A huge celebration was given in honour of the 45th birthday of His Majesty King Letsie III in Mafeteng, where His Majesty also inspected formation of armed forces.

Their Majesties also ceased the opportunity to walk around to greet the multitudes of people who had come to wish His Majesty the King a happy birthday and prosperous life.

On behalf of the government, Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Lesao Lehohla wished His Majesty King Letsie III together with his family a joyous life.

His Majesty also took this chance to award medals to among others, Dr ‘Musi Mokete for his outstanding dedication and contribution in the medical field while Mr. Phatela Thamae was awarded a medal for his contribution in agricultural field.

His Majesty King Letsie III is the eldest son of the late Majesties, King Moshoeshoe II and Queen Mother ’M’amohato Bereng Seeiso. He is married to Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate Mohato Seeiso and blessed with three children, Princesses Senate and 'Maseeiso and Prince Lerotholi. He was born at Scott hospital in Morija on July 17, 1963.

Present to grace the occasion were the Deputy Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, Prince Harry from the United Kingdom, members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, Members of Parliament, councilors, school children and the community at large.
Other activities honouring this day were carried out in all the districts of the country, with Maseru celebrating in Semonkong.

Source: LENA 17/07/2008