A Royal Week

President Kip G. Thompson and his wife, Sister Leesa Thompson

 had the privilege of attending a meeting with several of

the six local leaders from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

met with the Zulu Prince,

Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.  

It's a royal week

for us!

 Our places at the table. Yes, they misspelled my first name,

but that's okay. It happens a lot with my name! (Leesa)

 We are placing folders with valuable information about the church at each of the chairs. 

For example, information about Mormon temples, self-reliance, and

education programs.
Members of the Senate and ANC goverment 

will also be in attendance!

 Our church brethren waiting for the Prince!  

 I was honored to be the only female representative of

the church. I had the opportunity to briefly explain about

the role and importance of the Relief Society!

 President Kip G. Thompson of the South Africa Durban Mission and Prince Buthelezi.
The Prince gave each of us a signed book of his autobiography!

 Sister Leesa Thompson, Mission President's wife, South Africa Durban Mission
and Prince Buthelezi.
I felt fortunate to meet this kind and humble man. He spoke to us

about family values. His thoughts and words sounded

just like a church member!

 Prince Buthelezi.
We actually gave him a beautiful carved wooden box

that contained leather-bound scriptures with his

name engraved on them. He just happened to pick up

this book!

 Leesa Thompson and Prince Buthelezi.
The Prince grabbed my arm and escorted me to the food table 

and said "ladies first". He genuinely is one of the nicest men 

I've ever met! We are hoping he will come to the temple

dedication next year!

This woman is powerful! She is the Secretary of State of 

South Africa. She and I had a wonderful chat. She was

very gracious and dignified. She said she loves listening

to the Tabernacle Choir and hopes they will someday

come to South Africa. That would be amazing!