House of Tupou

Infobox monarchy
royal_title = King
realm = Tonga

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coatofarms_article = Coat of arms of Tonga


incumbent = George Tupou V
his/her = His
heir_apparent = 'Aho'eitu 'Unuaki'otonga Tuku'aho
first_monarch = George Tupou I of Tonga
date = 1875The Tupou dynasty of Tonga is the only remaining native constitutional monarchy of Polynesia.

In July 2008, three days before his coronation, King George Tupou V announced that he would relinquish most of his power and be guided by his Prime Minister's recommendations on most matters. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7530209.stm "Tonga's king to cede key powers"] , BBC, July 29, 2008]

The following monarchs have reigned since the constitutional role of the Tongan monarchy was set forth in 1875 (see Line of succession to the Tongan Throne):

For earlier monarchs, see also

*Tuokinai Kanokupolu, rulers of Tonga from c.1600 to the present day. George Tupou I, the first king of Tonga, was the 19th Tu'i Kanokupolu.
*Tuokinai Haokinaatakalaua, rulers of Tonga from c.1470 to c.1600.
*Tuokinai Tonga, rulers of Tonga from c.950 to c.1470.
*Tuokinai Manuokinaa, rulers of Tonga before c.950.

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