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18:12 GMT, Wednesday, 11 June 2008 19:12 UK

In pictures: Nepal's king quits palace

A Nepalese policeman controls traffic in front of the Narayanhiti palace in Kathmandu on 11 June

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Nepal's change of direction became more tangible on 11 June when its former king, Gyanendra, vacated his palace in Kathmandu.

Nepalese protesters mockingly collect money for the ex-king to 'buy him a new house'

Nepalese protesters mockingly collect money for the ex-king to 'buy him a new house'

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Crowds of anti-monarchists gathered, some to hold a mock collection for a new house for Gyanendra.

Gyanendra speaks to reporters hours before leaving the palace

Gyanendra speaks to reporters hours before leaving the palace

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Hours before he left the palace, Nepal's last king spoke to reporters to promise his loyalty to the new republic.

Former king Gyanendra of Nepal leaves the palace in Kathmandu with his wife Komal

Former king Gyanendra of Nepal leaves the palace in Kathmandu with his wife Komal

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At about 2045 local time (1500 GMT), the former king and his wife Komal left the palace in a black Mercedes.

A supporter of the monarchy tries to block Gyanendra's car

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A supporter of the monarchy tried to stop his car from leaving the palace, where his family had lived more than a century.

An anti-monarchist lifts up a soldier outside the palace as the crowd celebrates Gyanendra's departure

An anti-monarchist lifts up a soldier outside the palace as the crowd celebrates Gyanendra's departure

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But mostly there seemed to be celebration among the crowds outside at Gyanendra's exit.

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