African Royal News

Maidens dance for King Mswati in Swaziland

  • Posted on August 31, 2010 at 10:46 pm

The first photo below shows King Mswati III of Swaziland on August 30 at the annual Umhlanga, or Reed Dance. During the eight-day event, young women, including the king’s daughters, cut reeds and present them to Swaziland’s Queen Mother. The king can choose a new wife from Reed Dance participants if he wishes. The second photo below shows some of King Mswati’s wives (wearing red) after participating in a dance during this year’s event. The king currently has 12 or more wives (reports vary). Photos: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko. Photos provided by PicApp

Swaziland's King Mswati III arrives for the annual Reed Dance at Ludzidzini in Swaziland August 30, 2010. During the eight day ceremony, virgin girls cut reeds and present them to the queen mother. The Reed Dance also allows Mswati to choose a wife if he wishes. Mswati currently has 13 wives. Picture taken August 30, 2010. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SWAZILAND - Tags: ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY ODDLY ROYALS)

Some of King Mswati's wives (wearing red) leave after joining the maidens for a dance during the annual Reed Dance at Ludzidzini, the royal palace in Swaziland August 30, 2010. During the eight day ceremony, virgin girls cut reeds and present them to the queen mother. The Reed Dance also allows King Mswati III to choose a wife if he wishes. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SWAZILAND - Tags: SOCIETY)

Moroccan royal photos

  • Posted on August 24, 2010 at 11:32 pm

First photo below: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, accompanied by his children, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija, and his sister Princess Lalla Asma, lays the foundation stone for the Princess Lalla Asma Center for Deaf Children and Youths in Rabat, Morocco on August 18. The second photo shows the king (at right) and his brother, Prince Moulay Rachid, praying at the mausoleum of their grandfather King Mohammed V in Rabat on August 21. (Photos by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photos via Newscom. Photos provided by PicApp)

Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by his children Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Princess Lalla Khadija and his sister Princess Lalla Asmaa, lays the foundation stone for building the 'Princess Lalla Asmaa Centre for Deaf Children and Youths', in Rabat, Morocco, on August 18, 2010. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

Morocco's King Mohammed VI, accompanied by his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, prays at his grandfather King Mohammed V mausoleum, on the occasion of the 10th day of the sacred month of Ramadan, which coincides with the anniversary of the passing of King Mohammed V, 'Father of the Nation', who passed away in 1961, in Rabat, Morocco, on August 21, 2010. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

African royal news

  • Posted on August 9, 2010 at 11:52 pm

Zulu royals at South-African themed party

  • Posted on August 6, 2010 at 7:45 pm

On August 4, South Africa’s Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini, and his official consort, Queen Mantfombi, attended a party at a new London restaurant bar called Shaka Zulu. (Photograph: Ringo, PacificCoastNews.com. Photo provided by PicApp)

43266, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Wednesday August 4, 2010. Party Host King Goodwill Zwelithini of South Africa arrives at a South African-themed restaurant bar called Shaka Zulu which recently opened in Camden. Hosted by King Goodwill Zwelithini of South Africa. Photograph:  Ringo, PacificCoastNews.com

Royal news from Morocco

  • Posted on July 15, 2010 at 3:57 am

Moroccan king calls for improved ties with Algeria

Egyptian royal history news

  • Posted on June 29, 2010 at 6:21 am

Moroccan crown prince finishes school year

  • Posted on June 23, 2010 at 10:06 pm

Below: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI (center) hands school and excellence awards to his son. Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, during the school year graduation ceremony at the Prince School in the Royal Palace in Rabat on June 15. (Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom. Photo provided by PicApp)

Morocco's King Mohammed VI (C), accompanied by his brother Prince Moulay Rachid (L), his wife Princess Lalla Salma (C, partly hidden), and daughter Princess Lalla Khadija hands the Prince School and Excellence Awards to his son Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, during the school year graduation ceremony at the Prince School in the Royal Palace in Rabat, Morocco, on June 15, 2010. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

Princess Lalla Salma lays foundation stone

  • Posted on June 18, 2010 at 11:14 pm

Below: The king of Morocco’s wife, Princess Lalla Salma, chairwoman of the Lalla Salma Association Against Cancer, lays the foundation stone of a gynecologic oncology center in Casablanca on June 10. (Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom. Photo provided by PicApp)

King of Morocco's wife Princess Lalla Salma, Chairwoman of the 'Lalla Salma Association for the Fight against Cancer' lays the foundation stone of the gynecologic oncology center for breast and cervical cancer early detection and pain treatment, in Casablanca, Morocco, on June 10, 2010. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

Free speech still not tolerated

  • Posted on June 16, 2010 at 11:48 pm

Morocco rights improved, but can do better: Amnesty

Moroccan & Cambodian princesses at music festival

  • Posted on June 8, 2010 at 8:44 pm

The king of Morocco’s wife, Princess Lalla Salma (at center in first photo), attended the opening ceremony of the Fez Festival of World Sacred Music in Fez, Morocco on June 4. She was accompanied by France’s former First Lady Bernadette Chirac (left) and Princess Norodom Bopha Devi (right), sister of Cambodia’s King Sihamoni, as they watched a performance by the Royal Ballet of Cambodia. (Photos by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photos via Newscom. Photos provided by PicApp)

Morocco's KIng's wife, Princess Lalla Salma attends the opening ceremony of the 16th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, in Fez, Morocco, on June 4, 2010. Princess Lalla Salma, was accompanied by France's former First Lady Bernadette Chirac (L) and sister of Cambodia's King Princess Norodom Bopha Devi (R), as they watched a performance by the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Bab Makina place. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

Morocco's KIng's wife, Princess Lalla Salma attends the opening ceremony of the 16th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music, in Fez, Morocco, on June 4, 2010. Princess Lalla Salma, was accompanied by France's former First Lady Bernadette Chirac and sister of Cambodia's King Princess Norodom Bopha Devi, as they watched a performance by the Royal Ballet of Cambodia at the Bab Makina place. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Photo via Newscom

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