On 2 May 2025, Ambassador Rob Fenn and Mrs Julia Fenn hosted friends from across the UK-Nepal relationship to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. Nepal’s Vice President, Hon. Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav graced the event.

The event highlighted another year in the UK’s unique relations with Nepal – following soon after the visit of the Duke and Dutchess of Edinburgh in February. It helped to celebrate some of the amazing examples of people-to-people friendship between the two countries, the role of Gurkhas, our business and investment links, education collaboration, and incredible development partnership with Nepal. Ambassador Fenn thanked Nepal and Nepalis for that longstanding friendship which continues to grow.

Nepal government officials, political party leaders, academics, Chevening scholars, development partners, members from diplomatic community, and media attended the event. The King’s Birthday is also marked as a way to celebrate the UK National Day.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Fenn said, “Nepal’s progress is attracting global attention. In London – for example – financiers are starting to talk about Nepal as an attractive destination for investment. They have a sentimental attachment to Nepal, recently refreshed by a spectacular visit to the country by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – who have been raving about Nepal’s friendliness and beauty ever since.