KATHMANDU: British Queen Elizabeth II's second grandson Prince Harry will visit Nepal for four days from March 20, his palace announced on Thursday.

A press statement issued from the Kensington Palace said the Duke of Cambridge will stay in Nepal for four days during his first visit to the Himalayan nation.

"The tour will begin and conclude in Kathmandu, where Prince Harry will meet President Bidya Devi Bhandari," the statement read, "He will also meet those affected by the Nepal earthquakes of April and May 2015, to learn about efforts being made to restore buildings of historic significance and to assist disaster preparedness."

The British Royal who had worked with Gurkha soldiers in Afghanistan will also visit the British Gurkha Camp in Pokhara, where he will commend the bravery and service to the Crown of an exceptional group of soldiers, according to the statement.

"Like all visitors to Nepal, Prince Harry is also keen to enjoy the country's stunning natural beauty. As such, he will have an opportunity to take part in a trek, and to visit one of Nepal's National Parks."

A Kensington Palace spokesperson said, "It is a country he has long wanted to visit. He has been moved by the stories of resilience of the Nepali people following the earthquakes last year and is now eager to learn more about their country and culture."

"With Britain and Nepal currently celebrating two hundred years of cooperation, Prince Harry will experience the strength of the relationship and traditional warmth of the Nepali welcome."

The Palace had announced his first visit to Nepal on January 8, without confirming the date.