At a time when political parties fail to draw flies and resort to threat from Maoists for public participation in demonstrations, the King's surprise visit to Dharan was welcomed with much enthusiasm. Just look at the video, which starts from a few bewildered spectators slowly but surely giving way to a much much louder crowdm, who go on to chant slogans like Long live the King spontaneously. You can see the King itneracting with the people on the streets and it shows just how much respect he commands in Nepalese community. - http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2006/jan/jan16/news05.php