HRH Prince 'Ulukalala Lavaka Ata (47), this afternoon surrendered two of his noble titles, 'Ulukalala and Ata, to become the new Crown Prince and the heir to the Tongan throne, taking up the noble title Tupouto'a.
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Wednesday 27 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 21 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The ha'amo or the presenting of food to HM King George Tupou V is currently being held in Nuku'alofa for ten days by the Tongan nobles and the people of their estates.
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of people are presenting funeral gifts and paying their final tributes to the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV at the Royal Palace, Nuku‘alofa, although they cannot view him while he is lying in state in the throne room.
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Funeral presentations continue in Tonga in the lead-up to tomorrow's State funeral of HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV. Photos by Peter Poulsen
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Melbourne, Australia
The West and its Western media need to be educated on some aspects of Tongan culture so they can be enlightened regarding our rituals and the relationship of Tongans with their beloved King. It is rude and highly inappropriate that during our time of mourning, offensive articles and news by some Western newspapers, radio personalities and television are mocking the late King and His Majesty Tupou V. - Loketi Niua Latu
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Saturday 16 September 2006
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Tonga's royal tombs, Mala‘ekula, in central Nuku‘alofa were a hive of activity this week as workmen prepare for the state funeral of His Late Majesty King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV on Tuesday September 19. Photos by Peter Poulsen
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Saturday 16 September 2006
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
HM Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho received funeral presentations from her grandchildren, the children of the late Lord Ma‘atu and Lady Alaileula Tuku‘aho, yesterday at the Royal Palace. Photos by Peter Poulsen
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Thursday 14 September 2006
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Ha'a began presenting their traditional gifts at the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa, today paying homage to His Late Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV where he is lying in State. Photos by Peter Poulsen and Linny Folau.
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Wednesday 13 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of Tongans are lining the roads on Tongatapu as the funeral procession of His Late Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV passes by on its way to the Royal Palace where he will lie in State for five days.
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Wednesday 13 September 2006
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Wellington, New Zealand
The New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark today confirmed she would attend the funeral of His Majesty King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV of Tonga, in Nuku‘alofa on Tuesday 19 September.
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Wednesday 13 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The state funeral of Tonga's late King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV, on Tuesday September 19, will be attended by the New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, the Maori King, and both the Governor Generals of New Zealand and Australia.
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Tuesday 12 September 2006
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's late King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV will return home tomorrow. Upon the arrival of Tupou IV's body at the Fua...amotu International Airport tomorrow at 3.30 pm Tongans will begin six-days and six-nights of a State Funeral.
Monday 11 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga begins a month of State mourning today, when flags will be flown at half-mast for the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the Prime Minister Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele announced on national radio this evening.
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Monday 11 September 2006
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Following a Tonga Privy Council lunchtime meeting the Prince Regent was sworn in as king and he is now Tupou V, according to Australian media. Information released by the Prime MInister's Office to Australian media confirmed that the funeral date would be Tuesday next week after the king lies in state for five days at the Palace.
Monday 11 September 2006
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The date of Tonga's Royal Funeral has yet to be made official, but observers awaiting an official announcement today are forecasting a Saturday or Sunday burial for the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV.
Monday 11 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Privy Council is now gathering in Nuku'alofa for a midday sitting today, and is expected to make an announcement early this afternoon regarding the Accession to the Throne of King Tupou V.
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Monday 11 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
His Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the King of Tonga passed away in New Zealand last night, according to Tongans in Auckland.
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Monday 28 August 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's monarchy plans to establish its own website, the Lord Chamberlain of the Tongan Royal Household, Hon. Fielakepa announced this afternoon, at the Palace Office in Nuku‘alofa.
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Thursday 17 August 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV who lay gravely ill in Mercy Hospital, Auckland, on Tuesday night, is now in a stable condition, Palace Office staff said this evening.
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Wednesday 16 August 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV is gravely ill in Auckland this evening, the Prime Minister Hon. Dr Feleti Sevele has announced in a special broadcast that interrupted regular programming on Radio Tonga and Television Tonga shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, August 15.
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