FORMER President Jakaya Kikwete visited Ethiopia’s National Palace—once the official residence of Emperor Haile Selassie—on April 11, 2025, following an invitation from Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr.

The palace was a second home to them all ... Also welcomed was Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, his country overcome by Italian forces. Selassie stayed more modestly at the Langham Hotel ...

Rita Marley, Bob Marley’s wife, converted to the Rastafari faith after seeing Haile Selassie in his motorcade ... opposite the grand palace in the southeast corner of the Sanam Luang Park ...

"The Historical Palace, which was built by the Emperor Haile Selassie and the history we've learned about this palace, how much it was involved, especially with the establishment of the Organization ...

Haile Selassie knew that it was the Queen’s first ... The Emperor added an entire wing to his splendiferous Jubilee Palace so that Elizabeth and her entourage of 31 could be properly housed.