Career
- King of Lesotho (1996 to present)
- King of Lesotho (1990 to 1995)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Lesotho?
Letsie III is the Head of state of Lesotho, in office since 7 Feb 1996.
Who was the Head of state of Lesotho before Letsie III?
Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho held the office before Letsie III.
When was Letsie III born?
Letsie III was born in 1963-07-17, in Morija, according to Wikidata.
Where did Letsie III study?
Letsie III studied at Wolfson College, University of London, University of Bristol, according to Wikidata.
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Sources: Government of Lesotho (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Lesotho. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/lesotho/head-of-state