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Nepalese New King Gyanendra Crowned at Hanuman Dhoka
Radio Nepal has carried a live broadcast detailing the ascension to the throne of King Gyanendra at almost exactly 1100 AM on Monday morning at the Nyasal Chowk of Hanuman Dhoka Palace.
Amidst auspicious music in the background, the radio said the Bada Guru placed the crown on the new King. The King then sat on Nepal's Naga Throne amidst traditional splendor. Also present on the occasion were the Prime Minister, Chief Justice, senior government officials and other members of the Royal Palace and senior generals of the Royal Nepal Army, including the Chief of Army Staff Prajwalla SJB Rana. All passed in front of the throne and ceremonially placed silver coins on the ground before paying their respects ("daam rakhne"). In Tundikhel, cannons boomed in the air in a 22-gun salute.
The Full Text of King Gyanendra's Address to the Nation:"Beloved citizens, I am extremely saddened to tell you that His Majesty King Dipendra is no more with us. In his tenure as King, we as Prince Regent had addressed you earlier. In that address, we had referred to the tragic incident at the Royal Palace on Friday, 19 Jestha 2058, but there were constitutional and legal difficulties in expressing what had actually transpired. Now that the situation has changed, we will make an investigation into the incident and urgently let the beloved citizens know the outcome. We are convinced that all Nepalis must be solemn and united in living through these tragic times. May Lord Pashupatinath Bless Us All. Jaya Nepal"
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