Mswati III (Swaziland)Mswati III is the king of Eswatini and head of the Swazi Royal Family. He was born in Manzini, Eswatini, to King Sobhuza II and one of his younger wives, Ntfombi Tfwala.
The 50-year-old is a polygamist and has married 14 wives. He has divorced three of them and has 24 children.
Mswati III, whose full name is Makhosetive Dlamini III, was born on April 19, 1968, in Manzini, Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland). He is the eldest son of King Sobhuza II and one of his wives, Ntombi Tfwala. Mswati III had several siblings and half-siblings due to his father’s polygamous marriages.
Mswati III received his formal education at various institutions, including the Masundvwini Primary School, Lozitha Palace School, and Sherborne School in England. He later pursued military training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
Tragically, Mswati III’s father, King Sobhuza II, passed away in 1982, when Mswati was only 14 years old. As the eldest surviving son, he was designated as the Crown Prince and was entrusted with the responsibility of becoming the next king.
On April 25, 1986, Mswati III was officially crowned as the king of Eswatini, succeeding his late father. At the time of his coronation, he was the youngest reigning monarch in the world, aged 18.
As king, Mswati III wielded significant power in Eswatini. He held absolute authority over the government, judiciary, and military. His rule was marked by a strong emphasis on preserving Swazi traditions and culture, including the annual Reed Dance ceremony and other cultural events.
During his reign, Mswati III faced criticism from both domestic and international observers regarding human rights issues, lack of political freedoms, and restrictions on the media and opposition parties. Pro-democracy activists and civil society organizations called for political reforms and greater democratic participation.
Mswati III’s personal life also garnered attention. He is known for his practice of polygamy, having married multiple wives over the years. The exact number of his wives is not publicly disclosed, but estimates range from 15 to 21. His weddings and the lavish lifestyles of his wives attracted media scrutiny and criticism, considering the economic challenges faced by many Eswatini citizens..…….See More
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