However, it is unfortunate that the whole issue of the monarchy in Nepal has become entirely associated with this particular king. There is no earthly reason why it should be so, since there are actual examples of abdications by past Nepalese kings in favour of minor successors. There are also many examples of ceremonial kings with all powerful prime ministers. Quite why the King and Crown Prince have not done so in favour of the King's grandson is a something that I cannot understand. The King's step-mother is personally popular and could serve as the official regent, with an all powerful prime minister. The interests of most of the political parties and the monarchists would be catered for in that way. Saving the monarchy should be the priority of all concerned, but neither the king nor the Crown Prince seem to have this uppermost in their minds. --Previous Message--
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: It is certainly better to do it now when he
: is still king, as he doesn't know if he will
: get the chance later.
:
: Well, although I agree that he should have
: right to explain his reasons I truly believe
: that the timing was not the best. His
: statement provoked a huge stir (if the stir
: can still get any bigger in Nepal anyway)
: and the Parliament has even asked the
: Government to take some actions against the
: King. In other words, it depends on what is
: more important for the King. If he wants to
: explain his actions before being dethroned
: then it was an excellent move. However, if
: he wants to save his crown or at least to
: save the crown for one of his grandchildren
: (and that should be his priority), then it
: was very unfortunate.
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