Though he received a traditional VIP welcome (which he deserves I guess), summarizing his 5 day trip was just like a normal English tourist (except he made headlines for wherever he went and whatever he did) and most of all, he made a special place in the heart of all Nepalese. 

The way he sat in floor and patiently listened to the stories of earthquake survivors and victims, the way he tried and enjoyed wood-carving, the way he trusted a local teenager to show him around his village, the way he danced with local people or the way he lived his whole night in a local wooden house in Lamjung eating the local Dhido bhaat, or how he played Holi and volleyball with local students and much more beyond that, he completely changed my perspective of being a Royal family. 

Photo courtesy: dailymail.co.uk

Photo courtesy:telegraph.co.uk

Now, you may say he came to Nepal just for 5 days and will be returning to his normal days after this. Well, that may be true but has Paras ever tried doing that when he was a prince or ever late Deependra tried doing that? I always saw Nepalese monarchy within the high walls of Narayanhiti Durbar. Few times, Gyandedra Bir Bikram was in news listening to stories of people when he traveled Far-west or made his religious pilgrimage throughout country. I don't remember what Late Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was among people because I was young when the royal massacre took place (but he was loved by people so I am sure he did something good). Nevertheless, I never saw any royal member or any foreign delegate liked, admired, praised and loved for what they have done the way Harry has done in the past few days. Is this the diplomacy or his real persona or anything else, I don't care. The only thing I consider now is, Harry is a wonderful human.

And before talking about anything else, our current PM who is in visit China mission right now (after his India trip) with his 50 delegates must be staying in a 5-star or at least seeking for 5-star like treatment (just to remind, Chinese government is reported to cover the hospitality of only 11 delegates and rest of them will enjoy their stay with Nepalese citizens' revenue); Prince Harry is staying in a local village having a typical Nepalese food. So, how can I not love Harry more?

Lately, I am trying to follow Harry's activities in Nepal from a small town in United Kingdom through various social media. Thank you Harry for all your efforts in Nepal. I hope you will enjoy your rest of the stay there. With all love, respect and smile #HarryinNepal. :)

(P.S.: The photos used are downloaded from internet and given full credit to the source.)