The Youngest King in the World

The crown prince who became king at the age of three

King Oyo as a little boy and now. (Photo source: nbs.ug and knightsandlords.ae) edited by author

Not to be mistaken for the youngest king in the history of the world as there are several others in history who became king even before they could crawl. Kings like King Shah Shapur II of Persia (before birth), Alfonso XIII of Spain (a day old), Ivan VI of Russia (two months old), and Henry VI of Britain (nine months old)…