King of Eswatini
| King of Eswatini | |
|---|---|
| Ngwenyama | |
| Incumbent | |
| Mswati III since 25 April 1986 | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | None declared |
| First monarch | Mkhulunkosi |
| Residence | Lozitha Palace, Lobamba |
King of Eswatini, officially Ngwenyama (lit. 'Lion', pl. tiNgwenyama, also iNgwenyama or Inkosi), is the title of the male monarch and head of state of Eswatini. The King (Ngwenyama) reigns together with the Queen Mother (Indlovukazi), a spiritual leadership position held by the Ngwenyama's mother or another female royal of high status.
The current king is Mswati III, who has reigned since 1986. The annual budget allocated to the King and the royal household amounts to $61 million. The King is also the Commander-in-Chief of the army.