During a state visit to China, King Tupou VI planted "Friendship Grass" at the National Engineering Research Center of Juncao Technology, during his first stop at Fuzhou, capital of Fujian Province, at the weekend. The Royal party has also visited Ningde, a city known for sustainable development and clean energy innovation, and the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
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Tuesday 25 November 2025
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Fujian, China
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Friday 31 October 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI this morning commissioned the upgraded Queen Salote International Wharf, marking the first day of five days of celebrations commemorating 150 years of Tonga’s Constitution.
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Thursday 23 October 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI today reminded voters that, "Economically, there is much to do in the near future, so vote wisely in this coming election.” The royal address read to the House concluded the 2021-2025 parliamentary term ahead of the general election to be held in November.
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Friday 12 September 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The General Election for representatives of the Nobles and the People to the Legislative Assembly of Tonga will be held on 20 November, 2025, according to the Writ of Election issued by HM King Tupou VI.
Wednesday 3 September 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI was appointed as the 32nd Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific, for a one year term from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026.
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Monday 14 July 2025
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Lapaha,Tongatapu
His Majesty King Tupou VI commissioned the China-Aid Tongatapu Wind Power Project today, 14 July at Lapaha, Tongatapu. The 2.25MW wind farm, which began construction in May 2024, was funded by the People's Republic of China. To date, the wind farm has generated over 2.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, accounting for approximately 3.8% of Tonga's total annual supply, or 25% of the annual renewable energy supply.
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Thursday 10 July 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u were warmly welcomed in Fiji on Tuesday for a State Visit from 8-12 July that is reaffirming strong familial, cultural and regional connections, with high level engagements, military honours and cultural ceremonies.
Monday 23 June 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nine Non-Resident Ambassadors to Tonga presented their credentials to King Tupou VI, during ‘Diplomatic Week’ on 19 and 20 June, at the Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa.
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Friday 23 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI called for reform in the education sector and major improvements for the health sector, to help move the economy forward, when he opened the 2025-26 parliamentary session today, 23 May, at Parliament House in Nuku’alofa.
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Tuesday 20 May 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
His Majesty King Tupou VI will officially open the 2025 session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga on Friday, 23 May. Schools will march for the occasion.
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Thursday 17 April 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will make a State visit to Fiji from 8 to 12 July to attend the installation ceremony of the Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau chiefs.
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Friday 21 February 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Japan-Tonga cooperation will foster a “free and open Indo-Pacific” based on the rule of law, the Japanese Ambassador to Tonga, HE Inagaki Hisao, said last night, 20 February, at a reception to celebrate the 65th birthday of the Emperor of Japan, HIM Emperor Naruhito. The Ambassador welcomed HM King Tupou VI and members of the Royal Family to his Residence in ‘Anana, Nuku'alofa.
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Tuesday 21 January 2025
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI received the Prime Minister Designate, Hon. Dr 'Aisake Eke, at the Royal Palace this morning, ahead of the official appointment of Tonga's new Prime Minister, tomorrow, Wednesday 22 January 2025.
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Monday 9 December 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new Prime Minister will be selected on Christmas Eve, 24 December, the Speaker announced during the afternoon session of Parliament today, shortly after King Tupou VI accepted the resignation of Hon. Hu’akavameiliku (Siaosi Sovaleni) as his Prime Minister.
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Tuesday 23 July 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new tugboat for Tonga was commissioned by HM King Tupou VI today, 23 July, at the Taufa'ahau Domestic Wharf, Nuku'alofa. The new tugboat, named "Fanga'ilifuka" by the King, is a grant from the Government of Japan
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Tuesday 2 July 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI commissioned a new Leadership Centre for His Majesty's Armed Forces (HMAF) , at the Masefield Naval Base, Touliki, this morning, 2 July. The New Zealand Defence Minister, Judith Collins, in Tonga for the event, joined the Royal party to tour the Leadership Center's main hall.
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Tuesday 25 June 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Royal Kava ceremony, 'Taumafa Kava' will be held to celebrate the official birthday of King Tupou VI (65) this Saturday, 29 June, at Pangai Lahi, next to the Royal Palace, in Nuku'alofa.
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Thursday 16 May 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI expressed his immense concern that illicit drugs are being spread easily and reaching families and communities in Tonga. “It is urgent to stop the spread of the use of illicit drugs,” he told Members of Parliament today. HRH Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala delivered the King's speech, at the state opening of the 2024 session of the Legislative Assembly of Tonga.
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Friday 10 May 2024
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Matatoa-Tofoa, Tonga
HM King Tupou VI cut a ribbon, to officially open a new school for the Siasi 'O Tonga (Church of Tonga) at Matatoa, Tongatapu today, 10 May 2024.
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Monday 6 May 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Government will keep running the Lulutai Airlines, until someone can buy them out and take over the operation of the domestic airline, the Prime Minister said on Friday. “If Lulutai withdraws, would there be any airline services for the outer islands? Is there anyone who can buy out the government and can operate the airline privately?” he asked.
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