Prince Lerotholi Seeiso of Lesotho, the heir apparent to the African kingdom’s throne, turns 18 today.
Lerotholi Mohato Bereng Seeiso was born to King Letsie III and Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso at Maseru Private Hospital in Maseru, Lesotho’s capital, on 18 April 2007.
He has two older sisters, Princesses Senate and ‘M’aSeeiso, with whom he is known to be close.
Like his family, the royal is Catholic, and he was christened with the baptismal name of David. His christening took place on 2 June 2007 (his mother’s birthday) in Saint Louis Church in Matsieng with the head of the Catholic Church in Lesotho, Archbishop of Maseru Bernard Mohlalisi, officiating.
Prince Lerotholi has been attending royal events with his parents since a young age, all in preparation for his future role of King of Lesotho.
The Prince is first in the line of succession and is followed by his uncle, Prince Seeiso and his male cousins, Princes Bereng and Masupha. Women are not allowed to inherit the throne in Lesotho.
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