Sibonelo Mngometulu | |
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Queen consort (Inkhosikati) of Eswatini | |
Born | 16 June 1969 |
Spouse | Mswati III (1986–present) |
Issue | Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini Prince Lindani Dlamini |
House | House of Dlamini (by marriage) |
Father | Mbikiza Mngometulu |
Education | University of South Africa Limkokwing University of Creative Technology |
Queen Ntfombi, The Ndlovukati (Queen Mother)
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Sibonelo Mngometulu (born 16 June 1969), known as Inkhosikati LaMbikiza, is the third and senior wife of King Mswati III of Eswatini. Sibonelo married Mswati III in 1986, becoming the first wife he personally chose to marry, following two ceremonious marriages. She is the mother of Princess Sikhanyiso Dlamini and Prince Lindani Dlamini.
Although not permitted to practice law due to her status as a royal, she has a law degree from the University of South Africa and serves as a legal advisor to the king. As royal consort, Sibonelo serves a patron of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology and the Eswatini chapter of the Heal the World Foundation. She is the founder and director of multiple charitable organizations that champion public health and education. She has accompanied the king on various international visits, including the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012, the United States–Africa Leaders Summit in 2014, and the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla in 2023.