Embassy of Nepal, London
| Embassy of Nepal in London | |
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| Coordinates | 51°30′26.5″N 0°11′28″W / 51.507361°N 0.19111°WCoordinates: 51°30′26.5″N 0°11′28″W / 51.507361°N 0.19111°W |
| Location | Holland Park, London |
| Address | 12a Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QU |
| Ambassador | Dr. Suresh Chandra Chalise |
The Embassy of Nepal in London is the diplomatic mission of Nepal in the United Kingdom.[1]
The building was erected in 1863-65 for Samuel Morton Peto by the architect James Murray[2] and is a Grade II listed building.[3] Nepal was given the building as a gift from the British government in 1937 due to the ongoing help given to the British Army by the Gurkhas.[4] In 2013 there were rumours that the Nepali government were looking to sell the embassy for an anticipated £100 million, citing the huge cost of essential repair work; this caused outrage amongst the Nepali community in Britain.[5]
Gallery
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Plaque outside the embassy depicting the Emblem of Nepal
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Plaque outside the embassy in 2006 shortly after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord that abolished the Nepalese monarchy
References
- ↑ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 12 December 2013.
- ↑ "The Crown estate in Kensington Palace Gardens". 12 December 2013.
- ↑ "12a, Kensington Palace Gardens W8, Kensington and Chelsea". 12 December 2013.
- ↑ "Nepalese Embassy on London's 'Boulevard of Billionaires' could be sold for £100m sparking anger among Gurkhas". Daily Mail. 24 April 2013.
- ↑ "Fury over 'plan to sell' Nepal embassy building in London". BBC News. 19 April 2013.
