King to open Parliament on Thursday [1]
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 15:42. Updated on Monday, September 9, 2013 - 18:40.
HM King Tupou VI will open the 2012-2013 parliamentary session on Thursday, June 7, a spokesperson from the Parliament Office confirmed this morning, June 5.
The occasion will be historical, because it will be the first opening of parliament by HM King Tupou VI since ascending the Tongan throne, on March 18.
The seating by invited guests will start at 9 am, before the arrival of HM King Tupou VI at 10:30am.
Secondary school children from throughout will line the street from the Royal Palace to the Parliament Building.
All secondary schools throughout Tongatapu are expected to participate in the marching.