King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u visited the USA from 27 September to 10 October, the Palace Office in Nuku’alofa reported today. The royal visit was welcomed at the General Conference Seventh-day Adventist Headquarters in Silver Springs, Maryland, the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C., and the Loma Linda University Health in the city of Loma Linda in San Bernardino County, California.
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Friday 18 October 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Friday 30 August 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Māori King, Tuheitia Paki, crowned Te Arikinui Kiingi Tuheitia, has died peacefully on Friday morning at the age of 69, New Zealand news media reported today. Kiingi Tuheitia succeeded his mother, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, following her death in 2006.
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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 25 January 2024
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new building complex is to be constructed on the royal estate "Polata’ane" and expected to be completed this year, for accommodation of “VVIPs” (Very Very Important People).
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Monday 9 October 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Her Majesty’s Charity has received a donation of NZD $40,000 from the Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem Grand Priory in New Zealand, to support the ongoing recovery efforts and relief supplies to the Tongan communities affected by the volcanic eruption and tsunami of January 2022.
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Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala will lead a royal family group tomorrow, to attend the funeral of the late Ratu George Cokanauto Tu’uakitau, to be held on Saturday, 23 September, in Suva, Fiji.
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Friday 15 September 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga will observe a public holiday on Monday, 18 September, for the 38th birthday of Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala.
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Tuesday 11 July 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HRH Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita visited the New Zealand High Commissioner Chancery for the first time, on 10 July which is almost 38-years since it was opened in Nuku’alofa.
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Saturday 3 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilkutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (the Dowager Lady Kalaniuvalu-Fotofili) was laid to rest at the Royal Tombs, Mala'e Kula, in the heart of a quiet and subdued capital, Nuku'alofa, this morning, 3 June.
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Friday 2 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A vigil is being held for HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili, lying at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa, after the funeral cortège arrived this afternoon, 2 June, from Auckland, New Zealand.
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Friday 2 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Flags will be flown at half-mast in Tonga on Saturday, 3 June in respect of the funeral of HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili.
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Friday 2 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Central roads in Nuku’alofa will be temporarily blocked for the funeral of HRH Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili today and tomorrow, Saturday 2 June.
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Thursday 1 June 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
HRH Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili (75) will be laid to rest on Saturday, 3 June at the Royal Tombs, Mala’ekula in Nuku’alofa.
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Tuesday 30 May 2023
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Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins today expressed condolences on behalf of New Zealand to Tonga following the death of HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili in Auckland.
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Sunday 28 May 2023
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Auckland, New Zealand
Princess Mele Siu‘ilikutapu, a cousin of King Tupou VI, has passed away at the age of 75 years. Born in 1948, the Princess was the second of ten grandchildren of the late Queen Salote Tupou III.
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Wednesday 17 May 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The young Princesses Halaevalu Mata’aho, Nanasipau’u ‘Eliana and Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu were expected to join Tonga Netball Kidsnet Program today 17 May. The program consists of teaching basic netball skills every Wednesday afternoon and Saturday mornings at the BSP Court.
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Monday 8 May 2023
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Bangkok, Thailand
Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala and Princess Angelika Lātūfuipeka Tuku’aho are visiting Bangkok, Thailand, where they are meeting with relevant Thai agencies, in their pursuit of new opportunities for Tonga.
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Monday 1 May 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will be attending the Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Camilla in London on Saturday, 6 May.
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Thursday 6 April 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Hon. Tevita ‘Unga Tangitau was appointed by HM King Tupou VI to the hereditary noble title, Ma'afu Tukui'aulahi, during a ceremony on 4 April at Vaini.
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Saturday 24 December 2022
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u will celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays in ‘Eua.
