Monarchy of Lesotho

King of Lesotho
Morena a Lesotho
Coat of arms of Lesotho
Incumbent
Letsie III since 7 February 1996
Details
Style	His Majesty
Heir apparent	Lerotholi Seeiso
First monarch	Moshoeshoe I (as paramount chief)
Formation	1822
Residence	Royal Palace, Maseru
Website	https://theking.parliament.ls/

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The monarchy of Lesotho is the form of government used by Lesotho (also known as Basutoland until 1966) by which a hereditary monarch reigns as the head of state, with their powers regulated by the Constitution. The monarch is styled as Marena; in Sotho language, Marena is the plural of the common noun Kings, where Morena is the singular for King.

The monarch since 7 February 1996 is King Letsie III, who ascended the throne on the death of King Moshoeshoe II, his father. It is the second reign of Letsie III; his first reign lasted from 12 November 1990 to 25 January 1995.