GWT staff and pensioners honour the late Queen Elizabeth II

The Gurkha Welfare Trust’s staff and pensioners in Nepal were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Queen Elizabeth II. Across our Area Welfare Centres and Residential Homes, Gurkha veterans, widows, and members of our team paid respects to the late Queen by gathering in remembrance of her incredible life and achievements.

The Royal Family has a longstanding bond with the Gurkhas, and in turn many Gurkha veterans and their families feel a special connection to Her Majesty.

Pensioners and staff paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II by holding ‘Hārdeek Shraddhānjali’, a Nepali ceremony of deepest condolences, which included moments of silence and the symbolic gifting of malas.

Remembrance ceremonies were also held at our Residential Homes in Dharan and Kaski.

“We are saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” said Sita, a caregiver at our Dharan Residential Home. “All our thoughts are with the Royal Family in this loss.”