Royal Remorse: King Misuzulu apologises after leaked video exposes queen’s agony
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini of the Zulu nation has issued an apology following the leak of a video showing him verbally abusing his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni. The royal household claims the footage is historical and does not reflect current family dynamics.
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The scandal involves a high-profile traditional monarch, sparking public debate regarding domestic conduct and the privacy of royal figures.
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THE office of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has issued an official response to a leaked video showing the Zulu monarch berating his wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni.
In a formal statement released on Friday, the royal household expressed “profound concern” over the unauthorised dissemination of the clips, noting they were leaked to the public without the King's knowledge or consent.
The four-minute-and-six-second video, which began circulating online on Thursday, July 9, shows the King holding what appears to be a green beer bottle while shouting at the Queen during a heated exchange.
Throughout the footage, a Siswati-speaking woman is heard in the background attempting to calm him down. During the confrontation, King Misuzulu accuses Queen Nomzamo of infidelity with a member of the Shembe Church, criticises her conduct as a royal wife, and threatens to assault her.
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