Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal

Former Heir-Apparent Paras Crown Prince of Nepal Spouse Crown Princess Himani Issue Princess Purnika Prince Hridayendra Princess Kritika Full name Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev House Shah dynasty Father Gyanendra of Nepal Mother Queen Komal of Nepal Born 30 December 1971 (1971-12-30) (age 39) Kathmandu, Nepal

Nepalese Royal Family (1768–2008) HM The King HM The Queen HRH The Crown Prince HRH The Crown Princess HRH Princess Purnika HRH Prince Hridayendra HRH Princess Kritika HRH Princess Prerana HM The Queen Mother HRH Princess Shova HRH Princess Puja HRH Princess Dilasha HRH Princess Sitashma HRH Princess Jotshana v · heir-apparent to the throne of Nepal from 2001 until the monarchy was abolished by the Interim Constituent Assembly in 2008 following Constituent Assembly elections. Early life Paras is the only son of the deposed king and queen of Nepal: Gyanendra and Komal. He has one sister, Prerana. He received his early education at St. Joseph's College in Darjeeling, India, Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu and Laboratary School, Kathmandu. He later attended Luther College in Iowa[1], and the Schiller International University in the United Kingdom studying for an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. However, he did not complete his undergraduate education.[1] Ex-Crown Prince On 1 June 2001, Paras was at the royal palace after the royal massacre, which included the death of King Birendra and most of the Royal Family including the then crown price Dipendra. Paras sustained injuries in the massacre and, according to eye witness accounts, saved the lives of at least three royals, including two children, by pulling a sofa over them.[2][3] Gyanendra, who had held the title of King of Nepal briefly during the 1950s, was again crowned king. Paras, as King Gyanendra's only son, became Crown Prince of Nepal on 26 October 2001.[1] As Crown Prince, Paras was present at Expo 2005 in Aichi, Japan, to celebrate National Day of the Kingdom of Nepal.[4] He made a trip to Austria in March 2006 where he handed over a pair of rhinoceroses to the Vienna Zoo.[5] Monarchical styles of Prince Paras Crown Prince of Nepal Reference style His Royal Highness Spoken style Your Royal Highness Alternative style Sir In July 2007, the Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala called for then-King Gyanendra to abdicate the throne and for Paras to renounce his dynastic rights in favour of his son Prince Hridayendra.[6] On 6 September 2007, Paras was rushed to the Military Hospital after he complained of chest pain. Later, at around 11:30 am, he was transferred to the Norvic Hospital in Kathmandu. He was operated on for about 50 minutes, apparently to treat a "mild heart attack".[7] Doctors performed a balloon angioplasty on him to clear his blocked artery.[8][9] Conservation trust controversy In 2008, The National Trust for Nature Conservation, which is run by Maoist rebels, published a report alleging that the Royal Family had misused funds belonging to the charity. The trust was formerly run by Crown Prince Paras, with King Gyanendra as its patron. The committee alleged that the Royal Family had spent large amounts of trust funds on themselves over several years to finance trips abroad, lavish parties, and to pay for Queen Komal's health check-ups in the United Kingdom. One highlighted trip was taken by Crown Prince Paras to Austria to donate a pair of one-horned Indian Rhinoceros, an endangered species in Nepal, to a zoo. As the charity is now run by Maoist rebels, the objectivity of the findings has been questioned.[10] Allegations Also as a junior Prince, Paras has been a subject of controversy in many events. In the later part of 2010, Paras has been actively interviewing with the media and apologizing in public for his any past deeds that could have hurt the public sentiments. He cited that he was young at that time and just like any other youngster, he may have made some mistakes in his life. He is also viewed as a heavy drinker.[2][11] The prince was accused of reckless driving."[2] In August, 2000, Paras was alleged to have run over and killed Praveen Gurung, a popular singer. A petition campaign was initiated by the All Nepal National Free Students Union, the student wing of Communist Party of Nepal (UML), and was forwarded to the Royal Palace, calling for Paras to be punished. A police investigation ensued, but didn't find the petition claim worthy and was dismissed summarily.[2][12] Recent Controversy Recent controversy pro Paras Shah includes illegal possession of the pistol which he fired in the air at a Chitwan hotel on 11 December 2010 under the influence of alcohol.[13] He reportedly opened fire at Rubel Chaudhary alleging that his family members had conspired to abolish Nepal's monarchy and also attempted to defame Nepal and Nepalis during his confrontations with the prince. Chaudhary, a Bangladeshi national who has been alleged for his involvement in multi-million dollar Sudan scam of Nepal police, VOIP racket, staying in Nepal against his red passport terms and illegally issuing Nepali citizenship to Bangladeshi nationals, married with Melanie Koirala Jost, whose late grandfather Girija Prasad Koirala led democratic uprising in April 2006 that eventually made Nepal a republic. He was arrested 3 days later[14] for a court trial to be initiated on 19 December.[15][16] However, before the trial began both parties changed their statements agreeing that there were neither any firearms were present nor any firing occurred during or after their talk while drinking.[17] Family Paras married Himani Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah a member of the Princely family of Sikar on 25 January 2000. They have three children:[1] Princess Purnika Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah (Born: 11 December 2000, Kathmandu) Young Crown Prince Hridayendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (Born: 30 July 2002, Kathmandu) Princess Kritika Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah (Born: 16 October 2003, Kathmandu) References ^ a b c Crown Prince Paras profile ^ a b c d Nepal's errant crown prince ^ Massacre witness blames Crown Prince Dipendra ^ Speech by Crown Prince Paras ^ Rhino presentation ceremony ^ Nepal baby prince's baptism by fire ^ Ekantipur ^ Crown Prince hospitalized for 5 days after angioplasty ^ Nepal's prince has heart attack ^ Haviland, Charles (27 March 2008). "Nepal royals 'stole charity cash'". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7317597.stm. Retrieved 20 April 2008.  ^ Paras Shah ^ Palace riven with family feuds ^ "Profile: Paras Shah, Nepal's errant former crown prince". BBC News. 14 December 2010. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11992670.  ^ "Nepal's former crown prince arrested". CNN. 14 December 2010. http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/12/14/nepal.former.prince.arrested/index.html?iref=allsearch.  ^ Paras fired with illegal pistol ^ http://www.nagariknews.com/news-highlights/139-highlights/21382-2010-12-15-03-56-07.html ^ http://www.nagariknews.com/politics/party-politics/21404-2010-12-15-20-04-05.html External links Royal Court of Nepal Game of Golf Stirs Up Criticism of U.S. Role in Nepal (unofficial) Facebook Fan Page of His Royal Higness Crown Prince Paras of Nepal Paras, Crown Prince of Nepal Shah dynasty Born: 30 December 1971 Nepalese royalty Vacant Title last held by Dipendra Crown Prince of Nepal 26 October 2001 – 28 May 2008 Succeeded by none, monarchy suspended until new constitution is promulgated First in line Line of succession to the Nepalese Throne 1st position Succeeded by Prince Hridayendra of Nepal Persondata Name Paras Of Nepal, Crown Prince Alternative names Short description Date of birth 30 December 1971 Place of birth Kathmandu, Nepal Date of death Place of death Wikimedia Foundation. 2010. 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