A new photographic book titled 'The King is Crowned' celebrating the Coronation of King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u in June and July 2015, was launched by HRH Princess Pilolevu at Little India Restaurant at Sopu on Saturday 5 December.

The 183 pages book features about 300 photographs taken by two American photographers, Paul Adams and John Telford. The text comprises of a Foreword written by HRH Princess Pilolevu, and a piece on Kie Hingoa (named fine mat). The compilation of photographs was the work of Kalolaine Pahulu Rapp who published the book, through her company Alai International.

Limited copies of the book were available for sale at the launch, but before refreshments were served, the 30 copies offered at $400 per copy were sold out.