* 1964 Limited self-government under King Sobhuza II.
* 1968 Independence.
* 1973 King bans political activity, repeals constitution.
* 1978 New constitution confirms King's executive, legislative control.
* 1982 King Sobhuza dies. Queen Mother becomes regent for Prince Makhosetive, aged 14. Power struggle between modernists and traditionalists in royal Dlamini clan.
* 1986 Prince Makhosetive crowned King Mswati III.
* 1992 King allows some electoral reform. Refuses to remove ban on political parties.