List of monarchs of Swaziland

King of Swaziland

Incumbent
Mswati III
since 25 April 1986
Details
Style His Majesty
Heir apparent None
First monarch Ngwane III
Formation 1750s
Swaziland
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This article lists the monarchs (Ngwenyamas) of Swaziland.

The King of Swaziland (also known as Ingwenyama) rules alongside the Queen Mother (also known as Ndlovukati). The role of the king has historically been as the head or father of the nation while the Queen Mother is the spiritual leader of the nation.[1]

Ancient Kings/Chiefs of the Swazi people (pre–1745)

Kings of Swaziland (1745–1903)

Paramount Chiefs under British rule (1903–1968)

Kings of Swaziland (1968–present)

NameLifespanReign startReign endNotesFamilyImage
Sobhuza II(1899-07-22)22 July 1899 – 21 August 1982(1982-08-21) (aged 83)2 September 196821 August 1982Son of Ngwane VHouse of DlaminiSobhuza II of Swaziland
Mswati III (1968-04-19) 19 April 196825 April 1986IncumbentSon of Sobhuza IIHouse of DlaminiMswati III of Swaziland
"Authorized Person" during the minority of King Mswati III
Regents during the minority of King Mswati III

Royal Standard

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kuper, Hilda (1980). An African Aristocracy: Rank Among the Swazi. Africana Pub. ISBN 0841905819.
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