The following list shows all historical leaders of Eswatini starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
Eswatini
King
Since Apr 25th, 1986
Eswatini
Queen
Nov 18th, 1983 to Apr 25th, 1986
Eswatini
Acting Regent / Prince
Aug 9th, 1983 to Aug 18th, 1983
Eswatini
Queen
Aug 21st, 1982 to Aug 9th, 1983
Eswatini
King
Sep 2nd, 1968 to Aug 21st, 1982
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Jan 1st, 1964 to Sep 2nd, 1968
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Jan 1st, 1956 to Dec 31st, 1963
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Jan 1st, 1951 to Dec 31st, 1955
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Aug 25th, 1946 to Dec 31st, 1950
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Sep 30th, 1942 to Aug 25th, 1946
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Nov 1st, 1937 to Sep 30th, 1942
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Oct 1st, 1935 to Oct 31st, 1937
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Oct 1st, 1928 to Apr 1st, 1935
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Jan 1st, 1917 to Sep 30th, 1928
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Jan 1st, 1907 to Dec 31st, 1916
Swaziland Protectorate
Resident Commissioner
Jan 1st, 1903 to Dec 31st, 1906
