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Latest revision as of 05:26, 29 November 2025
This article lists the monarchs (Ngwenyamas) of Eswatini (known as Swaziland for most of its history).
The King of Eswatini (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–1720)
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Kings of Swaziland (1720–1906)
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Paramount Chiefs of the Swaziland Protectorate (1906–1968)
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- Labotsibeni Mdluli (Queen Regent): 31 March 1906 – 22 December 1921
- Sobhuza II: 31 March 1906 – 2 September 1968 (assumed power on 22 December 1921)
Kings of Swaziland / Eswatini (1968–present)
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| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
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| Sobhuza II | 22 July 1899 – 21 August 1982 (aged 83) | 2 September 1968 | 21 August 1982†(13 years, 353 days) |
Son of Ngwane V | House of Dlamini | .jpg) |
| Mswati III | 19 April 1968 | 25 April 1986 | Incumbent (39Â years, 218Â days) |
Son of Sobhuza II | House of Dlamini |  |
- “Authorized Person” during the minority of King Mswati III
- Regents during the minority of King Mswati III
Queen Mothers of Swaziland / Eswatini (1745–present)
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| Kings of Swaziland (1968–2018) | ||
| Kings of Eswatini (2018–present) | ||
| tiNdlovukati (Queen Mother/Doctor) |
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