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Is King Letsie III the first monarch to have been king twice?

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Yes, King Letsie III holds the distinction of being the first monarch to have ascended to the throne twice in the Kingdom of Lesotho. His first reign began in 1996, following the passing of his father, King Moshoeshoe II. However, he relinquished the throne in 1995, passing it on to his father, who unfortunately passed away in a car accident shortly after.
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