List of monarchs of Tonga


This is a list of monarchs of Tonga since 1845, after the Constitution of Tonga established the role of the monarch. Tonga is the only sovereign indigenous monarchy in Oceania. The first monarch was George Tupou I.

2008 cession of powers

Three days before his coronation on 1 August 2008, then-King 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.

Budget allocation to monarchy

Annual budget allocation to monarchy is T$ 4,894,900.

Lists of earlier monarchs of Tonga

Family tree