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King Letsie 111 left
the country on Friday
for Botswana to attend the 100th anniversary of the commemoration of the
arrival of the Ba-Khammangoato clan in Serowe, Botswana that was held on
Saturday
21 September, 2002.
The Private Secretary to the King, Mr Mabotse Lerotholi
said the King
has been invited to attend this ceremonial event by the Vice President
of Botswana, Lt. General Ian Khama.
He said the Ba-Khammangwato is the largest clan in Botswana and the King
will
be accompanied by a delegation that includes, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr MohlabiTsekoa, the Minister of
Tourism, Ms
Lebohang Nts'inyi, the Principal
Chiefs of Thaba-Bosiu and Likhoele, Chief Khoabane Letsie Theko, and Chief
Lerotholi Seeiso
to attend this important ceremony on Saturday.
This is the first official visit of the King Letsie 111 to Botswana since
he was installed King in October 1997, after the death of his father in
1995.Before boarding the plane for Botswana, the King inspected the military
parade. He was seen off by among others, Queen 'Masenate Karabo Mohato
Seeiso the Prime Minister,
Mr. Pakalitha Mosisili, Deputy Prime Minister,
the Chief Justice, ministers and senior government officials.
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September, 2002
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