Princess Shruti of Nepal
| Shruti Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah श्रुति राज्य लक्ष्मी देवी शाह | |||||
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| Adhirajkumari(Princess) of Nepal | |||||
| Born | 16 October 1976 Narayanhiti Royal Palace, Kathmandu, Kingdom of Nepal | ||||
| Died | 1 June 2001 (aged 24) King Birendra Military Hospital, Chhauni, Kingdom of Nepal | ||||
| Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wounds) | ||||
| Spouse |
Kumar Gorakh Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana
(m. 1997) | ||||
| Issue | Girwani Rajya Lakshmi Rana Surangana Rajya Lakshmi Rana | ||||
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| House | Shah dynasty (by birth) Rana dynasty (by marriage) | ||||
| Father | King Birendra | ||||
| Mother | Aishwarya Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah | ||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
Princess Shruti Rajya Lakshmi Devi Shah of Nepal (Nepali: श्रुती राज्य लक्ष्मी देवी शाह) (15 October 1976 – 1 June 2001) was the daughter of King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, and sister of King Dipendra and Prince Nirajan. Princess Shruti was widely regarded by the public as a compassionate and approachable figure, earning her the affectionate nickname of 'the people's princess' in Nepal.
Princess Shruti of Nepal was known for her active engagement in social and humanitarian causes during her brief lifetime. As a member of the Nepalese royal family, she participated in various charitable activities, with a focus on education, children’s welfare, and women’s empowerment. She supported initiatives aimed at improving access to schooling for underprivileged children in rural Nepal and was involved in programs that promoted skill development and self-reliance among women. Passionate about Nepalese culture, Princess Shruti also contributed to the preservation of traditional arts and music. Her philanthropic work, though limited by her untimely death, is remembered as part of her enduring legacy.