Mswati III

Imagine a king who has been leading his country for many, many years! That's King Mswati III. He is the king of a country in Africa called Eswatini. He became king when he was still a teenager, which is pretty young to be in charge of a whole country! He is like the main leader and decision-maker for his people.

King Mswati III was born in 1968. He became king in 1986, when he was only 18 years old. That's around the age when many people are thinking about finishing school! He took over from his father, King Sobhuza II, who was king for a very, very long time. So, Mswati III has been king for more than 35 years!

As king, Mswati III is the head of state for Eswatini. This means he is the most important leader. He has a big role in how the country is run. He also has a special title, Ngwenyama, which means 'lion' in his language. This shows he is a strong and important leader for his people.

Did you know that King Mswati III is also known as 'Ngwenyama', which means 'lion'? That's a cool nickname for a king! He has been king for a very long time, since he was 18. He is a very important person in Eswatini, helping to guide his country.