HIS MAJESTY
KING LETSIE III
39th
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
SETSOTO STADIUM
17 JULY, 2002
His Majesty's arrival
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The Prime Minister, Mr. Pakalitha Mosisili fanked by members of the armed forces earnestly waiting for His Majesty 's arrival. |
His Majesty's motorcade arrives at the stadium. |
| His Majesty is welcomed at the occasion by the Prime Minister. | The King takes His position at the Royal Standard and the 21-Gun salute commences. |
His Majesty inspects the
the Guard of Honour
| The King inspects the Guard of Honour which has 450 soldiers on parade for His Majesty. | The army brass band plays the tune " happy Birthday" |
| A contingent of the army performing the Royal Salute. |
A battalion of "Ladies in arms" led by 2nd Lieutenant Maboloka salutes the King.
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LDF performs the
"March Past"
| Another Battalion of "Ladies in arms" Led by 2nd Lieutenant Khiba during the March Past. | Army Flag Bearers go "past" the King during March Past |
| The Brass Band playing the tune "Sefefo" during the Past March. | The Lesotho team en route to the Commonwealth games in Manchester England also pays tribute to His Majesty. |
| Likhibi tsa Matsieng take centre stage to render their edition of "Mokhibo. | Her Majesty the Queen Mother 'Mamohato Seeiso the traditional dance is also part of the action. |
| Local Government Choir Sings the tune "Ha a Hole " Meaning "May He grow..." at the ceremony. | Civil Servants in full traditional regalia sing their praises to the King. |
| Members of the Defence Force perform a traditional genre of traditional dance called "mohobelo" | Mrs. Mats'epo Matela (centre) the "praise singer" is flanked by women traditional attire. |
| Manka Le Phallang, a local traditional band renders a song playing the accordion and other modern instruments. | Girls responding to the tune of Manka le Phallang with "Litolobonya." |
Cheers of Honour and the closing Anthem.
| His Majesty the King Letsie III next to His Right Hand Man, Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili. | Their Majesties, the King and Queen 'Masenate Bereng Seeiso. |
| The Prime Minister leads the nation in the "Cheers Of Honour" to wish the King the best in life in the years to come... | The King takes his position as the national is sang to signal the end of the occasion. |
pictures and layout by M.Kheleli