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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Wednesday 20 September 2023
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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.
Friday 18 November 2022
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
King Tupou VI in Abu Dhabi this week, visited the Imperial College London Diabetics Centre, to ascertain the potential of a partnership in addressing Non-Communicable Diseases in particular diabetes and related illnesses. The King shared his hope that his people could one day access such services in Tonga.
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Monday 14 November 2022
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
During his visit to the United Arab Emirates, King Tupou VI held an audience with the Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Tonga in Cyprus, Mr Joseph Borghese. The Palace Office said they discussed potential investments and further cooperation.
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Friday 4 November 2022
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tonga's lack of diagnostic and screening services leads to more cancer-related deaths, because cancer is discovered in the late fatal stages, Queen Nanasipau'u said in an address to the Arab Women's Authority in Dubai, UAE, on 2 November. HM King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u attended an event to mark a new partnership with the organisation that supports health initiatives.
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Tuesday 20 September 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The State Funeral of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be broadcasted live on national television in Tonga, starting at 10:00pm on Monday night, 19 September until 7:00am, Tuesday morning.
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Wednesday 14 September 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Service of Commemoration for Queen Elizabeth II will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Nuku'alofa today, Wednesday 14 September at 6:00pm, with an open invitation to all who wish to attend the service. Meanwhile, a condolence book remains open this week in Nuku'alofa, at the British and New Zealand High Commission's offices.
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