The story of Seretse Khama, the first President of Botswana, whose life is featured in the new film 'A United Kingdom' | BBC Archive

SERETSE & RUTH KHAMA ENJOYING CHRISTMAS IN DECEMBER 1951! Source:British Movietone ©:British Movietone #bagakabapele #2026Trends | Bagaka Ba Pele TV

AS WE WRAP UP THE DAY - SERETSE THE FAMILY MAN In 1947 while studying in London Sir Seretse met English clerk Ruth Williams. After courting for a year the two got married in September 1948. Their interracial marriage ultimately threw the British Empire into turmoil. Initially it was uncle, Tshekedi, who ordered Seretse home to demand a divorce. But, after a series of public meetings in Serowe, Seretse was popularly recognised as Kgosi together with his wife. Together they had four children, Jacq

In 1947, Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo – Interstellar, Jack Reacher) , the King of Botswana, met Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike – Gone Girl) , a London office worker. The attraction was immediate: she was captivated by his vision for a better world, he was struck by her willingness to embrace it. They were a perfect match, yet their proposed marriage was challenged not only by their families but by the British and South African governments. Despite the terrible pressures they faced, Seretse and Rut