The Royal Registry
A comprehensive registry of Royal Kingdoms, Affiliated Houses, Traditional Leaders and Councils united under African Royals United — preserving heritage, sovereignty and cultural legacy across the continent.
The Eleven Royal Kingdoms
The sovereign bedrock of African Royals United — each representing a distinct lineage, territory and cultural tradition of immense historical significance.
Thusanang Di Tlou
Royal Kingdom
Amankwanyana (Valambya)
Royal Kingdom
Ngoato
Royal Kingdom
Amantungwa
Royal Kingdom
Nwamitwa II
Royal Kingdom
Kham
Royal Kingdom
Muwau (Cameron)
Royal Kingdom
Bapo Ba Mogale I
Royal Kingdom
Mbudhuma Mabena Pofu II
Royal Kingdom
Ndzunza Nyauza
Royal Kingdom
Vebelo
Royal Kingdom
Kings & Queens (HRM)
Kings
11Queens
4Princes & Princesses
Princes
2Princesses
21Chiefs, Headwomen & Headmen
Registered members upholding customary law, community governance and ancestral traditions across communities and territories.
Chiefs
50Headship
2Royal Houses & Their Custodians
Royal Houses formally aligned with African Royals United and the leaders who steward them.
Mthi 1st Traditional Council
A unifying body for Royal Houses across the Johannesburg Region — strengthening traditional governance in urban and peri-urban communities.
Full Member Royal Houses
14Associate Members
4Associate members operate under the Mthi Council framework, contributing to the broader mission of preserving African royal heritage and traditional governance in the Johannesburg Region.
"United in heritage, sovereign in purpose — African Royals United stands as a living testament to the enduring strength of traditional leadership across the continent."
— ARU Doctrine
