Embassy of Nepal, London
The Embassy of Nepal in London is the diplomatic mission of Nepal in the United Kingdom.[1]
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| Location | Holland Park, London |
| Address | 12a Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W8 4QU |
| Coordinates | 51°30′26.5″N 0°11′28″W |
| Ambassador | Dr. Durga Bahadur Subedi |
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] 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.[4]
Gallery
Plaque outside the embassy depicting the Emblem of Nepal
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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-11.
- "The Crown estate in Kensington Palace Gardens". 12 December 2013.
- "12a, Kensington Palace Gardens W8, Kensington and Chelsea". 12 December 2013.
- "Fury over 'plan to sell' Nepal embassy building in London". BBC News. 19 April 2013.
External links
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