If the Guinness Book of Records is anything to go by, the tiny South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga has two claims to fame. Click here for more detailed information. Plus, News Regarding the 2012 Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawai’i. The hymns and anthem were sung by the combined choir of the Maopa and Kolomotu’a districts conducted by Mr Makanesi Tokotaha and Mr Tevita Fifita. The ancient regal system of Tonga (or the Friendly Islands) evolved into a tri-partite system of three rulers, styled the Tu'i Tonga, the Tu'i Ha-a Takala'ua and the Tu'i Kanokupolu. Her three brothers include the late King George Tupou V and the current King of Tonga… In the evening, a gala dinner held at the Masefield Naval Base in Touliki Moor. All three shared the same descent from the creation through the Tu'i Tonga line, they branched out later. 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Or, if you happen to live on the Big Island or will be vacationing there starting April 8 why not check it out? According to TV New Zealand, King Tupou VI is allegedly “…at odds with the organising committee back home…” The funeral could take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 instead. 2. Who presented Tonga’s royal family with the animal that, when he died, was believed to be one of the longest-living animals on record? Sources: Matangi Tonga Online and Merriemonarch.com. The royal residence is said to have been funded with proceeds from the sale of Tongan passports to foreign nationals, mostly Chinese, for US$20,000 (NZ$30,000) apiece in the 1980s and 1990s. Tongan Royal Family in 2000. He was 88 and had been on … On March 30, 2012, His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga announced his heir to the Tongan throne at “…his residence Liukava.” Prince ‘Ulukalala, the king’s eldest son, is now known as His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala of Tonga. The above picture shows Queen Elizabeth II … This article serves as an index - as complete as possible - of all the honorific orders or similar decorations received by the Royal family of Tonga, classified by continent, awarding country and recipient. (click where it says ‘All Eye on King Tupou’s Heir‘), Click here to learn more about Crown Prince Tupouto’a Lavaka Ata, With the recent death of His Majesty King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga I thought I would post a video about the history of the Tongan monarchy. Click here to watch a view news report about his visit. Click the links below to watch videos, view photos and to read an article about the new king, Tupou VI. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto’a Lavaka Ata of Tonga has been formally proclaimed as King Tupou VI of Tonga by the declaration from Tongan government Cabinet Secretary, Busby Kautoke. And second, the world’s heaviest monarch – King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV. Government officials in Tonga have also announced that there will be “… an official period of mourning until June 19, 2012…” for the late king. To read more about the wedding as well as to view photos please click here. To read two recent articles as well as to view photos please click here and here. The reason why the royal family was asked to consider the new texts was due to the question of what register the language for God should take in the Tongan language. And second, the world’s heaviest monarch – King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV. His final resting place will be at the Royal Tombs Mala’ekula. The animal was called Tui Malila. Their special visit commemorated the June 11th opening of the PCC’s new Tonga Village. According to the Tongan newspaper, Matangi, Their Majesties “…are currently visiting the city in preparation for Tupou VI’s coronation next year. The three swords represent the three dynasties or lines of the kings of Tonga, namely the Tuʻi Tonga, Tuʻi Haʻatakalaua and the current Tuʻi Kanokupolu). A 2011 Interview with King Siaosi (George) Tupou V of Tonga. Photo/mormonnewsroom.org.nz Members of the Royal Family were welcomed by the congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Nukuʻalofa 10th Ward on […] During the violent pro-democracy riots in the Tongan capital Nuku’alofa in late 2006, property owned by the royal family was targeted, including Shoreline’s offices where six people – believed to be rioters – died in a fire. Meanwhile, it seems that next Wednesday’s funeral for the late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga in Nuku’alofa may not happen at all. (VIDEO) HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Participates in the 2nd Annual IAAF Run 24:1. The present monarch, King TUPOU VI has succeeded his eldest brother, His Late Majesty King George TUPOU V who passed away in March 2012. Sione Uluilakepa explained that the first translations of the Prayer Book liturgy in Tongan – and those used by Tonga’s Wesleyan Church today – use the highest form of speech to address God, a language form usually reserved for royalty. Tonga. Any way, if you are interested watching the hula competitions via live stream on KFVE 5 please click here beginning on April 12-14 at 6pm Hawai’i time. For more information about the 2012 Merrie Monarch Festival please visit their official website here. 1 July 2003. A Madagascar radiated tortoise presented to the Tongan royal family by the British explorer Captain Cook in either 1773 or 1777 lived to the age of at least 188 years old! The news outlet also noted that more than “…15,000 people, mainly expatriate Tongans, flew in for the coronation…”. Tau'olunga - Royal Wedding Ball - Kingdom of Tonga - YouTube (VIDEOS) The Coronation of His Majesty King George Tupou VI of Tonga. Soon, the late king arrived at “…Royal Palace in Nuku’alofa where he will Lie in State on a night of royal vigil.”. Royal Palace of Tonga. Uhilamoelangi, a Tonga native and East Palo Alto resident, helped arrange the visit. (VIDEO), on His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala of Tonga Finally Marries (VIDEO). Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Meets with The King and Queen of Tonga. tongan_royal_family. The Tongan Royal Family is the epi-centre of Tongan politics, a traditional role that was later formalised by the 1875 Tongan Constitution, which spelled out the power of the King and the law of succession to the throne. The late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V’s state funeral will take place tomorrow March 27, 2012. He was given permission in 1949 to copy the records of the royal family. Prior to the late king’s final resting place there was a two-hour state funeral at the royal palace in Nuku’alofa attended by thousands of people as well as international dignitaries. PHOTO: Prince Ata and Lord Luani (2nd from left) with Latter-day Saint Church leader, President ‘Alavin Sika (left) and Sione and Falaetau Fine’anganofo at the Easter Sunday worship service April 2015. List of honours of the Tongan Royal Family by country. They are scheduled to return to Tonga on October 30.”. HRH Prince Ata - Viliami ʻUnuaki-ʻo-Tonga Mumui Lalaka-Mo-e-ʻEiki Tukuʻaho. The last major public appearance by His Majesty was on February 24, 2012, when he met with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. Royal guests attending yesterday’s historic event included Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan as well as “… Prince Georg von Habsburg and Princess Marie-Therese von Hohenberg…” according to AFP News. His Majesty King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga Has Died (VIDEOS) UPDATE. Afterward there was a lovely reception held at the Pangai Si’i. Queen Salote's Coronation, 11th October 1918. Meanwhile in Hilo, Hawai’i, preparations are underway for the 2012 Merrie Monarch Festival an event which “… honors the legacy left by King David Kalākaua, who inspired the perpetuation of our traditions, native language and the arts…”, Yay! Identification. Radio & TV Tonga, Nuku’alofa, 08/08/2017 The Ministry of Tourism warmly welcomed Her Imperial Royal Highness Francesca von Habsburg-Lothringen, Archduchess of Austria, and Royal Princess of Hungary, Bohemia and Croatia, to the Tonga National Cultural Center at Tofoa last week. Tu’i Malila remained in the care of the Tonga royal family until his death. On October 10, 2013, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II met with Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u of Tonga at Buckingham Palace in London. Plus, News Regarding the 2012 Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawai’i. According to the newspaper, Matangi Tonga Online, the late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga arrived at Fua’amotu Airport early this afternoon. News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala and Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tuku’aho Fakafanua of Tonga. In 1953, during Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Tour of Tonga, Tu’i Malila was shown to the monarch at the time having been an icon for the royal family. The Tongan Royal Family. "Tonga's monarchy can trace its history back 1,000 years," Starr explained. (VIDEO), His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala of Tonga Finally Marries (VIDEO). King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga (first row on the left), the ruler of a Polynesian archipelago of 150 islands with 100,000 subjects and the last reigning monarch in the South Pacific, died on 10th September 2006. The above video is a good introduction… so enjoy. See more ideas about tongan, royal family, tonga. If the Guinness Book of Records is anything to go by, the tiny South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga has two claims to fame. Thus, it is appropriate to translate the nation's name as "land lying in the south." The first monarch was George Tupou I. As you may or may not know by now, I am a huge supporter as well as fan of this week-long celebration… so yeah, I’m going to promote this amazing festival on my silly little blog.