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The Tonga Coronation, 1967
The 1967 coronation of the late King George IV of Tonga took place in the Chapel Royal. Unfortunately, the charming gothic revival structure burnt down some years ago, and so the latest coronation — that of George V — took place in the more spartan surroundings of the Centenary Church.
Elsewhere: See “islomaniac” Cheyenne Morrison’s coverage of the recent coronation at The Private Islands Blog.
Published at 11:03 am on Saturday 6 September 2008. Categories: History Monarchy Tags: Monarchy, Tonga, Tradition.
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The Royal Chapel didn’t burn down, it was destroyed by cyclone Isaac in 1982.