THE

Princess

4 August 1946 – 1 June 2001

Her Late Royal Highness Princess Jayanti Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah

Her Royal Highness Princess Jayanti Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah was born on August 4, 1946, to His Royal Highness Prince Basundhara Bir Bikram Shah and Her Royal Highness Princess Helen Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah. As the granddaughter of His Majesty King Tribhuvan of Nepal, she was a cherished member of the royal family.

EARLY LIFE

Princess Jayanti’s early education took place at the prestigious Woodstock School in Mussoorie, India, and the esteemed Loreto Convent in Darjeeling. She later pursued her higher studies at Tribhuvan University, graduating in 1970.

Legacy of Compassion & Conservation

Known for her philanthropic spirit, Princess Jayanti left an indelible mark on cancer relief efforts in Nepal. She founded the Nepal Cancer Relief Society in 1982 and also served as its chairman. Her unwavering dedication saw her involve various international organizations to establish a cancer hospital in the country, raise social awareness through anti-smoking campaigns, and tirelessly advocate for improved cancer treatment accessibility.

Having witnessed the toll of heart diseases on her family members from a young age, Princess Jayanti was driven to help those suffering from cardiac ailments. She worked tirelessly to make cardiac treatment more affordable and readily available to the common people of Nepal.

Beyond her humanitarian endeavors, Princess Jayanti was a staunch advocate for tourism promotion and environmental conservation in Nepal. She attended international conferences and presented papers in Europe and America, raising awareness about social and environmental issues close to her heart.

A Life Cut Too Short

Tragically, Princess Jayanti was one of the ten members of the royal family who lost their lives in the devastating massacre of 2001. She was unmarried.