Former Nepal king refuses to relinquish crown, sceptre
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![Nepal's outgoing King Gyanendra has reportedly told officials the crown and sceptre are his personal property. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/base/nepal_king_rtr_020608.jpg "Nepal's outgoing King Gyanendra has reportedly told officials the crown and sceptre are his personal property. [Reuters]")
Nepal's outgoing King Gyanendra has reportedly told officials the crown and sceptre are his personal property. [Reuters]
The outgoing king of Nepal is refusing to hand over the royal crown and sceptre, reportedly telling officials he believes they are his personal property and he wants to keep them.
The Kyodo newsagency says officials preparing an inventory of historically important documents and items in the royal palace have been unable to collect the items.
Nepal's royal crown is composed of precious diamonds, pearls, and emeralds.
Nepal's 240-year monarchy was abolished by a special assembly in late May, and King Gyanendra has until Thursday to leave the palace.
