Kathmandu - Nepal's former king was preparing Wednesday to leave the country's main palace in the capital, Kathmandu, in line with government orders, officials said.
Gyanendra's departure from Narayanhiti Palace was expected a day ahead of the deadline set by a constitution-drafting assembly when it formally abolished the monarchy nearly two weeks ago.
"He will leave Narayanhiti Palace on Wednesday evening and is making preparations to move," a palace official said on the condition of anonymity.
He is to move to Nagarjun Palace on the outskirts of Kathmandu, which was used as summer residence by Nepalese kings in the past.
The former king is scheduled to talk to the press at 1100 GMT before moving out, the official said.