World's youngest monarch dies aged 34 after coming to throne aged just 3

Tribal monarch Oyo Nyimba, known officially as Rukidi IV of Tooro, became king of his ancient kingdom in 1995. His death shocked Ugandans when it was announced

A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world's youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced.

Traditional Ugandan ruler Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who was aged just three when he came to the throne, has died aged 34.

Uganda's King Oyo, world's youngest reigning monarch, dies aged 34  ITVX

Oyo Nyimba, once recognized as the world's youngest reigning monarch, has died in his mid-30s. As one of Uganda's traditional monarchs, he took the throne of the Tooro kingdom in 1995, aged just 3.

King Oyo leaves behind a son and heir, whose identity has not been disclosed

King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.