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Kigeli V Ndahindurwa was the last ruling King of Rwanda, from 28 July 1959 until the abolition of the Rwandan monarchy on 25 September 1961, shortly before the country acceded to independence from Belgium.

After a brief period of moveabouts after leaving Rwanda, the titular King lived in exile during the final part of his life in the town of Oakton, Virginia, United States. In exile, he was known for heading the King Kigeli V Foundation, an organisation promoting humanitarian work for Rwandan refugees. He was also notable for his activities in maintaining the dynastic, cultural heritage of his formerly reigning royal house, including noble titles, dynastic orders of chivalry and other distinctions.

After the king's death, a successor was said to be shortly revealed. In January 2017, it was announced that Yuhi VI of Rwanda would succeed him. Yuhi VI is the nephew of both the late King Kigeli V and the previous King Mutara III, as well as a grandson of King Yuhi V of Rwanda. Wikipedia  

✵ 29. June 1936 – 16. October 2016
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“The genocide is a result of a loss of respect and culture. The young people do not respect or listen to their elders - If I am allowed to return, I will encourage intermarriage among the groups so that we can become one people again.”

Kigeli V of Rwanda

[Alexandria, Barabin, Rwanda King Kigeli V speaks at CSUN, 2005-11-01, California State University-Northridge, http://sundial.csun.edu/2005/11/rwandakingkigelivspeaksatcsun/, Daily Sundial, 2010-03-12]

“My people did not choose to end the monarchy in Rwanda, that was imposed on them by the”

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[Alexandria, Barabin, Rwanda King Kigeli V speaks at CSUN, 2005-11-01, California State University-Northridge, http://sundial.csun.edu/2005/11/rwandakingkigelivspeaksatcsun/, Daily Sundial, 2010-03-12]

“I’m for everyone. I want every one to be a child of God. I want both sides to have peace.”

Kigeli V of Rwanda

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“To really die for your country you become a hero. He was most impressed by the King dream for peace and human rights and that is my dream for Rwanda.”

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