Under the current constitution, passed in 1993, the King is a constitutional monarch and the head of state, with power being exercised by the Parliament. While in practice hereditary, the King is officially appointed by the College of Chiefs using traditional practices.
Under the current constitution established in 1993, the King is a constitutional monarch and head of state, with power exercised by Parliament. Although traditionally hereditary, the King is formally appointed by the College of Chiefs using traditional practices.