Ntombi of Eswatini

Ntombi was appointed Queen Regent and Ndlovukati following the death of King Sobhuza II. She served as regent for her son, King Mswati III, who was then a minor, overseeing the transition of power.

Ntombi formally transferred authority to her son, Mswati III, upon his 18th birthday. This peaceful transition maintained the stability of the Swazi monarchy and avoided a succession crisis.

After stepping down as regent, Ntombi continued to serve as Ndlovukati, the queen mother and co-ruler in the dual monarchy system. She has remained a key figure in Swazi traditional governance and cultural ceremonies.