Royal Kumari

We were fortunate enough to see the Royal Kumari in April this year. She appeared almost as soon as we arrived in Durbar Square, carried in a litter that the crowds surrounding her were clamouring to take a turn carrying. She was accompanied by the Palace Guard, marching behind with various instruments and flags. We found out later she was being taken to watch a festival (horse racing I think!) elsewhere in Kathmandu. The guide we were with was quite shocked at how lucky we were to see her. She certainly didn't look like she minded the attention from the people in the square! The litter passed right by us so I got some reasonable pictures.