Kathmandu, Feb. 4 -- The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, on Tuesday arrived in Nepal's capital Kathmandu for a six-day visit to the Himalayan nation.

Princess Sophie arrived in Kathmandu early in the morning while Prince Edward reached the later in the afternoon. The British Embassy in Kathmandu has announced their visit as a private one.

Prince Edward arrived in Nepal after concluding his visit to India. Later in the evening, UK's royal couple will meet Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel at his official residence in Kathmandu.

During the visit, Prince Edward and Princess Sophie are scheduled to attend the annual attestation parade in Pokhara, where the British Army will join young Nepal service person...