Biography

He was educated in the United Kingdom at Ampleforth College. From there he went on to study at the National University of Lesotho where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law. He then went on to study at the University of Bristol (Diploma in English Legal Studies, 1986), Wolfson College, Cambridge (Development Studies, 1989), and Wye College (Agricultural Economics). He completed his studies in 1989, when he returned to Lesotho.

He was installed as the Principal Chief of Matsieng on 16th December 1989.

Styles of King Letsie III of Lesotho
Reference style	His Majesty
Spoken style	Your Majesty
Alternative style	Sir

Marriage and children

King Letsie married in 2000 to Karabo Mots'oeneng, with whom he has two daughters and one son:

• Princess Mary Senate Mohato Seeiso, born 7 October 2001.
• Princess 'Maseeiso, born 20 November 2004.
• Prince Lerotholi David Mohato Bereng Seeiso, born 18 April 2007.

Patronages

• Patron of the Prince Mohato Award (Khau ea Khosana Mohato).

Honours

• Lesotho : Grand Master of the Most Dignified Order of Moshoeshoe.
• Lesotho : Grand Master of the Most Meritorious Order of Mohlomi.
• Lesotho : Grand Master of the Most Loyal Order of Ramatseatsane.
• Lesotho : Outstanding Service Medal.

Ancestry

Ancestors of Letsie III of Lesotho

16. Letsie II, Paramount Chief of Basutoland 8. Nathaniel Lerotholi, Paramount Chief of Basutoland 17. Maneella 'Maletsabisa 4. Simon Seeiso, Paramount Chief of Basutoland 18. Nkuebe Letsie, Chief 9. Sebueng 2. King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho 5. 'Mabereng 1. King Letsie III of Lesotho 24. Letsie I, Paramount Chief of Basutoland 12. Mojela Letsie, Chief of Tsakholo 6. Lerotholi Mojela, Chief of Tsakholo 3. Princess Tabitha 'Masentle Lerotholi Mojela

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