Zulu royal family to consult with lawyers as discussions over next King continue
Who will succeed King Goodwill Zwelithini as the next monarch of the Zulu nation?
Zwelithini ruled for 49 years before passing away from Covid-19 related complications at the age of 72.
Following the planting of King Goodwill Zwelithini last Thursday, the Zulu royal family has been in a series of meetings, discussing plans to announce a successor.
It’s understood that the contents of the King’s will is also part of the ongoing talks at the Kethomthandayo Royal Palace.
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According to an official statement, the family will consult their lawyers this Wednesday.
On Sunday, the country woke up to reports that Queen Mantfombi MaDlamini Zulu will take over in an interim capacity while a permanent successor is chosen, but this is yet to be confirmed.
MaDlamini Zulu is a sister to the current king of eSwatini and the daughter of King Sobhuza II.
“A meeting of senior members of the Royal Family was held at KwaKhethomthandayo Palace on Saturday where various matters were discussed, including matters related to His Majesty’s will. It was decided that a meeting will be held on Wednesday morning with His Majesty’s lawyers,” the palace said in a statement.
