Gay Indian Prince Wants to Adopt

VADODARA, INDIA -- After first being disowned by his royal family of Rajpipla, India, for being gay, Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, 40, has revealed that he is planning to adopt a child in an effort to mend his relationship with his family.

The prince came out recently in a public announcement, becoming the first member of any royal family to publicly disclose that he is gay.

"I came out as gay to a Gujarati daily because I wanted people to openly discuss homosexuality since it's a hidden affair with a lot of stigma attached," says Gohil.

Two months ago the prince's mother issued a statement asserting that he was involved in activities that are "unsuitable in society". The 40-year old prince's rights to properties in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other parts of the country, were cut off by his family.

His decision to adopt a child follows a recent effort by the family to take him back into the family, according to the New India Press.

He has expressed a desire to adopt a teenage child to look after to royal family. He has also suggested that he send the child abroad for higher education.