Haile Selassie I was one of the most influential figures in Ethiopia’s modern history. But after his overthrow in 1974, the Imperial Family faced exile, imprisonment, separation, and an uncertain future.
In this video, we explore what happened to Haile Selassie’s children and descendants after the end of the Ethiopian monarchy, how they rebuilt their lives abroad, and how the legacy of the imperial family continues to live on.
From the emperor’s final years to the lives of his children and grandchildren, this is the story of a royal family scattered across the world—and a dynasty that refused to disappear from history.
Watch until the end to discover what happened to Ethiopia’s Imperial Family after the fall of the monarchy.
