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About Mswati III
Mswati III, a member of the House of Dlamini, became the ruler of the Kingdom of Eswatini in 1986 when he was only 18 years old. This made him the youngest ruler of any kingdom during that period. He has been applauded for his efforts to promote press freedom.
Given the power to select top government officials in the country, Mswati III has appointed many Prime Ministers including Bhekimpi Dlamini, Cleopas Dlamini and Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini.
Family
He succeeded his father, Sobhuza II, who ruled the kingdom for over eight decades. His mother Ntfombi Tfwala has also served as the head of state.
As a polygamist, Mswati III had 15 wives as of May 2022. His eighth wife Inkhosikati LaMasango died in 2018.
Education
He studied at Sherborne International in the United Kingdom.
Decorations
He was honored with the United Kingdom’s Knight of the Venerable Order of St John in 1991.
Trivia
He served in the Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force, becoming the youngest person to join the service.
Mswati III changed the country’s name from Swaziland to Eswatini in 2018.
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F.A.Q. about Mswati III
When is his birthday?
Mswati III's birthday is on April 19, 1968.
In how many days is his birthday?
Mswati III's birthday is in 359 days
How old is he?
He is 56 years old.
Where is Mswati III from?
He was born in Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, Swaziland.