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After weeks of hype, scintillating reviews and speculation, Queen of Buganda Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda Luswata’s new autobiography finally hit the shelves last week.

Addressing the guests at the event, the Queen started by acknowledging the effect of her unprecedented public communication in the book, which she said might have had unintended consequences to the Kingdom.

The book was unveiled at a glamourous event at the Kampala Sheraton, and graced by dignitaries from Buganda and other kingdoms, the central government, players in the business sector, her family and friends among others.

The Queen also took time to thank the Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II for being supportive of her work.

“I would like to extend deep appreciation to the Ssabasajja Kabaka of Buganda for having allowed me to lend a hand to the progress and development of our region and people, as you will read in the book and for being supportive to me while doing so,” she said.

The book chronical Nnaabagereka childhood and education, her love affair and subsequent marriage to the Buganda Monarch and the works she has done during her tenure as the Nnaabagereka spanning over two decades.

 “Writing an autobiography can be a daunting process, re-experiencing steps taken at different stages of your life; reflecting on experiences and events that have shaped you, some of them exiting while others not,” she said.

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One of the highlights in the autobiography which sent shock waves around the kingdom was the mention by the queen of her two twin daughters who were unknown to the Kingdom.

The twins, she revealed on Page 205, were born on December 6th 2010 in Kampala.

“I was blessed with two more girls, Jade Nakato and Jasmine Babirye born in Kampala. They’re two amazing kids who are mostly happy and are passionate about people which, at their age, I find astounding” she wrote.

With many speculating that the Queen secretly gave birth and raised twins in the palace, the Palace was compelled later to come out with a statement clarifying that the girls were adopted. “My intention was to share information with a little bit of humour; to educate, engage inspire and encourage you, and to share information that would make a positive difference in your life; I ask you to look at it that way because I love you all very much,” she said.

Nnaabagereka’s Autobiography is an important contribution to the literature on Buganda’s culture, history, offers leadership and it offers valuable lessons on resilience, determination and service.