TONGA

The Tupou Dynasty

GENEALOGY

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Courtesy Tongan High Commission1918 - 1965 H.M. Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Veiongo Tupou III, By the grace of God Queen of Tonga, GCMG (1.11.1965), GCVO (19.12.1953), GBE (c 12.10.1945, DBE c 1.1.1932), Assoc DStJ (24.7.1942). b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 13th March 1900, eldest daughter of H.M. Sia’osi Taufa’ahau Tupou II [George Tupou II], King of Tonga, by his second wife, H.M. Queen Lavinia Veiongo, educ. Anglican Diocesan Sch for Girls, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. Succeeded on the death of her father, 5th April 1918. Installed as the 21st Tu’i Konokupolo, at Pangai Lahi, Nufu’alofa, 9th October 1918. Crowned at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 11th October 1918. Attended the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London, 1953. Concluded a new Treaty of Friendship 26th August 1958, by which Britain retained responsibility for defence, security, civil aviation and foreign affairs, while Tonga achieved internal self-government and was granted the right to conduct external relations with her Pacific neighbours. A greatly loved sovereign, respected both at home and abroad, she instituted free compulsory education and free health care for all her people. Local historian, genealogist, poet and composer. Author of "Ko e Tohi ‘a ‘Eine ‘Afio ko Kuini Salote Tupou" and of "Ko e Ngaahi Tahi ‘a ‘Eine ‘Afio 1958-1959". Chair Tonga Traditions Cttee 1954-1965. Presdt Langafonua ‘a e Fefine Tonga (Tonga National Council for Women) 1953-1965. Vice-Presdt Royal Empire Soc (London) 1953-1958 and Royal Commonwealth Soc (London) 1958-1965. Patron Tonga Red Cross Soc, St John’s Ambulance Bde, Queen Salote Coll for Girls 1926-1965, Tonga Spitfire Fund, Fofo’anga (Kava Tonga Club), Polynesian Club of Sydney (Australia), etc. Hon Mbr The Polynesian Soc (NZ) 1957-1965. Sovereign and Patron of the Orders of Puono, the Crown, the Cross of Tonga, and the Royal Order of King George Tupou I 5th April 1918-1965. Founder of the Order of the Tongan Star in three classes, medal and Queen’s Certificate for Bravery 9th April 1956, and the Royal Family Order 1965. Rcvd: King George V Silver Jubilee (3.6.1935), King George VI Coron (11.5.1937), and Queen Elizabeth II Coron (2.6.1953) medals. m. at The Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 19th September 1917, Colonel H.R.H. Prince Tamasi’i’ ‘Uiliame Tungi Tupoulahi Mailefili Tuku’aho, Tungi, CBE (c 3.5.1937) (b. at Fatai House, Kolofo’ou, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 8th November 1887; d. at ‘Uoleva, Tatakamotonga, Tongatapu, 20th July 1941, bur. Mala’e Kula, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu), educ. ‘Api Fo’ou Sch, Ma’ufanga, and Tupou Coll, Kolomotu’a, Tongatapu, and Newington Coll, Stanmore, NSW, Australia, Represented Tonga at the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary at Westminster Abbey, London, 1911, Assist Minister for Lands 1912, Governor of Vav’au 1912-1918, Minister for Lands 1918-1923, Prime Minister & Minister for Foreign Affairs 1923-1940, Colonel-in-Chief Royal Tonga Defence Force 1939-1940, invested with the noble title of Tungi in succession to his paternal grandfather 1909 and granted the title of Prince (Consort) together with the style of His Royal Highness 19th September 1917, rcvd: King George V Coron (19.6.1911) and Silver Jubilee (3.6.1935), and King George VI Coron (11.5.1937), medals, eldest son of Colonel The Hon Siaosi Tuku’aho, sometime Prime Minister & Minister for Foreign Affairs, by his wife, The Hon Mele Siu’ilikutapu Tuku’aho, daughter of The Hon Sunia ‘Akaveka Mafile’o, sometime Treasurer and Minister of Finance, by his wife, The Hon Fane Tupouvava’u Mafile’o, younger daughter of The Hon Finau-‘Ulukalala-‘i-Pouno-Tuapasi’i Sefaria, Tu’i Vava’u and 3rd Finau-‘Ulukalala. She d. at Aotea Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, 16th December 1965 (bur. Mala’e Kula, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga), having had issue, three sons:
  • 1) H.R.H. Crown Prince Sia’osi Taufa’ahau Tupoulahi Tupou, Tupouto’a-Tungi, who succeeded as H.M. Sia’osi Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, King of Tonga - see below.
  • 2) H.R.H. Prince ‘Uiliame Tuku’aho Tupou. b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 5th November 1919, educ. Wesleyan European Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tupou Coll, Nafualu. He d. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 28th April 1936 (bur. Queen Lavinia’s Vault, Mala’e Kula, Nuku’alofa).
  • 3) H.R.H. Prince Sione Ngu Manumata’ongo Tupou, Fatafehi Tu’i Pelehake, KBE (c 14.2.1977, CBE c 11.6.1966). b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 7th February 1922, educ. Wesleyan European Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tupou Coll, Nafualu, Newington Coll, Stanmore, NSW, and Queensland Agricultural Coll, Gatton, Queensland, Australia. Granted the title of Fatafehi Tu’i Pelehake, 7th January 1943. Installed as 5th Tu’i Pelehake, 14th July 1945. Visiting Officer Agriculture Dept 1944-1946, Mbr Copra Brd 1946-1948, Chief Inspector of Agriculture 1948-1949, Governor of Vav’au 1949-1952, and Ha’apai 1952-1953, Minister for Health & Lands 1953-1965, Agriculture 1965-1991, Education & Works 1965-1972, Foreign Affairs 1970-1979, and Forestry, Fisheries & Marine 1972-1991, Deputy Prime Minister 1960-1965, Prime Minister 1965-1991. Chair Tonga Commodities Brd, Tonga Broadcasting Cmsn, etc. Rcvd: KGC of the Order of the Crown (1991), ‘Uluafi Gold Medal of Merit (8.1.1982), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), and Queen Elizabeth II Coron (2.6.1953) medals. m. at The Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 10th June 1947, H.R.H. Princess Melenaite Tupou-Mohe’ofu [H.R.H. Princess Tu’i Pelehake](b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 13th November 1924; d. at Auckland, New Zealand, 16th March 1993, and bur. Mala’e Kula, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu), rcvd: King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee Medal (4.7.1992), daughter of Hon ‘Inoke Sateki Matafonua Foru Veikune, by his wife, The Hon Lavinia Veiongo Veikune, elder daughter of The Hon Siosiua (Fotofili), Fotofili. He d. at Fatai, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand, 10th April 1999 (bur. Mala’e Kula, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu), having had issue, two sons and four daughters:
    • a) H.R.H. Prince Sione ‘Uluvalu Ngu Takeivulai Tuku’aho, Prince Tu’i Pelehake. b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 7th October 1950, educ. Tonga Side Sch, Tonga, St Peter’s Sch, Cambridge, Hamilton, and King’s Coll, Otahuhu, and Univ of Auckland, New Zealand, and RIMA, Dehra Dun,India. Cmsnd as 2nd Lieut Infantry, Tonga Defence Force 1/5/1972, prom Capt 1/7/1974, attached NZ Defence Force 1974-1977, ADC to the King 1976, Senior Exec Officer in the Ministry of Lands and Surveys 1979, transf to the Ministry of Labour & Commerce. Appointed to succeed his father as 6th Fatafehi Tu’i Pelehake, 17th April 1999. MLA (Nobles) Ha’apai 1999-2005, and for Tongatapu 2005-2006, Chair National Cttee on Political Reform 2005-2006. Patron Human Rights and Democracy Movement (HRDM) 2003-2006. Presdt Kolofo’ou Football Club 1955-2006. Rcvd: King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee Medal (4.7.1992). m. at The Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 29th November 1998, H.R.H. Princess Kaimana Hauoli ‘o Kuini Tuku’aho [H.R.H. Princess Tu’i Pelehake](b. 12th March 1960; k. with her husband in a motor car accident, at Menlo Park, California, USA, 5th July 2006, bur. Langi Na Moala, Lapaha, Mu’a), educ. Longolongo Govt Primary Sch, Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, St Cuthbert’s Coll, Epsom, New Zealand, Univ of Queensland (BA 1983), St Lucia, Queensland, and the Australian National Univ (ANU) (MA), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia, entered Tongan Foreign Service, sometime Counsellor Tongan High Cmsn London, Presdt Tonga Girl Guides Assoc, Kolofo’ou Development Cttee, Alaki and Fotua Women’s Development Cttees, and of Lotofoa, Mbr Manava’ofa Group, and the Tongan Cttee of the Tu’ipelehake Leadership Scholarship (TLS) Fund 2005-2006, eldest daughter of The Hon Paula Longolongo ‘Atunaisa Aleamotu’a, Fielakepa, sometime Master of the Household and MLA, by his wife, The Hon Mele Tunakaimanu ‘Aleamotu’a. m. (1) (without Royal authority) at Reno, Nevada, USA, 17th April 1982 (div.) Salote Lealofi Tuipulotu (b. 1960), styled Mrs Salote Tuku’aho during her marriage to Prince Tu’i Pelehake, former wife of Va’apolata Sivao Sivao, of California, USA (by whom she had one son and two daughters), daughter of ... Tuipulotu, of Foa, by his wife, Mele. m. (2) (without Royal authority) at Los Angeles, California, USA, 1983 (div. at San Mateo, California, USA, 21st June 1984) The Hon Fatafehi Tu’ilokomana Tuita (b. 4th July 1952), educ. in California, USA, Librarian-in charge Ministry of Education Library, daughter of The Hon Siosa’ia Aleamotu’a Laufilitonga, Baron Tuita of ‘Utungake, CBE, by his wife, The Hon Fatafehi Lapaha Tupou, The Baroness Tuita of ‘Utungake, daughter of Captain Viliami Vilai Vakalotu Tupou, sometime Cdt Royal Guards and ADC to Queen Salote. He was k. (s.p.l.) with his wife in a motor car accident, at Menlo Park, California, USA, 5th July 2006 (bur. Langi Na Moala, Lapaha, Mu’a), having had issue, by his first morganatic wife (not in the line of succession):
      • i) ‘Osaiasi Funganimapa ‘Uluvalu Tuipulotu. b. 1973, educ. Wesley Coll, Paerata, New Zealand. Settled in Honolulu, Hawaii. Coach Titans Rugby Club (Hawaii) since 2010. m. 17th October 1997, Ms Tapukitea Leka Chontal Tupou ‘Uluvalu (b. 18th February 1977), educ. Vava’u High Sch, Presdt Titans Rugby Club (Hawaii) since 2010, Vice-Presdt Hawaii Women’s Rugby, daughter of Dr Sonatane Tupou, by his wife, Wilhelmina Mataele Williams Tupou, sometime Presdt Lototaha Rugby Club (Hawaii), daughter of Malakai Tokuolava [Hameti] Mataele. He has issue, three sons and two daughters: :
        • (1) Patrick Soeli-Fatafehi Fotu-‘a-Falefa Tupou-Tuipulotu. b. 2nd October 2001, educ. Waikiki Elementary Sch, and Kalani High Sch, Honolulu, Hawaii.
        • (2) Tymothy Tupou-Tuipulotu, educ. Waikiki Elementary Sch, and Kalani High Sch, Honolulu, Hawaii.
        • (3) ‘Osaiasi Tupou-Tuipulotu, educ. Waikiki Elementary Sch, and Kalani High Sch, Honolulu, Hawaii. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
        • (1) Yehenara Lifusia-‘a-Fokololo Fifita-Holeva Pelenato Tupou-Tuipulotu Soukop. b. 12th December 1998.
        • (2) Halaevalu-ta’anea Alice Rose Tupou-Tuipulotu. b. 29th February 2008.
    • b) H.S.H. Viliami Tupoulahi Mailefihi Tuku’aho, Prince Tu’i Pelehake. b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 17th June 1957, educ. Tonga Side Sch, Tonga High Sch and Tupou Coll, Nafualu, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, Queensland Agricultural Coll, Gatton, Queensland, Australia, Oxford Univ (Cert. International Affairs)), London Inst of Shipping & Transport, Bankside, London, and the Univ of Wales Inst of Science & Technology (UWIST), Cardiff, Wales. Cmsnd as Lieut Tonga Defence Forces (TDF) (Naval Branch) 1979, Military Liaison Officer at Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1980-1981, Dir Naval Dept 1986-1992, Chair Tonga Ports Authority 1999-2002, MLA (Nobles) for Tongatapu 2006-2007, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food & Forestry (MAFF) 2009-2010. Renounced his rights of succession for himself and his descendants and was deprived of his Royal style and titles, rights, privileges and dignities, 5st January 1983. Appointed to succeed his elder brother as 7th Lord Tu’i Pelehake effective from 21st July 2006. Granted the title of Prince Tu’i Pelehake together with the style of Serene Highness, 19th July 2008. Lord Protector of the Royal Regalia 2008-2014. Capt Tongan National Team to South Pacific Games 1979. Rcvd: KGC of the Order of the Crown (31.7.2008), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), and King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008) medals. m. (first) (morganatic) 5th January 1983 (div.), Ms Mele Vikatolia Faletau (b. at Taula, Vava’u, 1962), educ. Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, and Oxford Univ (BA), Consul San Francisco 1988-1990, Consul-Gen San Francisco 1990-1992, Sec to Crown Prince Tupouto’a, Private Sec to the King, styled Ms Mele Vikatolia Tuku’aho during her marriage to Prince Tu’i Pelehake, rcvd: Cdr of the Order of the Crown (31.7.2008), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals, eldestdaughter of The Hon ‘Inoke Fotu (Faletau), 13th ‘Akau’ola, CVO, matapule, sometime Governor of Vava’u, by his wife, ‘Evelini Ma’ata Faletau, née Hurrell, daughter of Tohi Koula Helu. m. (second) (morganatic) at San Francisco, California, USA, 13th April 1996 (div.), Ma’ata Mo’ungaloa (b. 1976; m. second, 5th June 2009, Tevita Bubsy Tupou), educ. Queen Salote Coll, Kolofo’ou, Tongatapu, “Miss Heilala” 1995-1996, and “Miss South Pacific” 1996, daughter of ‘Etueni La’akulu Mo’ungaloa, sometime Personal Sec to the King. m. (third) (morganatic) 2008 (div. 2010) Makeleta ‘Ene’io Tatafu, styled H.S.H. Princess Tu’i Pelehake during her marriage to the prince, rcvd: King George Tupou V Coron Medal (31.7.2008), daughter of Taufa Tatafu, of Alaki, Fonua, by his wife, Latu ‘Okusi, daughter of ‘Ofa ‘Okusi Tonga. m. (fourth) (morganatic) at Fatai, 6th January 2011, H.S.H. Fifita Holeva [H.S.H. Princess Tu’i Pelehake], eldest daughter of The Hon Sione Kiteau Latu, 16th Lord Tu’iha’angana, by his wife, The Hon Sisilia Losimani, Lady Tu’iha’angana, daughter of The Hon Pelekiti (Tu’i‘afitu), Tu’i‘afitu. He d. at Vaiola Hospital, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 14th June 2014 (bur. ‘Atuli-ki-Langi, Pelehake), having had issue, one son and one daughter by his first wife (not in the line of succession):
      • i) Captain H.S.H. Viliami Sione Ngu Takeivulai Tuku’aho, Prince Tu’i Pelehake. b. at Auckland, New Zealand, 5th January 1987 (s/o Mele Vikatolia), educ. Tonga Side Sch, and Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, King’s Coll, Otahuhu, Auckland, New Zealand, and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, USA. Cmsnd as 2nd-Lieut Tongan Defence Services, prom Lieut 2012, served with Tongan Cont with British forces in Afghanistan 2012-2013, prom Capt 2013, ADC to the King 2013-2014. Recognised as successor to his father and invested with the noble title of 8th Tu’i Pelehake together with the title of Prince and style of Serene Highness, at Fotu ‘a e ‘Eiki Church, Pelehake, 8th July 2014. Rcvd: KGC of the Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (31.7.2008), Medal of the Royal Order of St George 2nd class (silver), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015), Tonga General Service, Meritorious Service, and Campaign Medals, US Army Commendation Medal (2013), British Operation Service Medal (with Afghanistan clasp, 8.11.2013), and NATO Medal (with ISAF clasp 2013). m. at the Lord Chamberlain’s Office, Consular House, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 19th July 2008, H.S.H. Princess Cassandra Tukuia-a-Purea Vaea-Tuku’aho [H.S.H. Princess Tu’i Pelehake] (b. in Tonga, 12th August 1979), educ. Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofaTongatapu, and Wesley Coll, Paerata, New Zealand, Information Officer at Digicel Nuku’alofa, Supervisor Corporate Customers at TCC, Deputy Treasurer Tongan Media Council, rcvd: GO of the Royal Household Order of Tonga (30.6.2015), King Tupou VI Coron Medal (4.7.2015), granddaughter and adopted daughter of The Rt Hon Siaosi ‘Alipate Tu’i Halakilangi Tau’alupeoko (Tupou), Baron Vaea of Houma, sometime Prime Minister, and his wife, The Rt Hon Tupoutapuki-‘o-Pulotu (Ma’afu-’o-Tukui’aulahi Vaea), Baroness Vaea of Houma, and natural daughter of The Hon Alipate Tu’ivanuavou (Vaea), 15th Lord Vaea of Houma, sometime Master of the Household. He has issue, one son and one daughter:
        • (1) The Hon Siaosi Tupoulahi Tuku’aho. b. at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, 18th December, 2008. Copyright© Christopher Buyers
        • (1) The Hon Melenaite Tupou Mohe’ofo Tuku’aho. b. at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, 21st October 2010.
      • i) The Hon Elizabeth Deborah Lavinia Mata-‘o-Taone Tuku’aho. b. at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, 18th March 1984 (d/o Mele Vikatolia), educ. Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, and Univ of Auckland, New Zealand. Corporate Sales Executive at Digicel 2008-2009. Rcvd: King George Tupou V Coron Medal (31.7.2008). m. (first) ca 20th August 2004 (div.), Sosefo Manilala Ramanlal Vallabh [Joseph Jnr Ramanlal] (b. 18th August 198X; m. second, 6th October 2012, Kate), educ. St Paul’s Coll, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand, and at Austin, Texas, USA, CEO Peau Vav’au Ltd since 2004, son of Sosefo Manilala Ramanlal Vallabh [Joseph Ramanlal], of ‘Anana, Tongatapu, sometime Presdt Tonga Tourist Assoc, Dir Shoreline Group Ltd, ITA Media Network Ltd, etc, by his wife, ‘Olive Folau Ramanlal Vallabh, Dir ITA Media Network Ltd. m. (second) Sani Fonua, from Vaimalo, Vava-‘u, Agent for Southpark Development Co LLC, Refuge Bay Ventures LLC, etc, in Seattle, Washington, USA. She has issue, one son and one daughter by her first husband, and one son and one daughter by her second husband:
        • (1) Ramesh [Meshy] Ramanlal Vallabh.
        • (2) ‘Uluvalu Fonua. b. 2013.
        • (1) Paige SiuKaufusi Ramanlala Vallabh. b. 28th September 2004, educ. Queen Salote Coll, Kolofo’ou, Tongatapu.
        • (2) Lavinia [Nia] Fonua. b. 2011.
    • a) H.R.H. Princess Mele Siu’ilikutapu Tuku’aho [H.R.H. Princess Mele Kalaniuvalu-Fotofili]. b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 12th May 1948, educ. Anglican Diocesan High for Girls, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. MLA 1975-1977 (first woman people’s elected representative). Grand Master of the Most Illustrious Order of Queen Salote Tupou III 31st July 2008. Rcvd: King George Tupou V Royal Family Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals. m. (first) at Auckland, New Zealand, 28th October 1969 (annulled by Royal Decree, 28th November 1969), Siosiua Tu’iono Liava’a [Josh Liava’a] (b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 1948; m. second, 1971 (div.) Leva’ai Nancy Wolfgramm. m. third, Victoria Liava’a [Leti Pikokivaka], from Vava’u. d. from gunshot wounds received in a shooting at Queen Hospital, Kahaluu, Hawaii, 14th July 2014, leaving four children by his second wife), educ. Univ of Auckland, New Zealand, a commoner of Tongan, New Zealand and Australian nationality, sometime Detective Sergeant New Zealand Police, rugby player with Northcote Tigers, Auckland, New Zealand Kiwis (World Cup squad 1975), and New Zealand Maoris (Pacific Cup squad 1977), Mbr NZRL Kiwis Assoc, fourth son of Siosifa Tevita Tongotongo Liava’a, from Ha’avakatolo, Hihifo, Tongatapu, by his wife, Moa ‘Autele Tupou. m. (second) at Fatai (civil), 21st October 1970 and at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu (relig.), 22nd October 1970, Major The Hon Sosi’ua Ngalumoetutulu, 4th Kalaniuvalu-Fotofili, LVO (b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 15th December 1936; d. at Auckland, New Zealand, 5th June 1999), eldest son of The Hon Semisi Fatafehi Fonua, 3rd Kalaniuvalu-Fotofili, sometime Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, by his wife, The Hon Sisilia Tupou Kalaniuvalu-Fotofili, elder daughter of Paula Tu’itavake Fanga. She had issue, two sons by her second husband - see Tonga (Tui Tonga).
    • b) H.R.H. Princess ‘Elisiva Fusipala Tauki’onetuku Tuku’aho [H.R.H. Princess Fusipala Vaha’i]. b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 12th June 1949. Rcvd: King George Tupou V Royal Family Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992) and King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008) medals. m. at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 13th March 1968, The Hon Hahano-ki-Mala’e Kula-‘a Sione Ngu Namoa, Lord Vaha’i, of Foui (b. at Kolosi’i, Fo’ui, Tongatapu, 1st May 1936; d. at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, 22nd May 2005), sometime MLA, eldest son of The Hon Vilisoni Fahitaha Namoa, Vaha’i, of Foui, by his wife, The Hon Vika Kaufusi Vaha’i, daughter of Tevita ‘Unga Taufu’-i-‘aevalu, of Koulo, Lifuka. She d. at the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame, California, 2nd October 2014, having had issue, two sons and two daughters - see above.
    • c) H.R.H. Princess Lavinia Mata-‘o-Taone Tuku’aho [H.R.H. Princess Lavinia Ma’afu]. b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 4th April 1952. Rcvd: King George Tupou V Royal Family Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals. m. at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 29th July 1980, as his first wife, Colonel The Rt Hon Siosaia Siltame Lausi’i (Tukui’aulahi Ma’afu), 7th Lord Ma’afu-‘o-Tukui’aulahi, of of Vaini and Tokomololo (b. 1st January 1955; second, The Hon Kalisi ‘Uluakimata Kupu Tupou, Lady Ma’afu, by whom he had two daughters, and d. at Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand, 14th December 2021, bur. Langi ko Huelo ‘o Hangai Tokelau, Tokomololo, Tonga), sometime Deputy Prime Minister and Lord Minister-in-Waiting to the King, eldest son of The Hon Tevita ‘Unga Motangitau Lausi’i Ma’afu Tukui’aulahi, 6th Ma’afu-‘o-Tukui’aulahi, of Vaini and Tokomololo, by his first wife, The Hon Peti Ma’afu, née Green. She had issue, one son and one daughter – see Tonga (Ma’afu).
    • d) H.R.H. Princess Sinaitakala ‘Ofeina-‘e he-Langi Tuku’aho [H.R.H. Princess Sinaitakala Fakafanua]. b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 6th September 1953. Rcvd: King George Tupou V Royal Family Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals. m. at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 17th May 1984, The Hon Dr. Kinikinilau Tuto’atasi (Fakafanua), 7th Lord Fakafanua (b. at Siumafua’uta, Ma’ufanga, Tongatapu,20th January 1962; d. suddenly, at Hala Vuna, Ma’ufanga, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 24th February 2006), sometime Minister for Finance, son of The Hon Fakafanua, by his wife, The Hon Kalolaine Lataifalefehi Fakafanua, fourth daughter of The Hon Tevita Manu-‘o-pangai, &squo;Ahome’e, sometime Governor of Vav’au and Ha’apai and Minister of Police. She had issue, two sons and one daughter - see above.
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Courtesy Tongan High Commission 1965 - 2006 H.M. Sia’osi Taufa’ahau Tupoulahi Tupou IV, By the grace of God, King of Tonga, GCMG (14.2.1977, KCMG 30.6.1968), GCVO (9.3.1970), KBE (c 25.8.1958, CBE c 16.2.1951), Assoc KStJ. b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 4th July 1918, eldest son of H.M. Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Veiongo Tupou III, Queen of Tonga, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DStJ, by her husband, Colonel H.R.H. Prince ‘Uiliame Tupoulahi Mailefihi, Tungi, CBE, educ. Wesleyan European Sch, Nufu’alofa, and Tupou Coll, Nafualu, Tongatapu, Newington Coll, Stanmore, and Wesley Coll, Univ of Sydney (BA 1940, LLB 1943), NSW, Australia. Heir Apparent and Crown Prince at birth. Granted the title of Tupouto’a 5th July 1935 and formally invested 21st January 1938. Granted the additional title of Tungi 27th March 1945, and thereafter styled His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto’a-Tungi. Minister for Education 1943-1944, for Health & Lands 1944-1949, Prime Minister & Minister for Foreign Affairs and Agriculture 1949-1965. Succeeded on the death of his mother, 16th December 1965. Installed as the 22nd Tu’i Konokupolo, at Pangai Lahi, Nufu’alofa, 2nd July 1967. Crowned at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 4th July 1967. Concluded a new Treaty of Friendship 30th May 1968 which, while retaining the status of British protection, gave Tonga full internal freedom as well as the right to be consulted and to assign matters of foreign relations and defence to Great Britian. The treaty was subsequently revised and the protectorate status terminated 4th June 1970, when Tonga became a fully independent kingdom and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. Colonel-in-Chief Tonga Defence Force and Royal Guards 1952-1969, General and C-in-C of the forces 1965-2006. Sovereign and Patron of the Orders of Puono, the Crown, the Cross of Tonga, the Royal Order of King George Tupou I, the Tongan Star and of the Royal Family Order 16th December 1965-2006. Chancellor The Univ of the South Pacific (USP) 1971-1973. Hon Dr. USP (1973), and Soka Gakkai Univ of Tokyo (2000), Hon DCL Univ of New Delhi, Hon D. Hum. Brigham Young Univ Hawai (1976), Hon D. Econ. Univ of Taiwan, Hon D.Phil. Daito Bunka Univ. Chair Vaiola Hospital Brd of Visitors 1951-2006, Tonga Traditions Cttee 1965-2006. Patron Tonga Medical Assoc 1952-2006, Tonga Red Cross Soc, St John Ambulance Bde, Tupou Coll Ex-Students’ Assoc, Tonga High Sch, Tonga Football Assoc, Tonga Amateur Sports Assoc & National Olympic Cttee (TASANOC), Tonga Sumo Fed, Fofo’anga (Kava Tonga Club), ‘Unuaki ‘o Tonga Royal Inst (UTRI) 2003-2005, etc. Hon Mbr The Polynesian Soc (NZ) 1968-2006. Mbr International Mathematics Assoc. Rcvd: GC of the Orders of the Brilliant Jade of Taiwan (19.9.1977), Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (special class) (2.12.1977), and Tahiti Nui of French Polynesia (4.3.1997), GO of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France (11.1.1980), Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (11.6.1977), King Frederik IX Royal Medal of Recompense of Denmark (Exped. Galathea 1950-1952), the Legion of Frontiersmen Australian Medal of Merit in Gold, FIFA Centennial Order of Merit (29.6.2004), etc. m. at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 10th June 1947, H.M. Queen Halaevalu Mata’aho (b. 29th May 1926; d. at the Mercy Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, 19th February 2017), educ. St Joseph’s Convent Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, and St Mary’s Coll, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand, Presdt Langafonua ‘a e Fefine Tonga (Tonga National Council for Women) 1965-2017, Tonga Red Cross Soc (TRCS) 1972-2017, Tonga Life Line Services, Queen Salote Ex-Students’ Assoc, Tupou Coll Parents & Teachers Assoc, Patron Tonga Catholic Schools’ Ex-students Assoc, Tonga Girl Guides Assoc, Tonga Pan Pacific & South East Asia Women’s Assoc, Tonga Hospitals Cttee, etc, Mbr Regional Steering Cttee for Asia & Pacific on Economic Advancement of Rural Women 1995, Leader Tongan Delegation 4th World Conference on Women (Beijing) 1995, etc, rcvd: KGC of the Order of the Crown (31.7.2008), King George Tupou V Royal Family Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015), Queen Elizabeth II Coron (2.6.1953) and Silver Jubilee (11.6.1977) medals, GC (special grade) of the Order of the Propitious Clouds of Taiwan (19.9.1977), etc, eldest daughter of The Hon Tevita Manu-’o-pangai, ‘Ahome’e, sometime Governor of Vav’au and Ha’apai and Minister for Police, by his wife, The Hon Heu’ifanga, daughter of The Hon Fotu ‘Afalefa, 2nd Veikune, sometime Governor of Vav’au. He d. at the Mercy Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, 10th September 2006 (bur. Mala’e Kula, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu), having had issue, three sons and one daughter:
  • 1) H.R.H. Crown Prince Sia’osi Taufa’ahau Manumata’ogo Tuku’aho Tupou, Tupouto’a, who succeeded as H.M. George Tupou V, King of Tonga - see below.
  • 2) The Hon Fatafehi ‘Alaivahamama’o Tuku’aho, Ma’atu. b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, 17th December 1954, educ. Tupou Coll, Nafualu, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, The Leys Sch, Cambridge, and RNC Dartmouth. Cmsnd as a Midshipman RN 1975. Granted the hereditary title of Ma’atu of Niuafo’ou and Niuatoputapu, 27th September 1979. Removed from the roll of succession and deprived of his title of Prince and style of His Royal Highness July 1980. Thereafter styled The Honourable Ma’atu. MLA 2001-2004. Presdt Tonga Amateur Boxing Assoc, Tonga Basketball Assoc, etc. Rcvd: King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee Medal (4.7.1992). m. (first) at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, 21st July 1980, The Hon Heimata’ula Ma’atu (b. at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, 12th February 1957; d. from cancer, at Vaiola Hospital, Nuku’alofa, 19th September 1985, bur. Loamamu), née Seiloni Heimata’ula Kaho, daughter of The High Chief Matagialalua Tavana Salmon Anderson, of Tahiti, by his wife, Tu’imala Kaho, the celebrated Tongan singer and singwriter, a direct descendant of H.R.H. Crown Prince ‘Uelingatoni Ngu. m. (second) 11th July 1989, The Hon Alaile’ula Poutasi, Dowager Lady Ma’atu, Chair Tonga Red Cross Soc, Presdt Leuleu Mafana Fndn, Vice-Chair Pacific Islands Regional Multi-Country Coordinating Mechanism (PIRMCCM) 2002-2004, etc, rcvd: King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals, daughter of Melvin John Jungblut, by his wife, Lola Tosi Malietoa-Savusa, daughter of H.H. Malietoa Tanumafili II, Head of State of Samoa (‘Ole Ao ‘Ole Male o Samoa), GCMG, CBE. He d. suddenly from heart failure, at Vaiola Hospital, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 17th February 2004 (bur. there at Mala’e Kula), having had issue, three sons and one daughter (not in the line of succession or entitled to Royal styles and titles):
    • a) H.S.H. Sitiveni ‘Alaivahamama’o Polule’ulingana Tanusia-ma-Tonga (Tuku’aho), Prince Tungi. b. at Vaiola Hospital, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 25th June 1990 (s/o Alaile’ula), educ. Tonga Coll, ‘Atele, Tongatapu, and Wesley Coll, Paerata, New Zealand. Recognised as successor to his father and invested with the noble title of Tungi, of Fua’amotu, Tatakamotonga and Navutoka, at Fua’amotu, and granted the title of Prince Tungi together with the style of Serene Highness, 19th July 2008. Lord Bearer of the Crown since 2008. Rcvd: GC of the Order of the Crown (31.7.2008), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals.
    • b) The Hon Fatafehi Sione Ikamafana Ta’anekinga ‘o Tonga Tuita. b. 10th February 1994 (s/oAlaile’ula), educ. Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, and St Peter’s Coll, Cambridge, New Zealand. Adopted by his uncle and aunt, The Hon Siosa’ia Ma’ulupekotofa Tuita, 9th Lord Tuita and H.R.H. Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita, and as a consequence Heir Presumptive to the Tuita title. Rcvd: George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals. m. at St Paul’s Church, Auckland, New Zealand, 29th October 2022, Lanu Hahau ‘o Fokololo Vikatolia Ma’ata Faletau Tuku’aho Tuita, lawyer, model and activist, elder daughter of The Hon ‘Ahovalea Moe Mapa Faletau, 14th Lord ‘Akau’ola, of Taunga, Vava’u, Ambassador to the UAE, by his wife, Vangana Kolokesa Cowley Faletau, third daughter of Falani Sese [Frank] Cowley. He has issue, twin daughters:
      • i) The Hon Hau ‘a Tea Tuku’aho Tuita. b. 24th May 2024.
      • ii) The Hon Inasi Tuku’aho Tuita. b. 24th May 2024.
    • c) The Hon ‘Etani Ha’amea Tupoulahi Tu’uakitau Ui Tu’alangi Tuku’aho. b. 10th January 1995 (s/o Alaile’ula). Rcvd: George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals.
    • a) The Hon Salote Maumautaimi Haim Hadessah Ber Yardena ‘Alanuanua Tuku’aho. b. 14th November 1991 (d/o Alaile’ula). Rcvd: George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals.
  • 3) H.R.H. Crown Prince ‘Aho’eitu ‘Unuaki-‘o-Tonga Tuku’aho, Tupouto’a Lavaka, who succeeded as H.M. George Tupou VI, King of Tonga - see below.
  • 1) H.R.H. Princeess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuita. b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, 14th November 1951, educ. Anglican Diocesan Sch for Girls, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand. Presdt Tonga Amateur Sports Assoc & National Olympic Cttee 1997-2000, Tonga-China Friendship Assoc, and ‘Unuaki-‘o-Tonga Royal Inst (UTRI) Brd of Directors since 2003. Royal Patron of Whales. Patron Atenesi Fndn for the Performing Arts 1987, Tongan History Assoc 1989-2005, Ha’apai Growers Cttee since 1997, Tongan Research Assoc since 2005, the Kotai Movement, Fofo’anga (Kava Tonga Club), Tonga Breast Cancer Soc, etc. Chair Tongasat, and other companies. Dir National Reserve Bank of Tonga. Life Mbr Fasi Ma’ufanga Rugby Club, etc. Grand Master of the Most Illustrious Order of Queen Salote Tupou III 31st July 2008. Rcvd: KGC of Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (31.7.2008), GC of the Order of the Crown (31.7.2008), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals. m. at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, 20th July 1976, Captain The Hon Siosa’ia Ma’ulupekotofa Tuita, 9th Lord Tuita (b. 21st March 1951), educ. Wanganui Collegiate Sch, Wanganui, and Univ of Auckland, New Zealand, and St Edmund’s Coll, Oxford, appointed to succeed his father as the noble Tuita and head of the Fokololo ‘O e Hau (clan of navigators or seafarers), 9th December 1998, Official Translator PM’s Office 1972-1973, cmsnd as 2nd -Lieut Royal Guards 7/9/1973, Senior Exec Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1973-1978, Assist Sec MFA 1978-1979, First Sec London 1979-1980, Counsellor London 1980-1985, Deputy Sec MFA and Chief of Protocol 1986-1989 and 1997-1998, High Cmsnr in the UK 1989-1992 (conc. Ambassador to the EEC), Consul-Gen at San Francisco 1992-1996, Governor of Vava’u 1998-2002, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Nutrition 2002-2006, for Lands, Survey, Natural Resources and Environment 2006-2010, actg Prime Minister 2010, Consul-Gen San Francisco 2010-2012, Life Mbr Fasi Ma’ufanga Rugby Club, rcvd: GC of the Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (31.7.2008), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King George Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals, eldest son of The Rt Hon Siosa’ia Aleamotu’a Laufilitonga, Baron Tuita of ‘Utungake, CBE, head of the Fokololo ‘O e Hau (clan of navigators or seafarers), sometime Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands and Trade, by his wife, The Rt Hon Fatafehi Lapaha Tupou, Baroness Tuita of ‘Utungake, second daughter of Captain Viliami Vilai Vakalotu Tupou, sometime Cdt Royal Guards and ADC to Queen Salote. She had issue, four daughters:
    • a) The Hon Salote Lupepau’u Salamasina Purea Vahine Arii’o-e Hau Tuita [The Hon Lupepau’u Tuita Taione]. b. at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, 14th April 1977, educ. Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, and Univ of Auckland (BA 1998), Auckland, New Zealand. Hon Consul Peking 1999-2004. Chair Pasifik Nius Editorial Brd. Patron Tonga Leiti’s Assoc since 1993. Hon Patron Miss Galaxy Pageant 1997. Rcvd: Cdr of the Royal Household Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King George Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals. m. (first) at the Free Wesleyan Church, Fasi mo e Afi, Tongatapu, 10th June 2003 (div. at Nuku’alofa, 8th May 2008), The Hon Matai ‘Ulua-‘i-Fonuamotu (Fusitu’a), Lord Fusitu’a (b. 1972), educ. Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, King’s Coll, Auckland, New Zealand, Univ of the South Pacific (BA Pol Sci 1994), the Australian National Univ (ANU) (LLB 2000), Canberra, ACT, Australia, Barrister of the High Court of Australia, Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the ACT, and a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Tonga, Crown Counsel Tonga 2000-2002, actg Deputy Sec for Justice 2002-2003, Legal Counsel Pacific Asia Global Holdings Ltd 2003-2006 and Global Business Development Group 2006-2008, MD Champion South Pacific (SMG) 2008-2010, Legal Adviser to the Hon Consul Peking 2003-2004, MLA (Noble) since 2014, Dir Vai Langi Co Ltd 2005-2006, Villa Tour Company Ltd 2006-2008, Luxury Homes Co Ltd 2006-2008, Lucky Draw Ltd 2006-2008, FEXCO (Tonga) Ltd 2008-2009, Priority Consulting Group since 2013, Exec Spartan South Pacific Group since 2013, installed as Lord Fusitu’a, of Sapa’ata, Niuafo’ou, in succession to his late father, at Sia ko Veiongo, Kolomotu’a, 6th May 2014, rcvd: Cdr of the Order of the Crown (30.6.2015), and King Tupou VI Coron Medal (4.7.2015), previously married to a “Miss Heilala”, only son of The Hon Siaosi ‘Alokuo’ulu Wycliffe (Fusitu’a), Lord Fusitu’a, of Niuafo’ou, sometime Speaker of the Legislative Assembly & Vice-Presdt of the Privy Council, by his wife, The Hon ‘Eseta Fuafolau Vakapuna ‘a Ngu Fulivai, Lady Fusitu’a, sometime Minister for Information & Communications, daughter of The Hon Sione Talolakepa Tupou (Fulivai), Fulivai. m. (second) at the Inter Continental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa Hotel, Natadola, Fiji, 17th August 2013, ‘Epeli Taione [Paddy Power] (b. at Kapa, Vava’u, 2nd March 1979), educ. Beulah Coll, and Apifo’ou Coll, Tonga, Matamata Coll, New Zealand, and Newcastle Coll, UK, professional rugby player with Tonga National Team 1999-2009, Newcastle Falcons 2000-2005, Sale Sharks 2005-2006, Sanyo Wild Knights and Pacific Islanders 2006-2008, Natal Sharks 2008, Harlequins 2008-2009, Racing Métro 2009-2010, and London Welsh 2010-2011, Presdt & Chair Tongan Rugby Football Union (TRFU) since 2012, MD (Asia Pacific) for Triesten Technologies since 2014, Mbr The Brothers Club, etc, rcvd: King George Tupou VI Coron Medal (4.7.2015), son of Tevita Senofoni Taione. She had issue, an only daughter by her first husband:
      • i) The Hon Phaedra Ana Seini Tupuveihola ‘Ikaleti Olo-‘i-Fangatapu Fusitu’a. b. 17th November 2003. Rcvd: Cdr of the Royal Household Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King George Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals.
    • The Hon Salote Lupepau’u and ‘Epeli Taione have also adopted a son:
      • i) Reggie Kite-‘i-Mahina Taione. Found abandoned at Mahina Fekite, the residence of Princess Pilolevu, 8th September 2014.
    • b) The Hon Titilupe Fanetupouvava’u Tuita [The Hon Fanetupouvava’u Tuita-Tu’ivakano]. b. 12th August 1978, educ. Tonga High Sch, Nukualofa, Tongatapu, and Univ of Auckland (BA 1999), Auckland, New Zealand. Assist Sec Govt Information Unit of the PM’s Office, Assist Lord Chamberlain 2008, actg Sec for Foreign Affairs & Trade 2014, Deputy Sec & Chief of Protocol in MOFA 2015-2018, High Cmsnr at the Court of St James’s since 2018 (conc Ambassador to Luxembourg since 2020, and the Netherlands since 2021). Patron Tonga Women’s Rugby Assoc, and Tonga Golf Club. Rcvd: GC of the Order of the Crown (30.6.2015), Cdr of the Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (31.7.2008), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), King George Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015), Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (18.5.2012), and King Charles III Coron (6.5.2023) medals. m. Nukualofa, Tongatapu, 30th April 2007 (civil) and at the Free Wesleyan Church, Fasi mo e Afi, Tongatapu, 3rd May 2007 (relig), Major The Hon Siaosi Kiu Tau-ki-Vailahi Ngalumoetutulu Kaho Tu’ivakano (b. 25th August 1980), educ. King’s Coll, Otahuhu, and Univ of Auckland, New Zealand, OCS New Zealand Army, cmsnd as 2nd Lieut Tonga Defence Service attached Tongan Royal Marines, served with 3rd contingent in Iraq 2008, prom Lieut 2009, served with 3rd contingent in Afghanistan 2011-2012, prom Capt 2014, ADC to the King, prom Maj, rcvd: GC of the Order of the Crown (30.6.2015), Mbr of the Royal Military Order of St George, King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals, GSM, and Campaign Medal (2009), US Army Commendation Medal (2012), UK Operational Service Medal (with Afghanistan clasp, 22.11.2012), and NATO Medal (with ISAF clasp 2013), Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (18.5.2012), and King Charles III Coron (6.5.2023) medals, eldest son of The Hon Siale ‘Ataongo (Kaho), 11th Lord Tu’ivakano, of Nukunuku, sometime Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Defence, Information & Communications, by his wife, The Hon Joyce Robyn Kaho Tu’ivakano, Snr Vice-Presdt National Olympic Cttee, daughter Ralph (Lolo) Frank Walter Sanft, of Nei’afu, Vava’u, by his wife, Elsa Lizzie, daughter of Otto Paul Schaumkel, of the Deutsche Handels- und Plantagen-Gesellschaft, at Otea, Vava’u. She has issue, one son and two daughters:
      • i) The Hon Simon Tu’iha’atu ‘Unga George Ma’ulupekotofa Tu’ivakano. b. at Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, 14th April 2011.
      • i) The Hon Michaela Mary Rose Halaevalu Tokilupe Hala-‘i-Vahamama‘o Tu’ivakano. b. 21st May 2012.
      • ii) The Hon Fatafehi Lapaha Salote Koila Tu’ivakano. b. 1st December 2013.
    • c) The Hon Frederica Lupe’uluiva Fatafehi-‘o-Lapaha Tuita [The Hon Fatafehi Tuita Filipe]. b. 4th November 1983, educ. Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, Univ of Auckland, New Zealand, and the Tonga Inst of Education (Dip Ed 2004). Coordinator for Regional Organizations and Research Applications in the Cabinet Office 2010-2013. Presdt Tonga Breast Cancer Soc. Dir World Resources Co Ltd since 2013. Rcvd: Cdr of the Royal Household Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King George Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals. m. at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, 10th August 2013, Sione Mateialona Filipe [Johnny Filipe], educ. Leuzinger High Sch, Hawthorne, California, USA, Auckland Grammar Sch, Westlake Boys’ High Sch, Forrest Hill, Wesley Coll, Paerata, and Unitec Inst of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand, employed with First Security, Fletchers Construction NZ, and Sophilcorp Wholesale Co Ltd, Dir World Resources Co Ltd since 2013, third son of Sione Mateialona Filipe [Pasi], of San Francisco, California, USA, and of Pangai, Ha’apai and Kolomotu’a, Tongatapu, by his second wife, Olive Mangisi Filipe, Dir of the Primary Health Promotion Centre, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, daughter of Sione Mangisi, of Ha’avakatolo, Hihifo, Tongatapu. She has issue, a daughter:
      • i) Latu’alaifotu’aika Fahina-‘e-Paepae Tiantian Filipe. b. 12th October 2014.
    • d) The Hon Lupe’olo Halaevalu Tupou Mohe’ofo Virginia Rose Tuita. b. 25th July 1986, educ. Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, and the Univ of Auckland (BA 2014), New Zealand. Sometime Regent during the absence of the King from Tonga. Teacher at Tupou Tertiary Inst. Rcvd: Cdr of the Royal Household Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King George Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals. m. at the Free Wesleyan Church of Fasi-moe-Afi ‘a Tungi, Nuku’alofa,Tongatapu, 3rd June 2016, Lopeti ‘Aleamotu’a, educ.Akoteu Nuku’alofa Primary Sch, Tonga High Sch, Nuku’alofa, Tupou Coll, Nafualu, Tongatapu, Univ of the South Pacific, Suva, Fija, and Britannia Royal Naval Coll, Dartmouth, Devon, cmsnd as Ensign HMAF (Navy) 2012, Sub-Lieut RN 2/6/2016, second son of The Hon Mosese Tangaki-Taulupe-ki-Folaha ‘Aleamotu’a, sometime, Controller of Television, by his wife, Mele Simiki Taufa ‘Aleamotu’a, fourth daughter of Captain George [Siaosi] Abraham Walter, of Pangai, Ha’apai, late officer Merchant Navy.
  • Princeess Pilolevu and Lord Tuita have also adopted the younger nephew of the Princess:
    • a) The Hon Fatafehi Sione Ikamafana Ta’anekinga ‘o Tonga Tuita – see above.
King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, also adopted a daughter:
  • 2) ‘Ilima Lei Tohi Fifita. b. 7th January 1974, educ. Queen Salote Coll, Kolofo’ou, Tongatapu. Employed in the Ministry of Training, Employment, Youth and Sports. Rcvd: King George Tupou V Coron Medal (31.7.2008). m. (first) at Lapaha, 27th November 1997 (div.), Tulutulu Mafua-‘i-Olotele Kalaniuvalu (b. at Seattle, Washington, USA, 2nd February 1969), educ. Rainier Beach High Sch, Seattle, Washington, USA, Inspector Tonga Police, Lapaha, third son of Siosaia Sipukako Afu’i Tangimana Kalaniuvalu, by his wife, Mele Mounu-‘i-Uoleva Motu’apuaka Kalaniuvalu, daughter of Motu’apuaka. m. (second) at the Sione Centenary Wesleyan Church, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 2011, Denis Rolfs Fonuku Tu’inukuafe (b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 24th September 1964), educ. Univ of the South Pacific (B.Econ. 1992), Renewable Energy Technician with Ministry of Lands, Survey & Natural Resources 1988-1990, Energy Analyst 1993, Mngr Tui International since 1991, Volunteer Staff Mbr of One Love Inc since 2013, Mbr Tonga Golf Club, Royal Nuku’alofa Club, etc. She had issue, a daughter by her first husband (see Tonga (Tui Tonga)), and a son and two daughters by her second husband:
    • i) Sia’osi Tupou Vuna Tu’inukuafe.
    • i) Agnes Latuholeva Tu’inukuafe.
    • ii) Sala ‘Aetau ‘Ulukihelupetea Tu’inukuafe.
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2006 - 2012 H.M. Sia’osi Taufa’ahau Manumata’ogo Tuku’aho Tupou V [George Tupou V], By the grace of God, King of Tonga. b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 4th May 1948, eldest son of H.M. Sia’osi Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, By the grace of God, King of Tonga, GCMG, GCVO, KBE, KStJ, by his wife, H.M. Queen Halaevalu Mata’aho, educ. King’s Coll, Auckland, New Zealand, The Leys Sch, Cambridge, Queen Elizabeth House (Dept of International Development), Oxford Univ, and RMA Sandhurst. Designatd as Heir Apparent and Crown Prince, 16th December 1965. Granted the hereditary title of Tupouto’a 4th May 1966 and thereafter styled His Royal Highness Crown Prince (Tama Pilinisi Kalauni) Tupouto’a. Formally invested with the title of Tupouto’a, 17th May 1966. Cmsnd as 2nd-Lieut British Army 1968, attached 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales’s Own), RAC, and served with British Army of the Rhine in Germany 1968-1969, joined Tonga Foreign Service 1969, Assist Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1970-1979, actg High Commissioner at the Court of St James’s 1972-1973, and Minister for Foreign Affairs 1979-1998. Succeeded on the death of his father, 10th September 2006. Installed as the 23rd Tu’i Konokupolo, at Mala’e Pangai Lahi, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 30th July 2008. Crowned by the Anglican Archbishop of Polynesia at the Centenary Wesleyan Church, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 1st August 2008. Colonel-in-Chief Tonga Defence Force 17/1/1969-10/9/2006 and the Tonga Royal Guards 17/1/1969-18/3/2012, Captain Tonga Defence Force Naval Branch 1995-2006, General and C-in-C of the forces 10/9/2006-18/3/2012. Sovereign and Patron of the Orders of Puono, the Crown, the Cross of Tonga, the Royal Order of King George Tupou I, the Tongan Star and of the Royal Family Order 10th September 2006-18th March 2012. Founder and Sovereign of the Most Illustrious Order of Queen Salote Tupou III 31st July 2008, the Royal Order of St George 2009, the Most Devoted Royal Household Order of Tonga 2009, and the Royal Family Order of Tonga 2009. Chair Tonga Traditions Cttee 2006-2012. Patron Tonga Tourist Assoc 1999-2012, St John’s Ambulance Brigade 2005-2012, Tonga High Sch 2006-2012, Tonga Amateur Sports Assoc & National Olympic Cttee (TASANOC), 2007-2012, Royal Endocrinology Soc 2008-2012, Fasi Ma’ufanga Rugby Club, Tonga Energy Road Map, etc. Chair Royal Beer Co Ltd 1987-2006, Shoreline Group Ltd 1996-2006, and Peau Vav’au Ltd 2004-2006. Dir Tonga Network Information Center (Tonic Corp) 1995-2006. Rcvd: KGC of the Royal Order of King George Tupou I (5.5.1969, KC 4.7.1967), KC of the Orders of the Pouono (4.7.1967) and the Crown (4.7.1967), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee Medal (4.7.1992), Tonga Defence Services Meritorious Service Medal (4.7.1995), and Tonga Defence Services Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, GC of the Orders of the Brilliant Star (special grade) of Taiwan (27.1.1977), Merit of the Hungarian Republic (civil 15.9.2011), KGC of the the Orders of Chula Chom Klao (special class) with collar of Thailand, the Eagle of Georgia and the Seamless Tunic of Our Lord Jesus Christ (2010), and the Royal Order of Francis I of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (28.2.2012), Officer of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France (16.4.1980), Benemerenti Gold Medal of the Constantinian Order of St George (28.2.2012), etc. He d. unm. while undergoing treatment for a renal condition at the Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, China, 18th March 2012   (bur. Mala’e Kula, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga) (succ. by his youngest brother).
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2012 H.M. ‘Aho’eitu ‘Unuaki-’o-Tonga Tuku’aho Tupou VI, By the grace of God, King of Tonga. b. at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 12th July 1959, youngest son of H.M. Sia’osi Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, By the grace of God, King of Tonga, GCMG, GCVO, KBE, KStJ, by his wife, H.M. Queen Halaevalu Mata’aho, educ. Tupou Coll, Nafualu, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, The Leys Sch, Cambridge, United States Naval War Coll, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the Joint Services Staff Coll (JSSC), Weston Creek, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Univ of New South Wales (MDS 1997), Sydney, New South Wales, and Bond Univ (MA 1998), Robina, Queensland, Australia. Granted the hereditary titles of Lavaka 14th July 1980, ‘Ata of Kolovoi in Tongatapu and the island of ‘Atata 4th January 1982, and ‘Ulukalala of Hihifo in Vava’u 4th July 1987. Thereafter styled His Royal Highness Prince ‘Ulukalala Lavaka-Ata. Installed at Neiafu, Vavau, as 7th ‘Ulukalala, 16th September 1991. Designatd as Heir Apparent and granted the hereditary title of Tupouto’a Lavaka 11th September 2006, and invested with the title at Liukava, Kolovoi, Tongatapu, 27th September 2006. Thereafter styled His Royal Highness Crown Prince (Tama Pilinisi Kalauni) Tupouto’a Lavaka. Succeeded on the death of his eldest brother, 18th March 2012. Cmsnd as Lieut Tonga Defence Force Naval Branch  1982, prom Lieut-Cdr 1987, c/o PPB ‘Voea Pangai’ 1990-1991, cdr of the Navy 1991-1995, served in Pacific Peace-Keeping Force (SPPKF) in Bouganville 1994, prom Cdr 1995, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Defence 1998-2004, Prime Minister & Minister for Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Marine & Ports 2000-2006, Minister for Communications & Civil Aviation 2001-2006, prom Capt TDF (Naval Branch) 2007, Personal ADC to King George Tupou V 2007-2012, High Commissioner in Australia 2008-2012. Succeeded on the death of his eldest brother, 18th March 2012. Installed as the 24th Tu’i Konokupolo, at Mala’e Pangai Lahi, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 27th June 2015. Crowned at the Sione Centenary Wesleyan Church, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 4th July 2015. Col-in-Chief Tonga Royal Guards. General and C-in-C of the forces 18/3/2012-13/12/2013, C-in-C of His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) since 13/12/2013. Chancellor Univ of the South Pacific since 2013. Chair Tonga Traditions Cttee since 2012. Presdt Tonga Judo Assoc (TJA) 1991. Sovereign and Patron of the Orders of the Puono, the Crown, the Most Illustrious Order of Queen Salote Tupou III, the Royal Orders of King George Tupou I and St George, the Most Devoted Royal Household Order of Tonga, and the Royal Family Order of Tonga since 18th March 2012. Chair Tonga Traditions Cttee since 2012. Presdt Tonga Judo Assoc. Rcvd: KGC of the Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (31.7.2008), and the Royal Household Order of Tonga (1.8.2011), King George Tupou V Coron Medal (31.7.2008), King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), Tonga Defence Services General Service (Bougainville) (4.7.1995), Tonga Defence Services Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (18.5.2012), and King Charles III Coron (6.5.2023) medals, the Supreme Class of the Illustrious Order of Te Arikinui Queen Te Atairangikaahu of the Maori Kingship (2014)m. at the Chapel Royal, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 11th December 1982, H.M. Queen Heuifanga Tuku’aho (b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 8th March 1954), educ. Queen Salote Coll, Kolofo’ou, Tongatapu, in Melbourne, Australia, and in England, crowned at the Sione Centenary Wesleyan Church, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 4th July 2015, Patron Women’s and Children’s Centre, Tonga Young Womens Christian Assoc (YWCA), Alcohol & Drug Awareness Centre, and Hihifo District’s Women’s Cttee, Chair Queen Salote Coll Old Girls’ Assoc, and The Lakalaka Preservation and Revitalization Cttee since 2004, Presdt Pan-Pacific & South-East Asia Women’s Assoc (PPSEAWA) since 2001, Hon Mbr Tongan History Assoc, and Tongan Research Assoc, Mbr Tongan Exec Ctte of PPSEAWA, etc, rcvd: KGC of the Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (30.6.2015), King Taufa’ahau IV Coron Silver Jubilee (4.7.1992), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (18.5.2012), and King Charles III Coron (6.5.2023) medals, eldest daughter of The Rt Hon Siaosi ‘Alipate Tu’i Halakilangi Tau’alupeoko (Tupou), Baron Vaea of Houma, sometime Prime Minister, by his wife, The Rt Hon Tupoutapuki-‘o-Pulotu (Ma’afu-’o-Tukui’aulahi Vaea), Baroness Vaea of Houma, eldest daughter of The Hon Siosaia Lausi’i, 7th Ma’afu-’o-Tukui’aulahi, of Vaini. He has issue, two sons and one daughter:
  • 1) H.R.H. Crown Prince Siaosi [Jiaoji] Manumata’ogo ‘Alaivahamama’o ‘Ahoeitu Konstantin Tuku’aho, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala. b. at Nuku’alofa, 17th September 1985, educ. Tupou Coll, Nafualu, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, Australian Command & Staff Coll, and Coral Bell Sch, Australian National Univ (ANU) (MA 2018, 2021), Canberra, ACT, Australia. Appointed to the title of 8th ‘Ulukalala of Hihifo in Vava’u in succession to his father 25th September 2006, and invested with the title at Liukava, Kolovoi, Tongatapu, 27th September 2006. Designatd as Heir Apparent 19th March 2012 and invested at Kolovoi, Tongatapu, 30th March 2012. Thereafter styled His Royal Highness Crown Prince (Tama Pilinisi Kalauni) Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala. Cadet Officer Tonga Defence Services, Attaché Ministry of Foreign & External Affairs 2012, prom Col HMAF 2012, Chief of Staff of His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) 2014-2015, General Commanding HMAF since 2015. Rcvd: KGC of the Order of Queen Salote Tupou III (30.6.2015, GC 31.7.2008), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals, GC of the the Royal Order of Francis I of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (28.7.2012). m. at the Centenary Wesleyan Church, Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 12th July 2012, H.R.H. Princess Sinaitakala Tu’imatamoana’i Fanakavakilangi Tuku’aho [H.R.H. Crown Princess Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala] (b. 20th March 1987), tutor at Queen Salote Coll in Nuku’alofa, rcvd: King Tupou VI Coron Medal (4.7.2015), GC of the the Royal Order of Francis I of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (28.7.2012), only daughter of The Hon Dr Kinikinilau Tuto’atasi (Fakafanua), 7th Lord Fakafanua, by his wife, H.R.H. Princess Sinaitakala ‘Ofeina-’e he-Langi Fakafanua, youngest daughter of H.R.H. Prince Sione Ngu Manumataongo Tupou, 5th Fatafehi Tu’i Pelehake, KBE. He has issue, one son and three daughters:
    • a) H.R.H. Prince Taufa’ahau Manumata’ogo Tuku’aho. b.at Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, 10th May 2013.
    • a) H.R.H. Princess Halaevalu Mata’aho Tuku’aho. b. at Auckland Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, 12th May July 2014.
    • b) H.R.H. Princess Nanasipau’u Eliana Tuku’aho. b. at Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand, 20th March 2018.
    • c) Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu Tuku’aho. b. at Calvary Hospital, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 25th February 2021.Copyright© Christopher Buyers
  • 2) H.R.H. Prince Viliami ‘Unuaki-’o-Tonga Lalaka mo’e ‘Eiki Tuku’aho, ‘Ata. b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 27th April 1988, educ. Radford Coll, Canberra, ACT, Australia. Appointed to the title of ‘Ata of Kolovoi in Tongatapu and the island of ‘Atata, in succession to his father 25th September 2006, and invested with the title at Liukava, Kolovoi, Tongatapu, 27th September 2006. Rcvd: King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals.
  • 1) H.R.H. Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Hala’evalu Mata’aho Napua ‘O-ka-lani Tuku’aho. b. at Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu, 17th November 1983, educ. Queen Salote Coll, Kolofo’ou, Tongatapu, International Univ, Geneva, Switzerland (BBA 2003), and the Australian National Univ (ANU) (MA 2011), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia. Administrator Shoreline Group 2004-2008, High Cmsnr in Australia since 2012. Patron Tonga National Youth Congress (TNYC), Tonga Football Assoc (TFA), etc. Rcvd: King George Tupou V Royal Famiy Order (1.8.2011), King George Tupou V Coron (31.7.2008), and King Tupou VI Coron (4.7.2015) medals.
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