In a nation where traditions are held sacred and kingship is a carefully crafted process His Majesty King Mswati III was destined from birth to ascend the throne.\n\nHe became King at the age of 18 and has reigned for close to three decades.\n\nBut as a ruler to modern times he faces a world ignorant of the Swazi traditions that he is duty bound to sustain and it is with patience that he continues to reign