Ruth Williams Khama and Sir Seretse Khama

2019-04-18T21:21:45+00:00April 18th, 2019|

  Ruth met Sir Seretse Khama, Prince Seretse Khama during her studies in London. Her sister brought her to a dance, which she was reluctant to attend.  The two lovebirds were introduced to each other, both sharing an interest in jazz, they fell in love.  Ruth, an Englishwomen, and Seretse, a prince from Botswana, got married September of 1948.  Many people opposed their marriage, including Seretse’s father.  Ruth found herself thrown out of the family home.  Seretse’s uncle even threatened to fight Seretse to the death if he brought Ruth [...]