A French Princess was in the Trivendrum city for two weeks. Princess Diane (née Princess Diane Françoise Maria da Gloria of Orléans), was here for a Auyurveda treatment at the Somatheeram Ayurvedic Health Resort. Princess Diane was at the Resort with her family members and secretary. She and her family went through the Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatment. Officials at Somatheeram confirmed that the treatment was the primary reason for the visit.During her stay, she made a courtesy call to the royal family at Kowdiar Palace. An ardent lover of art and a successful artist and sculptor herself, she was rejoiced when His Highness Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma gifted her a book with Raja Ravi Varma’s sketches and paintings in it. The Kowdiar royal family invited her to see thepallivetta organized as part of the Aaraatt festival of Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple. She accompanied the royal family to the Sundaravilasam Bungalow which was the venue for the pallivetta event.In fact Princess Diane is the 6th child of the Orléanist claimant to the French throne, HRH Henri, Count of Paris (1908–1999), and his wife HI&RH Princess Isabelle of Orléans-Braganza (1911–2003). And the sister of Prince Henri, the Duke of France. Princess Diane is married to the Duke of Württemberg (Germany). Princess Diane was attracted by the cultural diversity, nature and the friendly people of Kerala and thus tempted for a second visit. Her first visit to the state was in October last year. The General Manager of Somatheeram, Sivanandan observed, “she is well - aware about our culture, tradition, important events and people. She has grown so fond of the state that she plans another visit here.”
The Princess, family and her entourage left the city on Monday.
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