# The Zulu royal family is mourning the death of its eldest member, Princess Ntombibomvu Sithuli Zulu, who passed away at age 102 at Nkonjeni Hospital. She was the last surviving child of the late King Solomon kaDinuzulu. King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s spokesperson, Prince Thulani Zulu, has described her as a moving encyclopedia. Her death comes as the family mourns the wife of the late Prince Mcwayizeni Zulu, Queen Thoko MaNtombela Zulu, who died this month. Princess Ntombibomvu will be laid to rest in Ulundi on Saturday.
Zulu Royal family mourns eldest member, Princess Ntombibomvu Zulu