Prince Harry is preparing for a newadventure. The royal who embarked on a trip to South Africa last year will nowtravel to Nepal next month, marking his first visit to the country.
The 31-year-old will begin his tour, whichwill run March 20-23, in the capital cityof Kathmandu. Harry’s visit to the South Asia country is being conducted “at therequest of Her Majesty's Government” according to a release from KensingtonPalace.
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Harry has been “moved” by the strength and storiesof the individuals who suffered from the 2015 April and May earthquakes in Nepal, whichleft thousands dead. The young prince will meet with those who were affected bylast year’s disaster to learn more about the efforts to restore the country’s historicbuildings and to help with disaster preparedness.
A Kensington Palacespokesperson said, “Prince Harry is really looking forwardto his first trip to Nepal. It is a country he has long wanted to visit.”
They added, "He has been moved by thestories of resilience of the Nepali people following the earthquakes last yearand is now eager to learn more about their country and culture. With Britainand Nepal currently celebrating two hundred years of cooperation, Prince Harrywill experience the strength of the relationship and traditional warmth of theNepali welcome."
During his trip, Prince William’s brotherwill trek one of Nepal’s national parks and meetPresident Bidya Devi Bhandari. Harry will also pay a visit to the BritishGurkha Camp in Pokhara, where he will commend the bravery and service of “anexceptional group of soldiers.” In a photo shared on the palace's Instagram account, they noted that Harry is "eager to learn more about their country and culture."
William and his wife Kate Middleton will also be heading to Asia this upcoming spring on their own royal tour of India and Bhutan. It was announced last year that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would journey on their first official overseas trip, since visiting New York City in 2014.
