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In the aftermath of the Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902), Britain re-annexed the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, two hitherto independent Boer republics. These new territories, renamed the Transvaal Colony and the Orange River Colony respectively, were added to Britain's existing South African territories, the Cape Colony and Colony of Natal.
Formerly known as Swaziland, the Kingdom of Eswatini borders South Africa and Mozambique. It is ruled by Mswati III (also known as Ngwenyama Mswati III Dlamini), a member of the Swazi royal family. 9.
South Africa portal; From 1910 to 1961, the head of state of South Africa was the British monarch. The monarchy of South Africa was represented in South Africa by the Governor-General of South Africa. Subnational monarchs existed throughout and remain recognised.
A map of Africa showing the continent's political systems: three monarchies (in red) and republics (in blue).. Monarchy was the prevalent form of government in the history of Africa, where self-governing states, territories, or nations existed in which supreme power resided with an individual who was recognized as the head of state. [1]
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The royal cypher of King Charles III, surmounted by the Tudor Crown. Charles III reigns as king of 15 independent countries known as the Commonwealth realms.He resides primarily in the oldest and most populous realm, the United Kingdom, and is represented in the other countries by the following viceregal representatives.
The roles, powers, and influence of non-sovereign monarchs throughout Africa vary greatly depending on the state. In some states, such as Angola, the local king may play an integral role in the local governing council of a region, such is the case with the king of Bailundo, [1] or on a smaller level, such as many of the Fons of Cameroon, they may be seen as leaders or heads of a particular ...
After Elizabeth, the British monarchy will find itself in rising waters and struggle not to be swept away.” — Eugene Robinson, Washington Post The only reasonable future is one without the ...