Prince Lerotholi Mohato Bereng Seeiso, the third born in the Royal family was baptised as “David” by Archbishop Bernard Mohlalisi at the Roman Catholic Church, St. Luis at Matsieng on Saturday, 2nd June, 2007.

Speaking at the Mass service, the head of Roman Catholic Church, Archbishop Mohlalisi said the day was important to the Royal family for two reasons as it marked the spiritual birth of the Prince Lerotholi David Mohato Bereng Seeiso which coincides with the birth-day of Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso.

The Archbishop said the baptism of Prince Lerotholi confirms him in Jesus Christ’s family as his second birth by Holy Water and Spirit. He pointed out that it is the responsibility of his parents to bring the Prince up under the Christianity principles as he is still young and does not know what it means to be baptised.

During the whole baptising processes, Prince Lerotholi who was named David, was calm as he was sleeping comfortably. He was brought to the alter for baptism by his mother Queen 'Masenate Mohato Bereng Seeiso accompanied by his father King Letsie III and his Godfather, Principal Chief of Likhoele Chief Lerotholi Seeiso.


Various Basotho groups graced the day with performances of traditional songs and dances like Mokhibo, Nldlamo and choral music as well as praises to the applause and ululations of old women.

Prince Lerotholi David Mohato Bereng Seeiso was born to King Letsie III and Queen 'Masenate Mohato Bereng Seeiso on April 18, 2007. He is the third child in the Royal Family, born after Princess Senate and Princess 'Maseeiso.

Source: LENA