King away for two months [1]
Monday, November 26, 2007 - 14:15. Updated on Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 12:46.
HM King George Tupou V left Tonga on Saturday for the United Kingdom on an extended trip that will keep him away from home for two months.
The Acting Secretary at the Palace office Suka 'Otukolo said that King George Tupou V will be away from the kingdom until the end of January next year.
Suka said that during the months the king will be away from the kingdom he will also be visiting Japan.
As from Saturday, November 24, HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita has become the Princess Regent.
The king is accompanied by his Private Secretary Sateki 'Ahio and other attendants.