This is a list of monarchs of Tonga since 1845, after the Constitution of Tonga established the role of the monarch. The first constitutional monarch of Tonga was George Tupou I.
2008 cession of powers Three days before his coronation on 1 August 2008, 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."Tonga's king to cede key powers", BBC, 29 July 2008
Budget allocation to monarchy The annual budget allocation to the monarchy is T$ 4,894,900 ( US$2,116,799).
Earlier monarchs of Tonga Tuʻi Tonga, rulers of Tonga from 950 to 9 December 1865, when the last Tu'i Tonga, HM Sanualio Fatafehi Laufilitonga, died. Tuʻi Haʻatakalaua, rulers of Tonga from 1470 to 1800. Tuʻi Kanokupolu, rulers of Tonga from 1500 to the present day. George Tupou I, the first constitutional monarch of Tonga, was the 19th Tuʻi Kanokupolu.
Monarchs of Tonga since 1845
Timeline
Royal standards
Family tree
See also Politics of Tonga Prime Minister of Tonga Crown of Tonga Crown Prince of Tonga List of royal consorts of Tonga Succession to the Tongan throne
References
External links Monarch of Tonga at World Statesman Encyclopedia