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Luckily she had the option of wearing a mantilla to cover her mostly shaven head... and look somewhat lady-like.
 
Did the friendship between her and the King begin before or after she became Prince Albert's partner and later wife?
 
So she CAN travel abroad for a royal event...when it suits her.
 
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Yes she can travel but the other kings or queens or princesses cannot travel !!!, it is a shame that no kings, queens or princes and princesses did not attend the funeral of the king
The king Goodwell Zwellithini was a worthy king like them!!!
Princess Charlene was also there she was present for the principauty of Monaco
 
melina premiere said:
Yes she can travel but the other kings or queens or princesses cannot travel !!!, it is a shame that no kings, queens or princes and princesses did not attend the funeral of the king
The king Goodwell Zwellithini was a worthy king like them!!!
Princess Charlene was also there she was present for the principauty of Monaco
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Well many countries have banned or extremely strongly discouraged any non essential travel and a funeral is often included in that.

Their countries might also require quarantining when they come back which would interfere with their lives and work.

And unlike Charlene most do not have a South African passport and that can make a difference when travelling.

I'm sure many other would have been there if they could.

I do think it's understandable but very noticeable that she can get to SA for a funeral but not to some that were much closer to home and not in the middle of a pandemic.
 
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^^^previous. Maybe she was already in SA for some other reason?

The isiZulu King was honoured with an official burial. Her attendance, representing a foreign country/ monarchy is completely acceptable.
 
C4A said:
^^^previous. Maybe she was already in SA for some other reason?

The isiZulu King was honoured with an official burial. Her attendance, representing a foreign country/ monarchy is completely acceptable.
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It is acceptable but once again South Africa or Africa in general has to be involved. It's a pity she can't bring herself to attend royal events in other places.
 
melina premiere said:
Yes she can travel but the other kings or queens or princesses cannot travel !!!, it is a shame that no kings, queens or princes and princesses did not attend the funeral of the king
The king Goodwell Zwellithini was a worthy king like them!!!
Princess Charlene was also there she was present for the principauty of Monaco
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I can't see any sign of any overseas dignitaries at the memorial service (the funeral was yesterday) so I think they weren't invited. Everyone there seems to be South African.

Perhaps Charlene was there because she was South African and had a personal connection with the King.
 
I think Princess Charlene was the only foreign royal/dignitary there ,maybe she's been in South Africa for awhile?
 
^^^previous. My guess too...that she was already in SA. Currently a maximum of 100 people are allowed at gatherings and therefore foreign guests were not invited.

P Charlene may have enjoyed a close relationship with the late king as she spent some time in KwaZulu-Natal in earlier years.
 
Florestane said:
I can't see any sign of any overseas dignitaries at the memorial service (the funeral was yesterday) so I think they weren't invited. Everyone there seems to be South African.

Perhaps Charlene was there because she was South African and had a personal connection with the King.
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Yes, she seems to have been there in a personal capacity instead of officially representing Monaco.
 
sophie25 said:
Yes, she seems to have been there in a personal capacity instead of officially representing Monaco.
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I think she is spending time with her brother Sean - he and his family are in KZN at the moment.
 
eya said:
Queen Mantfombi MaDlamini Zulu has been named as interim successor in the late King Goodwill Zwelithini's will.
This is until the queen decides who will take over as Zulu monarch.

https://www.news24.com/witness/tops...m-ruler-of-the-zulu-nation-announced-20210321
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Queen Mantfombi MaDlamini Zulu, regent of the Zulu nation, has died.

"Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, traditional prime minister to the Zulu monarch and nation, confirmed the news on Thursday night.

“It is with the deepest shock and distress that the royal family announces the unexpected passing of Her Majesty Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, regent of the Zulu nation. This has taken us by surprise and left us utterly bereft. It is true that the Lord alone knows the days that He has allotted to each one of us.”"

https://www.news24.com/witness/news/just-in-zulu-queen-has-died-20210429
 
So, it seems the process of naming and installing the next king will be expedited by her death?!
 
And as the buttle of the throne continue there are rumors that the queen was poisoned:

"A South African princess has denied rumours that the Zulu queen who died only a month into her reign was poisoned by the royal family.

"People think we're murderers," Princess Thembi told local media on Sunday, amid a bitter family rift over who will become the next monarch"


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-56970599
 
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Soon soon after her husbands death and now a bitter family feud.
 
The battle continue:

"The queen's will named 46-year-old Prince Misuzulu, her eldest son with King Zwelithini, as the heir and next king.
But another prince objected and interrupted the announcement at the KwaKhangelamankengane Royal Palace in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. Two princesses also have questioned whether the late king's will gave Queen Mantfombi the right to nominate a successor upon her death."

https://abcnews.go.com/Internationa...al-scandal-zulu-kings-claim-disputed-77573039

https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics...ecurity--7d71355c-48a6-48ee-adc7-a1d6b2e05634

Latest development: Royal family pledges loyalty to new Zulu King

https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics...lu-king--7ee16713-5ab6-42b1-8815-e4cd3a175c04
 
Not surprising that the queen-regent named her own son (and not one of the other wives' sons) as the new king...

Royalblog (in Dutch) reports about it as well.
 
And after the new King Zulu's had and the new Queen

https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics...st-week--3596a67d-8fb5-467b-bbc7-35659d7f0f95
https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics...mayisela-041cd3a8-2c28-4753-ad8c-b3de0e026ba5


Newly appointed amaZulu King Zwelithini is expected to receive his first annual budget allocation from the KwaZulu-Natal government on Friday. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala will deliver his 2021/2022 budget, which incorporates that of the amaZulu Royal household.

“Working together with the royal family, we will soon finalise and announce the date for the coronation of His Majesty Misuzulu ka Zwelithini. This will be the first coronation in a long time and will be a fitting tribute to His Majesty King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu who would have reached 50 years on the throne this year,” Zikalala said.


https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribun...tivities-047885a7-dc9f-454a-a1ba-afd996744c61
 
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eya said:
The Zulu Nation's drama still continues.


"The Pietermaritzburg High Court is hearing a bid to stop the coronation of Prince Misuzulu as AmaZulu King. The late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini's brother claims the heir is set to be installed in secret on Friday."


https://www.enca.com/news/court-hears-bid-stop-prince-misuzulu-coronation
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It's time for Coronation Day in the Zulu Kingdom

https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics...and-will-36ef3a4e-d112-48f6-8cff-5ac912e34f86

https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics...ourt-bid-c02ad4c7-85b9-4a62-aef1-d3abcfaf7a45

https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics...go-ahead-13bf2a21-e87d-4219-9cd6-440045617a4e

https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics...ronation-e672ed46-e84e-40ea-91e7-a621426b6b81
 
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AdmiralSteven said:
I hope this is the right place to post this. But did anyone see this regarding Rwanda's last King, His Majesty King Kigeli Ndahindurwa V? His Majesty, King Kigeli Ndahindurwa V is eyeing a return to Rwanda as a constitutional monarch, and the current president has not rejected the idea. I know there's a long way to go for this to happen, but it's looking good for His Majesty. Here's the story link: BBC NEWS | Africa | Rwanda's former king eyes return
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I am also intrigue in African kingdoms, so I bought and read a glossy photobook with every African history of different countries including South Africa, NIgeria, Ivory Coast, Congo, Cameroon etc. etc. including the History of the origins of the African Kingdoms by Pierre Alexandre. The title of the glossy coffee table photo book is "African Kings" by Daniel Laine.
 
For those who want to look at more African royals and are on Instagram, please kindly check out the_african_royal_families.
 
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