Prince speaks about not being at the king’s wedding

KING Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s official spokesperson, Prince Thulani Zulu, has finally clarified his conspicuous absence during the traditional wedding between the king and now Queen Nomzamo Myeni-Zulu on Sunday.

- WILLEM PHUNGULA [e-mail]

The king and Myeni traditionally exchanged wedding vows in front of thousands of people in an open space at Kwakhangelamankengane Palace in the north of KwaZulu-Natal.

However, many supposedly noticed that Zulu was not by the king's side as he used to be during other traditional ceremonies of the kingdom.

His absence strengthened speculations that he had been fired from his position. This speculation was also fuelled by his earlier comment when asked by the media about the wedding, where he said he was unaware of it.

However, Zulu came out on Wednesday and clarified his absence and his unavailability to comment about the wedding during preparations.