Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (4 July 1918 – 10 September 2006), son of Queen Sālote Tupou III and her consort Prince Viliami Tungī Mailefihi, was the king of Tonga from the death of his mother in 1965 until his own death in 2006.
Prince Fatafehi ʻAlaivahamamaʻo Tukuʻaho (stripped of his title after marrying a commoner, later bestowed with the hereditary title of Māʻatu. Born in 1954, deceased in 2004)
Prince ʻAhoʻeitu ʻUnuakiʻotonga Tukuʻaho better known by his traditional titles: Tupoutoʻa Lavaka (until the death of his father known as: ʻUlukālala Lavaka Ata). As his elder brother died without legitimate issue, he became King Tupou VI in 2012. Born in 1959
George Tupou I, King of Tonga (c. 1797 – 18 February 1893), was originally known as Tāufaʻāhau I, or Tupou Maeakafa Ngininginiofolanga in modern spelling (originally Tubou Maeakafa Giniginiofolaga). He adopted the name Siaosi (originally Jiaoji), the Tongan version of George, after King George III of the United Kingdom, when he was baptized in 1831. His nickname was Lopa-ukamea (or Lopa-ʻaione), meaning iron cable.
Biography
Birth
George Tupou I was born around 1797 in Tonga. 4 December is often-quoted as his birthday and is a public holiday in Tonga; however, it was the date of his coronation in 1845 as Tuʻi Kanokupolu, when he took the name Tupou. Tongoleleka and the Niuʻui hospital there (which was destroyed in the 2006 Tonga earthquake) are often stated as his birthplace; however, no evidence supporting this is available, and Lifuka and Tongatapu are also often stated as the birthplace. His father was Tupouto'aʻ, who aspired to be the 17th Tuʻi Kanokupolu, but he was not recognized as such by the high chiefs of Tongatapu, as he was viewed as a low ranking usurper from Haʻapai. His mother, Hoamofaleono, felt her life was at risk on Tongatapu, so she fled with her son to Haʻapai, probably within the year of his birth. Her history, as well as her son Maeakafa's history, is more reliably tracked to Haʻapai Island.
THE CORONATION OF KING TAUFA 'AHAU TUPOU IV OF TONGA (1968)
New Zealand's National Film Unit presents 'The Coronation of King Taufa 'Ahau Tupou IV of Tonga' (1968).
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga was born on 4 July 1918 in the Royal Palace at Nuku’alofa, Tonga. He became King in 1965 after the death of his mother Queen Salote Tupou III, and was crowned in 1967. He married Queen Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe (1926–2017), and the couple had four children. Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV died in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2006 aged 88 after a 41 year reign. The current king of Tonga, ʻAhoʻeitu Tupou VI, is the youngest son of Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe, having ascended to the throne in 2012 after the death of his elder brother, George Tupou V, who died without heirs.
The coronation Taufa’ahau Tupou IV was a notable occasion as it was ...
published: 17 Dec 2012
Sermon by H.M. Late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga
Sermon by His Late Majesty (1918-2006) at the Free Wesleyan Church in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Hymn readings by the late Hon. Prince Ma'atu and wife, Hon. Alaileula Malietoa Ma'atu.
More videos at: www.southpacificcurrents.com
published: 20 Aug 2006
HM King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV
HM King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV departing on the hercules.
published: 13 Sep 2006
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV
R.I.P
published: 11 Sep 2006
Tuigamala & Sons of Glendene cater to the Late King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV's Funeral
Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala is a Samoan rugby footballer. As well as playing for the All Blacks, he represented Samoa in both rugby union and rugby league, playing at centre and wing.
Vaaiga currently runs a funeral director company, "Tuigamala and Sons of Glendene" for which the most notable client to date was the late King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV .
published: 13 Mar 2009
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV's burial - Kingdom of Tonga
Sept. 19, 2006 - The burial of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of the Kingdom of Tonga - he was 88 and had reigned for 41 years. One of the many memories I captured on film from my service as a Peace Corps Volunteer (Group 71)
published: 02 Sep 2017
Hiva Tali Ui Sepitema Kau Akonaki - Taufa’ahau Tupou IV U.C.T 24/09/23 🤍
published: 25 Sep 2023
UAFU TAUFA'AHAU TUPOU IV
published: 05 Jun 2018
Kalapu Paiki 'a Taufa'ahau Tupou IV
Palesiteni: Vita Mahina
Faihiva: Mote Lavulo
Ta fasi: Sione Katoa & Tevita Fakamelino Pulu
Veemi: Aseli Mahina & Joe Tongotea
Ukulele: Vili Uhi, Kina Taulanga, Moahengi Tovi & UesililiAnna Samani
Bass: Leka Mahina
Fakafasi: Saimone Vavae Papalangi Lavulo. 💙
published: 19 Jun 2022
Hopoki 'o e ifi 'Hifofua 'o Taufa'ahau Tupou IV' - ifi ke mou ifi
Proud of the kids for working hard since October 2019 so that we could jam on Christmas eve 2019 - 24/12/2019. The president of our church Rev. Dr. S. I Lea. named our band "HIFOFUA 'O TAUFA'AHAU TUPOU IV".
Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Memorial Church, United Church of Tonga. Auckland NZ.
Fai ifi: Mote Lavulo & Latu Pouono
Faifekau: Rev. K. Mahina
Pule ifi: Hopoate Tupou
New Zealand's National Film Unit presents 'The Coronation of King Taufa 'Ahau Tupou IV of Tonga' (1968).
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga was born on 4 July ...
New Zealand's National Film Unit presents 'The Coronation of King Taufa 'Ahau Tupou IV of Tonga' (1968).
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga was born on 4 July 1918 in the Royal Palace at Nuku’alofa, Tonga. He became King in 1965 after the death of his mother Queen Salote Tupou III, and was crowned in 1967. He married Queen Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe (1926–2017), and the couple had four children. Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV died in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2006 aged 88 after a 41 year reign. The current king of Tonga, ʻAhoʻeitu Tupou VI, is the youngest son of Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe, having ascended to the throne in 2012 after the death of his elder brother, George Tupou V, who died without heirs.
The coronation Taufa’ahau Tupou IV was a notable occasion as it was the first coronation held in Tonga since 1918. Many dignitaries from foreign governments attended, including New Zealand’s Prime Minister Keith Holyoake and the leader of the opposition Norman Kirk. The event was captured by New Zealand’s National Film Unit in the 1968 film ‘The Coronation of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga’, directed by Derek Wright, which shows the build-up to the event and the full ceremony.
DV file of Beta SP (tape 278) telecine of 35mm film, W3471/f/221.
Material from Archives New Zealand.
New Zealand's National Film Unit presents 'The Coronation of King Taufa 'Ahau Tupou IV of Tonga' (1968).
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga was born on 4 July 1918 in the Royal Palace at Nuku’alofa, Tonga. He became King in 1965 after the death of his mother Queen Salote Tupou III, and was crowned in 1967. He married Queen Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe (1926–2017), and the couple had four children. Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV died in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2006 aged 88 after a 41 year reign. The current king of Tonga, ʻAhoʻeitu Tupou VI, is the youngest son of Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe, having ascended to the throne in 2012 after the death of his elder brother, George Tupou V, who died without heirs.
The coronation Taufa’ahau Tupou IV was a notable occasion as it was the first coronation held in Tonga since 1918. Many dignitaries from foreign governments attended, including New Zealand’s Prime Minister Keith Holyoake and the leader of the opposition Norman Kirk. The event was captured by New Zealand’s National Film Unit in the 1968 film ‘The Coronation of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga’, directed by Derek Wright, which shows the build-up to the event and the full ceremony.
DV file of Beta SP (tape 278) telecine of 35mm film, W3471/f/221.
Material from Archives New Zealand.
Sermon by His Late Majesty (1918-2006) at the Free Wesleyan Church in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Hymn readings by the late Hon. Prince Ma'atu and wife, Hon. Alaileula ...
Sermon by His Late Majesty (1918-2006) at the Free Wesleyan Church in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Hymn readings by the late Hon. Prince Ma'atu and wife, Hon. Alaileula Malietoa Ma'atu.
More videos at: www.southpacificcurrents.com
Sermon by His Late Majesty (1918-2006) at the Free Wesleyan Church in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Hymn readings by the late Hon. Prince Ma'atu and wife, Hon. Alaileula Malietoa Ma'atu.
More videos at: www.southpacificcurrents.com
Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala is a Samoan rugby footballer. As well as playing for the All Blacks, he represented Samoa in both rugby union and rugby league, playin...
Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala is a Samoan rugby footballer. As well as playing for the All Blacks, he represented Samoa in both rugby union and rugby league, playing at centre and wing.
Vaaiga currently runs a funeral director company, "Tuigamala and Sons of Glendene" for which the most notable client to date was the late King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV .
Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala is a Samoan rugby footballer. As well as playing for the All Blacks, he represented Samoa in both rugby union and rugby league, playing at centre and wing.
Vaaiga currently runs a funeral director company, "Tuigamala and Sons of Glendene" for which the most notable client to date was the late King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV .
Sept. 19, 2006 - The burial of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of the Kingdom of Tonga - he was 88 and had reigned for 41 years. One of the many memories I captured on...
Sept. 19, 2006 - The burial of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of the Kingdom of Tonga - he was 88 and had reigned for 41 years. One of the many memories I captured on film from my service as a Peace Corps Volunteer (Group 71)
Sept. 19, 2006 - The burial of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of the Kingdom of Tonga - he was 88 and had reigned for 41 years. One of the many memories I captured on film from my service as a Peace Corps Volunteer (Group 71)
Proud of the kids for working hard since October 2019 so that we could jam on Christmas eve 2019 - 24/12/2019. The president of our church Rev. Dr. S. I Lea. na...
Proud of the kids for working hard since October 2019 so that we could jam on Christmas eve 2019 - 24/12/2019. The president of our church Rev. Dr. S. I Lea. named our band "HIFOFUA 'O TAUFA'AHAU TUPOU IV".
Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Memorial Church, United Church of Tonga. Auckland NZ.
Fai ifi: Mote Lavulo & Latu Pouono
Faifekau: Rev. K. Mahina
Pule ifi: Hopoate Tupou
Proud of the kids for working hard since October 2019 so that we could jam on Christmas eve 2019 - 24/12/2019. The president of our church Rev. Dr. S. I Lea. named our band "HIFOFUA 'O TAUFA'AHAU TUPOU IV".
Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Memorial Church, United Church of Tonga. Auckland NZ.
Fai ifi: Mote Lavulo & Latu Pouono
Faifekau: Rev. K. Mahina
Pule ifi: Hopoate Tupou
New Zealand's National Film Unit presents 'The Coronation of King Taufa 'Ahau Tupou IV of Tonga' (1968).
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga was born on 4 July 1918 in the Royal Palace at Nuku’alofa, Tonga. He became King in 1965 after the death of his mother Queen Salote Tupou III, and was crowned in 1967. He married Queen Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe (1926–2017), and the couple had four children. Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV died in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2006 aged 88 after a 41 year reign. The current king of Tonga, ʻAhoʻeitu Tupou VI, is the youngest son of Taufa'ahau Tupou IV and Halaevalu Mataʻaho ʻAhomeʻe, having ascended to the throne in 2012 after the death of his elder brother, George Tupou V, who died without heirs.
The coronation Taufa’ahau Tupou IV was a notable occasion as it was the first coronation held in Tonga since 1918. Many dignitaries from foreign governments attended, including New Zealand’s Prime Minister Keith Holyoake and the leader of the opposition Norman Kirk. The event was captured by New Zealand’s National Film Unit in the 1968 film ‘The Coronation of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga’, directed by Derek Wright, which shows the build-up to the event and the full ceremony.
DV file of Beta SP (tape 278) telecine of 35mm film, W3471/f/221.
Material from Archives New Zealand.
Sermon by His Late Majesty (1918-2006) at the Free Wesleyan Church in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Hymn readings by the late Hon. Prince Ma'atu and wife, Hon. Alaileula Malietoa Ma'atu.
More videos at: www.southpacificcurrents.com
Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala is a Samoan rugby footballer. As well as playing for the All Blacks, he represented Samoa in both rugby union and rugby league, playing at centre and wing.
Vaaiga currently runs a funeral director company, "Tuigamala and Sons of Glendene" for which the most notable client to date was the late King of Tonga, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV .
Sept. 19, 2006 - The burial of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of the Kingdom of Tonga - he was 88 and had reigned for 41 years. One of the many memories I captured on film from my service as a Peace Corps Volunteer (Group 71)
Proud of the kids for working hard since October 2019 so that we could jam on Christmas eve 2019 - 24/12/2019. The president of our church Rev. Dr. S. I Lea. named our band "HIFOFUA 'O TAUFA'AHAU TUPOU IV".
Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Memorial Church, United Church of Tonga. Auckland NZ.
Fai ifi: Mote Lavulo & Latu Pouono
Faifekau: Rev. K. Mahina
Pule ifi: Hopoate Tupou
Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (4 July 1918 – 10 September 2006), son of Queen Sālote Tupou III and her consort Prince Viliami Tungī Mailefihi, was the king of Tonga from the death of his mother in 1965 until his own death in 2006.
Prince Fatafehi ʻAlaivahamamaʻo Tukuʻaho (stripped of his title after marrying a commoner, later bestowed with the hereditary title of Māʻatu. Born in 1954, deceased in 2004)
Prince ʻAhoʻeitu ʻUnuakiʻotonga Tukuʻaho better known by his traditional titles: Tupoutoʻa Lavaka (until the death of his father known as: ʻUlukālala Lavaka Ata). As his elder brother died without legitimate issue, he became King Tupou VI in 2012. Born in 1959
... the Leaders' Meeting - not least because his father, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, and his brother, Prince Tuipelehake, were instrumental in setting up the PIF (South Pacific Forum, at that time) in 1972.
He has been at the forefront of Māori issues and represented the Kiingitanga at a number of events over the years, including the funeral of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga in 2006 and the coronation ...
He has been at the forefront of Māori issues and represented the Kiingitanga at a number of events over the years, including the funeral of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga in 2006 and the coronation ...
He has been at the forefront of Māori issues and represented the Kiingitanga at a number of events over the years, including the funeral of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV of Tonga in 2006 and the coronation of King Charles III in London in 2023. .
Churchward was an AustralianMethodist missionary who compiled and translated the entire Tongan language into English with the approval of the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV ... "We must give credit to Churchward for his work", Jenner-Helu said ... ....
The recent announcement by Tonga's Privy Council that the King Tupou ... "For example, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was the one that opened up the door for Tonga to have diplomatic relations with China," said.