Prince 'Ulukalala (26), second in line to the Tongan throne will wed Hon Sinaitakala Tu'imatamoana Fakafanua (24) on May 5, 2012 at the Centenary Church, Saione in Nuku'alofa.

Family member Tupou'ahome'e Tuita Faupula told Matangi Tonga Online today that HM King George Tupou V had consented for the royal wedding to be held on that date.

She said the couple's first Sunday would be held on Sunday, May 6 2012 at Pangai Lahi. In the meantime other arrangements would be confirmed later, she added.

Courtship

The pair, who are both great-grandchildren of the late Queen Salote were matched in a Faitohi ceremony held by their happy families on July 28 at Ma'ufanga.

The Faitohi ceremony is a traditional Tongan courting ritual in which Prince 'Ulukalala officially asked for Hon Sinaitakala's hand in marriage at her residence Siatapu at Ma'ufanga.

Prince 'Ulukalala is the eldest son of Crown Prince Tupouto'a Lavaka and Princess Nanasipau'u Tuku'aho.

Hon. Sinaitakala is the only daughter of Princess 'Ofeina Fakafanua and the late Fakafanua (Tutoatasi).