Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga

Tsunami alert in Tonga 🇹🇴

The King this morning received Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell for an audience at Buckingham Palace. Now 105 years old, Flt Lt Bell was a RAF Mosquito pilot during World War II. He gave a book about his experiences to His Majesty today. During the audience, The King presented Flt Lt Bell with the citation to his Distinguished Flying Cross, which was originally awarded to him by King George VI in 1945.

The King and Queen, joined by The Prince and Princess of Wales, The Princess Royal and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, have attended the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey. The service drew on this year’s Commonwealth Day theme ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth’, celebrating collaboration as the defining strength of the modern Commonwealth.

Commonwealth Day was marked across the Commonwealth, with the main service held at Westminster Abbey. 🇹🇴 Sisilia Tupou Mone Tuʻipulotu proudly represented Tonga a Wales‑born Tongan, the first woman of Tongan heritage to represent Wales at senior international level.

I was honoured to join His Majesty King Charles III, Head of the Commonwealth, and friends from across our family at the #CommonwealthDay reception last night. Commonwealth Day reminds us of the enduring bonds between us, the shared values that unite us and our collective strength as we work together to unlock opportunity for all. @CommonwealthSec @RoyalFamily

🌎 As we mark #CommonwealthDay, thank you to everyone around the Commonwealth who has welcomed a member of the Royal Family to their country in the past year.

The #Commonwealth Parliamentary Association connects around 180 Parliaments Uniquely, both national and sub-national Legislatures can be Members of the CPA with views of all members heard equally #CommonwealthDay Find out more about where we work ⬇️ cpahq.org/where-we-work/

⚠️ Hinweis für Deutsche in #Tonga: Starke Regenfälle können zu Flugstörungen und Überschwemmungen führen - bitte mehr Zeit für den Weg zum Flughafen einplanen und aktuelle Infos von Airlines, Behörden und Wetterdienst verfolgen. Bleiben Sie aufmerksam und sicher!

🎥🎞️ #BehindTheScenes of 🇩🇪 Foreign Minister Wadephul’s visit to 🇹🇴 #Tonga: a whirlwind trip including meaningful, official talks reaffirming 🇩🇪 Germany’s commitment to a rules-based international order and standing together on climate action. 🇩🇪🤝🇹🇴

I am deeply honored by the audience with His Majesty, King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of #Tonga. Over 150 years of German-Tongan friendship & 50 years of diplomatic relations reflect trust, respect and shared responsibility – especially in challenging times for the #Pacific. 🇩🇪🇹🇴

I greatly value the warm and substantive talks in #Tonga with Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua and Foreign Minister, His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala. For Pacific island states, international solidarity and a rules-based order are essential. 🇩🇪🤝🇹🇴 1/2

🇩🇪🤝🇹🇴 A cordial reception by His Majesty King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga followed by official talks with The Honourable Lord Fakafanua and HRH The Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala during @AussenMinDE’s short but meaningful visit to Nuku’alofa #Tonga 🇹🇴

The smallest and most vulnerable countries suffer the most during geopolitical upheavals. Germany is a reliable partner in these times – also for #Tonga and the other Pacific island states. @AussenMinDe (1/2)

Congratulations to Lord Fakafanua, Prime Minister-Designate of the Kingdom of Tonga, and to Lord Vaea on his election as Speaker of Parliament. Looking forward to working with you. 🎉🥳 #PMelectionDay2025

🇹🇴💍 His Majesty King Tupou VI and Her Majesty Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho of the Kingdom of Tonga celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary today. We extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued health, unity, and prosperity. Happy Anniversary, Your Majesties

🇹🇴🤝🇨🇳 HM King Tupou VI met President Xi Jinping in Beijing, reaffirming the strong partnership. Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, agriculture, fisheries, infrastructure, clean energy, health, tourism & climate resilience, and expand people-to-people exchanges

King Tupou VI of Tonga planted a "grass of prosperity" 🌱 at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, commemorating 27 years of China–Tonga diplomatic ties. He also learned about Fujian's poverty alleviation practices, Austronesian cultural heritage, and advances in new energy—drawing insights to support Tonga's sustainable development. #Tonga #king #China #Fujian @ChineseTonga @MFA_China @Echinanews @XHNews @ConsulateKoT

King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga is paying a state visit to China from November 21 to 27 (Beijing Time). This marks his second state visit to China in seven years and his first trip to Fujian Province as head of state. #Tonga #king #China #Fujian @ChineseTonga @MFA_China @Echinanews @EmbSuarezSalvia @ChinaEmbajada @XHNews @ConsulateKoT

Honored to be part of the auspicious occasion, marking 55 years of enduring diplomatic relations between 🇳🇿 and 🇹🇴. 📸- NZ in Tonga

The Queen Salote Wharf is officially open! Through the Asian Development Fund, ADB partnered with Australia and Tonga to fund the project. The country is now better connected to its neighbors, helping to grow its export, tourism, and receive vital supplies.