George Tupou V - Reign

Reign

Monarchical styles of
King George Tupou V of Tonga
Reference style His Majesty
ko ʻene ʻafio
Spoken style Your Majesty
ko hoʻo ʻafio
Alternative style Sir

The King was recognised as a descendant of the sky god Tangaloa. He was sworn in as King Tupou V on 11 September 2006, which also made him, from a traditional viewpoint, the 23rd Tuʻi Kanokupolu (the overlords of Tongatapu).

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