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India's prince Manvendra Singh Gohil celebrated his birthday Sunday in his customary fashion--by holding a music and arts festival in his family's Rajpipla palace--having apparently patched up months of family strife sparked when he came out in the media as gay.
India's prince Manvendra Singh Gohil celebrated his birthday Sunday in his customary fashion--by holding a music and arts festival in his family's Rajpipla palace--having apparently patched up months of family strife sparked when he came out in the media as gay, The Times of India reported.
For the past eight years, Manvendra has celebrated his September 17 birthday by organizing the music festival, where several prominent classical singers perform.
"The idea is to provide an opportunity to young performers," Manvendra, who turned 41 over the weekend, told the Times.
The festival was organized under the banner of the Lakshya Trust, the local AIDS/HIV nonprofit in Gujarat state, of which Manvendra is patron. After announcing the event Wednesday, he politely avoided questions regarding his being disowned by the royal family on coming out. However, the Times noted, the scenario has improved, and the family has largely sorted things out: Manvendra said they would be attending the event. (The Advocate)
