Letsie III of Lesotho
King of Lesotho since 1996
Born
July 17th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Lesotho
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Ascended to the throne in 1996 after his father's death. Served as a constitutional monarch during a period of political instability in Lesotho. Engaged in diplomatic relations and facilitated dialogue among various political factions. Focused on development issues and the enhancement of Lesotho's international standing. Participated in various regional organizations to promote collaboration and peace in Southern Africa.
Served as the king of Lesotho since 1996
Facilitated political dialogue in Lesotho
Promoted development initiatives in Lesotho
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