King of Lesotho

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This is a list of monarchs of Lesotho.

Paramount Chiefs of Lesotho (Basutoland, 1822-1965)

  • Moshoeshoe I: 1822-18 January 1870
  • Letsie I Moshoeshoe: 18 January 1870-20 November 1891
  • Lerotholi Letsie: 20 November 1891 - 19 August 1905
  • Letsie II Lerotholi: 21 August 1905 - 28 January 1913
  • Nathaniel Griffith Lerotholi: 11 April 1913 - July 1939
  • Simon Seeiso Griffith: 3 August 1939 - 26 December 1940
  • Gabasane Masopha (acting): 26 December 1940 - 28 January 1941
  • Mantsebo Amelia 'Matsaba (acting): 28 January 1941 - 12 March 1960
  • Moshoeshoe II: 12 March 1960 - 30 April 1965

Kings and Queens of Lesotho (1965-Present)

Royal Standard of the King of Lesotho
  • Moshoeshoe II: 30 April 1965 - 10 February 1970
  • Leabua Jonathan (prime minister ruling as head of state): 10 February - 5 June 1970
  • Queen Mamohato (Regent): 5 June - 5 December 1970
  • Moshoeshoe II: 5 December 1970 - 12 November 1990
  • Queen Mamohato (Regent): 10 March - 12 November 1990
  • Letsie III: 12 November 1990 - 25 January 1995
  • Moshoeshoe II: 25 January 1995 - 15 January 1996
  • Queen Mamohato (Regent): 15 January - 7 February 1996
  • Letsie III: 7 February 1996 -

Related pages

  • Line of succession to the Lesothan Throne