Nepal’s former King Gyanendra Shah returns to Kathmandu

Thousands gather to welcome Nepal’s former king

Nepal’s former king Gyanendra Shah was welcomed back to Kathmandu on Sunday by thousands of supporters who have been staging pro-monarchy demonstrations.

Supporters cheered and waved Nepal’s flag, chanting “Come king, save the nation” as he greeted them at the Kathmandu airport gate.

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Image - Supporters of Nepal’s former King Gyanendra Shah cheered and waved Nepal’s flag, chanting “Come king, save the nation”. (AP pic)