Visiting British Prince Henry Charles Albert David 'Harry' on Sunday paid a courtesy call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari. 

During the meeting that took place at the Rastrapati Bhawan Sheetal Niwas in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, the two exchanged views on various aspects concerning friendly relations existing between the two countries since two centuries. 

On the occasion, Prince Harry expressed his concerns over the conservation of Nepal's natural heritages including mountains, and wildlife, the Office of the President said. 

He praised the dedication, honesty and valour, the characteristics of the British Gurkhas. The British Prince further said during his Nepal visit, he had an opportunity to directly feel that Nepalis never stop smiling even in hard times that was either invited by the earthquake or severe fuel shortage. 

The smiling faces of Nepalis in the aftermath of earthquake reflect that the trait of valiance inherited by Gurkhalis even during crisis rests on among them, he said. 

In response, the President said it was a matter of happiness for the entire state that it got an opportunity to welcome the prince of its old but good friend. 

The President thanked the British Government for its meaningful support to the country in the post-earthquake rescue and reconstruction efforts. Britain is a major development partner of Nepal, the President said, expressing her hope that Nepal could take benefits from Prince Harry's interests in the conservation of tourism and environment and his generosity. 

The British Prince arrived here Saturday on a five-day trip. He is set to visit the UNESCO world heritage sites including the Patan Durbar Square Nagbahal-based Hiranyawarna Mahabihar in Lalitpur. RSS