His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithwi of the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa is currently in Wales where he will be attending events commemorating the battle of Isandlwana of 1879 also known as the Anglo-Zulu wars/Battle of Rorke's Drift.
His Majesty is accompanied by his fifth wife Her Royal Highness Queen Nompumelelo Mchiza and their children.
Earlier today, The Zulu king and queen attended the Royal Welsh Show were they were joined by Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Camilla.
Before attending the show, His Majesty joined and led a joint parade between the Zulu Regiment and the Royal Welsh regiment band to mark the battle.
After that they watched the Zulu Regiment perform the traditional Impi warrior dance.
During his visit at the show, His Majesty and Her Royal Highness were said to have enjoyed the various farming and agricultural techniques which they love and would want to be taught back to everyone not just farmers back in the kingdom
Later this evening they will be attending a Welsh concert at Brecon Cathedral which will feature Brecon Male Voice Choir and harpist Emily Haris, and will be compered by Sir Tim Ackroyd.
Facts about the battle:
The battle which took place between January 22 and 23 1879 when British High commissioner Sir Bartle Frere came to realise the Policy of Confederation, saw that the Zulu Kingdom under Chief Cetshwayo became self reliant and build a very powerful military power. The Zulu Chief was given an ultimatum after negotiations and talks didn't go through. The ultimatum expired and 150 British soldiers were sent to hold off about 4,000 warrior tribesmen whose land they had invaded.
Among the British soldiers were a few Welsh soldiers who fought in the Anglo-Zulu war.
His Majesty is accompanied by his fifth wife Her Royal Highness Queen Nompumelelo Mchiza and their children.
Earlier today, The Zulu king and queen attended the Royal Welsh Show were they were joined by Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Camilla.
Before attending the show, His Majesty joined and led a joint parade between the Zulu Regiment and the Royal Welsh regiment band to mark the battle.
After that they watched the Zulu Regiment perform the traditional Impi warrior dance.
During his visit at the show, His Majesty and Her Royal Highness were said to have enjoyed the various farming and agricultural techniques which they love and would want to be taught back to everyone not just farmers back in the kingdom
Later this evening they will be attending a Welsh concert at Brecon Cathedral which will feature Brecon Male Voice Choir and harpist Emily Haris, and will be compered by Sir Tim Ackroyd.
Facts about the battle:
The battle which took place between January 22 and 23 1879 when British High commissioner Sir Bartle Frere came to realise the Policy of Confederation, saw that the Zulu Kingdom under Chief Cetshwayo became self reliant and build a very powerful military power. The Zulu Chief was given an ultimatum after negotiations and talks didn't go through. The ultimatum expired and 150 British soldiers were sent to hold off about 4,000 warrior tribesmen whose land they had invaded.
Among the British soldiers were a few Welsh soldiers who fought in the Anglo-Zulu war.