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Did King Letsie III succeed his father directly?

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Yes, King Letsie III succeeded his father, King Moshoeshoe II, directly upon his father's death in 1996. The succession followed the traditional customs and laws of Lesotho, where the eldest son of the reigning monarch typically assumes the throne. King Letsie III's peaceful and smooth accession to the throne ensured the continuity of the monarchy and political stability in Lesotho.
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