Did Cetshwayo meet the Queen?
Yes, Cetshwayo kaMpande, the king of the Zulu Kingdom, did meet Queen Victoria. After the Anglo-Zulu War, he was captured and exiled, but later he was allowed to travel to London where he had an audience with the Queen. This meeting was significant as it highlighted the complexities of colonial relationships during that period. Cetshwayo’s dignified demeanor during this encounter garnered sympathy for him and raised awareness about the plight of the Zulu people.
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