King and Head of State attend funeral [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 20:30. Updated on Sunday, May 11, 2014 - 11:28.
Photos by Pesi Fonua
The catafalque for Baron Vaea.
The funeral of Baron Vaea of Houma was held at the Kolomanatau Cemetery, Houma at 11 am today, June 13.
HM King George Tupou V, HRH Crown Prince Lavaka, HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita and members of the Royal Family attended the funeral. Also attending were the Head of State of Samoa, HH Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi and HH Masiofo Filifilia Tamasese, and the Vice President of Fiji, HE Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and Adi Koila Nailatikau.
From left, the Head of State of Samoa, HH Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi, HM King George Tupou V, Vice President of Fiji, HE Ratu Epeli Nailatikau and HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita.
The occasion also brought in relatives and friends from throughout Tonga and from overseas.
The funeral service was conducted at the cemetery.
Head of State of Samoa, HH Tuiatua Tupua Tamasese Efi attends the funeral for Braon Vaea of Houma.