Until recently, the cabinet was composed entirely of the king's nominees, and only nine popularly elected representatives sat in the 30-member legislative assembly, alongside nine noble representatives and 12 members appointed by the king.

ECONOMIST: And of their contrasting attitudes to democratic reform

They include Fanny King who was still trekking her nine-mile route in the Cotswolds at the age of 65 in the mid-20th Century.

BBC: Archive reveals women's vital role in the Post Office

If you turn on the camera on "Larry King Live, " the guest should be on, nine out of 10 times.

CNN: Larry King on pop culture, star power and suspenders

Traditionalists in Swaziland believe that any girl should feel honoured to be picked as the 34-year-old King Mswati III's latest wife (he already has nine).

ECONOMIST: Yes

Nine years after the shooting of Mr Magill, drug dealer Dave King was the victim of a similar gangland shooting outside a gym in Hoddesdon.

BBC: Kevin Lane murder conviction going to Court of Appeal

The chapel at King's College is the venue for the Christmas Eve service, A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, which is broadcast to millions around the world.

BBC: King's College and chapel