Queen Elizabeth II message of condolence to King George Tupou V [1]
Thursday, August 20, 2009 - 11:30. Updated on Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 15:22.
The UK Government has contributed 5,000 to the Kingdom of Tonga's ''Ashika Relief Fund'' to assist the families who have suffered in the aftermath of the sinking of the MV Princess Ashika.
The head of a visiting delegation of UK Parliamentarians, Colin Challen MP, informed the Prime Minister of Tonga Hon. Dr. Feleti Sevele, of the donation during their meeting in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday 18 August.
HM Queen Elizabeth II sent a message of condolence to HM King George Tupou V following the tragedy. - British High Commission, 19/08/09.