Funeral service for Royal Couple [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Friday, July 21, 2006 - 23:30. Updated on Monday, October 6, 2014 - 11:26.
Photos by Pesi Fonua and Linny Folau
The casket of Prince Tu'ipelehake leaves Fatai, the royal couple's residence.
The casket of Princess Kaimana is carried by the Tongan Marines.
Funeral Service at the Free Wesleyan Centenary Church in Nuku'alofa.
The funeral service for Prince Tu'ipelehake and Princess Kaimana was held at the Free Wesleyan Centenary Church at 12.30 today.
The sermon was conducted by the Rev. Dr 'Ahio acting president of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga. The Centenary Church in Nuku'alofa was filled with hundreds of family members, friends and relatives.
Following the two and a half hour service the funeral procession left for the burial at the 'Otu Langi, at Lapaha. (See following story).
HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita, HRH Prince Lavaka Ata 'Ulukalala.
Members of the royal family leave the vigil at Fatai.
Funeral Service at the Free Wesleyan Centenary Church in Nuku'alofa.