King Moshoeshoe II was reinstated as the monarch of Lesotho
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In 1995, King Moshoeshoe II was reinstated as the monarch of Lesotho after a period of exile that began in 1990. His return to the throne marked a significant moment in the country's history, following a tumultuous period characterized by military rule and political instability. The constitutional government of Lesotho was restored in 1993 after seven years of military governance, paving the way for the king's return. King Moshoeshoe II had initially returned from exile in 1992, and his reinstatement in 1995 symbolized a restoration of traditional leadership and national unity. Unfortunately, his reign was short-lived, as he passed away just a year later in 1996. Following his death, his son, Letsie III, ascended to the throne, continuing the royal lineage. The reinstatement of King Moshoeshoe II is remembered as a pivotal event in Lesotho's journey towards democratic governance and the re-establishment of the monarchy's role in the nation’s political landscape. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #KingMoshoeshoeIi #LesothoHistory #Monarchy #PoliticalStability #LetsieIii
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