House of Tupou
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| Incumbent: George Tupou V |
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| Style: | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent: | 'Aho'eitu 'Unuaki'otonga Tuku'aho |
| First monarch: | George Tupou I of Tonga |
| Formation: | 1875 |
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The Tupou dynasty of Tonga is the only remaining native constitutional monarchy of Polynesia.
In July 2008, three days before his coronation, King George Tupou V announced that he would relinquish most of his power and be guided by his Prime Minister's recommendations on most matters.[1]
The following monarchs have reigned since the constitutional role of the Tongan monarchy was set forth in 1875 (see Line of succession to the Tongan Throne):
- King George Tupou I (1875-1893)
- King George Tupou II (1893-1918)
- Queen Salote Tupou III (1918-1965)
- King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (1965-2006)
- King George Tupou V (2006-present)
[edit] For earlier monarchs, see also
- Tuʻi Kanokupolu, rulers of Tonga from c.1600 to the present day. George Tupou I, the first king of Tonga, was the 19th Tu'i Kanokupolu.
- Tuʻi Haʻatakalaua, rulers of Tonga from c.1470 to c.1600.
- Tuʻi Tonga, rulers of Tonga from c.950 to c.1470.
- Tuʻi Manuʻa, rulers of Tonga before c.950.
[edit] References
- ^ "Tonga's king to cede key powers", BBC, July 29, 2008
