2012: Funeral Ceremony of the late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga

The Funeral of the late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga

The late King Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻaho (George) Tupou V of Tonga was laid to rest at the royal tombs Mala’e Kula on March 27, 2012.

The bearers or Kau Fata carry the casket of the late King. Photo: Matangi Tonga

The Royal Casket of the Late King George Tupou V entered Mala’e Kula, the Royal Tombs this afternoon on a catafalque carried by over 100 men.

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