King leaves for medical check-up [1]
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - 20:30. Updated on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - 15:58.
HM King George Tupou V departed Tonga yesterday for New Zealand for a routine medical check-up, according to the Palace Office in Nuku'alofa.
The Deputy Secretary of the Palace Office Suka 'Otukolo confirmed the king's departure and said a return date had not been confirmed.
The king is accompanied by his Private Secretary David Dunkley and an escort.
HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita is the Princess Regent.