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Mala‘ekula preparations underway for State funeral of Tupou IV [1]

Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 19:09.  Updated on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 11:06.

Photos by Peter Poulsen

Tonga's royal tombs, Mala‘ekula, in central Nuku‘alofa were a hive of activity this week as workmen prepare for the state funeral of His Late Majesty King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV on Tuesday September 19.

Mala‘ekula, the Royal Tombs in Nuku‘alofa are undergoing preparations for the late King's state funeral. 16 September 2006

The Royal Tombs are being prepared for the State funeral taking place on Tuesday. Mala‘ekula, Nuku‘alofa. 16 September 2006
Preparations for Tuesday's state funeral were underway at Mala‘ekula, Nuku‘alofa. 16 September 2006
Preparing the Royal Tombs for the State funeral. Mala‘ekula, Nuku‘alofa. 16 September 2006
The Royal Tombs Mala‘ekula, Nuku‘alofa. 16 September 2006
The Royal Tombs are undergoing preparations for Tuesday's state funeral. Mala‘ekula, Nuku‘alofa. 16 September 2006
Queen Salote College students help tidy up at the Royal Tombs, Nuku‘alofa. 16 September 2014
Queen Salote College students tidying up at the Royal Tombs, Nuku‘alofa. 16 September 2014
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