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Nepal's former monarch writing autobiography: report
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NEWSX on 19 August, 2008 03:59:38
 
Nepal's dethroned king Gyanendra is busy penning down his autobiography as the
country began a new chapter with the Maoist Chief Prachanda
taking over as the Prime Minister of the world's newest republic.
Nepals last monarch, who has been living a solitary life on the outskirts of
the capital at Nagarjun Palace since he left the Narayanhiti Palace in June, is
busy writing his autobiography.
The autobiography will be divided into five parts, including childhood,
experience of working as the Chairman of the King Mahendra Trust for nature
conservation, his role as the king, fall of the monarchy and the concluding
remarks, the Telegraph Nepal said, based on a report by Tarun Vernacular
weekly today.
According to the report, the former monarch is spending hours everyday to type
his biography on his personal computer in English language.
It said Gyanendra also reads books on Nepalese history, mainly from the Rana
period, and keenly watches local television programs to spend his time.
During his morning and evening walks, the former king often inquires about the
personal life of his security personnel.
"Do you have any problems...where is your family..do your children go to
school," Gyanendra was quoted as inquiring from his bodyguards by the Nepali
weekly.
After the abolition of the 240-year-old monarchy on May 28, Nepal today began a
new chapter in its eventful history as 53-year-old Prachanda was administered
the oath of office and secrecy by Indian-origin President Ram Baran Yadav at a
function attended by hundreds of political leaders, diplomats and senior
officials.