Ngwenyama
Title of the king of Eswatini / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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iNgwenyama (lit. 'Lion', pl. tiNgewnyama, also Ingwenyama or Inkosi[1]) is the title of the male monarch of Eswatini. In English, the title is sometimes translated as King of Eswatini. The iNgwenyama reigns together with the Ndlovukazi, a spiritual leadership position held by the iNgwenyama's mother or another female royal of high status.[2][3]
Quick Facts iNgwenyama of Eswatini, Incumbent ...
iNgwenyama of Eswatini | |
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Incumbent | |
Mswati III since 25 April 1986 | |
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Style | His Majesty |
Heir apparent | None declared |
First monarch | Mkhulunkosi |
Residence | Lozitha Palace, Lobamba, Eswatini |
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The current king is Mswati III, who has reigned since 1986. The annual budget allocated to the King and the royal household amounts to $61 million.[4][5]