King Mswati III, born Prince Makhosetive on April 19th 1968, is currently the the Ngwenyama (King) of Eswatini and head of the Swazi royal family.
Much revered King Mswati III has ruled Eswatini as Africa’s sole surviving absolute monarch since his coronation at the age of 18 in 1986.
He took the throne following a regency crisis after the death of his father Sobhuza II.
Mswati III has final say over parliament, the judiciary, and all appointments in the state, ignoring genuine democratic changes in the wake of public complaints.
That said, if you want to know the number of wives King Mswati lll has, this article is for you.
How Many Wives Does The King Have?
Just as of the time we published this story in the year 2025, the King Mswati III, who practises polygamy, has 16 wives, an upgrade from the 11 he had.
