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World’s Youngest King Comes of Age
When he was three and a half years old, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV became King of Toro, a western Ugandan Kingdom that has been around for 180 years. He ascended to the throne after the death of his father, and therefore became the world's youngest monarch.
On April 16th 2010, King Oyo turned 18 and officially took control of his Kingdom which had been ruled by regents in his place.
James Murungi, his minister for protocol, said, "In Toro, it means a lot. The King was enthroned Read more [...]
Rwenzururu at Lasts Crowns its King
The people of the Rwenzururu Kingdom of Uganda have fianlly crowned their King, weeks after it was recognized by the government.
On Monday, Charles Wesley Mumbere, age 56, was coronated as the Omusinga of the Rwenzururu, located in western Uganda. The ceremony was attended by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, as well as thousands of people, who were beating drums and wearing their King's image on their clothes.
"It is a great moment to know that finally the central government has understood Read more [...]
Thailand Celebrates Coronation Day
300,000 people took the streets of Bangkok to celebrate Coronations Day - the 59th anniversary of the crowning of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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It was chance not only to honor their King, but to call for peace for a nation in turmoil.
Many Thais wore white or other neutral colors as part of the campaign "stop hurting Thailand."
Those who spoke to the press said they were tired of the politics that divided their country. Others said they did not understand why the politicians were so bipartisan Read more [...]
Ethiopian Tribe Crowns New King
In a ceremony so secret, it is believed any outsiders witnessing the event will be killed, the southern Ethiopian tribe of Boreno, coronated its new King.
Guyyoo Gobbaa, a 36 year old cattle farmer, is to rule over the Boreno for the next eight years. According to tradition, he was handpicked at birth to be his tribe's King in a complex rotating system of Boreno's Kings.
"If you see them exchanging power you'll die," said Mohammed Nur, a member of the Borena tribe who is also a local government Read more [...]
Bhutan Crowns New King
The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan crowned its new King today. Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck, the 28 year old Oxford educated bachelor, is Bhutan's fifth king.
King Jigme Khesar was coronated in an elaborate Buddhist ceremony in Thimpu, the country's capital. Upon being crowned, he received the title, Druk Gyalpo, or Dragon King. Jigme Khesar took over after his father, Jigme Singye, abdicated in 2006. Court astrologers waited for the most auspicious moment for a coronation during this time, Read more [...]
King Of Tonga Crowned
Tonga crowned King Siaosi Tupou V in a lavish ceremony in the capital of Nuku'alofa. This coronation was the first for Tonga in over 40 years.
Wearing a the heavy gold crown, red velvet robe trimmed in ermine fur, and carrying a sceptre and a ring, Tonga's 23rd monarch sat upon a gold throne, and was anointed with oil during a Christian ceremony. A massed choir sang Handel's coronation anthem, Zadok The Priest. Royals from Japan, Thailand and the United Kingdom watched on, as did 1,000 other Read more [...]
