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Taufa'ahau Tupou V
George Tupou V (Tongan language, Tongan: Siaosi Tupou, full name: Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho Tupou; 4 May 194818 March 2012) was the List of monarchs of Tonga, King of Tonga from the death of his father Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV in 2006 until his own death six years later. Early life and education Prince Siaosi was born on 4 May 1948, as the eldest child of Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa-Tungī of Tonga (son of Sālote Tupou III, Queen Sālote Tupou III and Viliami Tungī Mailefihi, Prince Viliami) and his wife Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe, Crown Princess Halaevalu. Tupou V attended King's School, Auckland, King's School and King's College, Auckland, King's College, both in Auckland. This was followed by periods at The Leys School in Cambridge, and another school in Switzerland. He also studied at University of Oxford, Oxford University and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England. Crown Prince Tupou V was appointed Crown Prince on 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Monarchs Of Tonga
This is a list of monarchs of Tonga since 1845, after the Constitution of Tonga established the role of the monarch. The first monarch of Tonga was George Tupou I. 2008 cession of powers Three days before his coronation on 1 August 2008, then-King George Tupou V announced that he would relinquish most of his powers and be guided by the Prime Minister of Tonga's recommendations on most matters. Budget allocation to monarchy Annual budget allocation to monarchy is T$ 4,894,900 ( US$2,116,799). Lists of earlier monarchs of Tonga *Tuʻi Tonga, rulers of Tonga from 950 to 1470. * Tuʻi Haʻatakalaua, rulers of Tonga from 1470 to 1800. * Tuʻi Kanokupolu, rulers of Tonga from 1800 to the present day. George Tupou I, the first king of Tonga, was the 19th Tuʻi Kanokupolu. List of monarchs of Tonga (1845–present) Timeline Royal standards File:Royal Standard of Tonga (1862-1875).svg, Royal standard of Tonga (1862–1875) File:Royal Standard of Tonga.svg, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
