King George Tupou V Royal Family Order

The King George Tupou V Royal Family Order was an order conferred as a sign of personal esteem from King George Tupou V to female members of the Royal family of Tonga.

King George Tupou V Royal Family Order
Ko e Fakalangilangi Fale 'Alo 'o Kingi Sia'osi Tupou V
Awarded by King of Tonga
TypeFamily Order
Royal houseHouse of Tupou
EligibilityLadies
StatusDormant
SovereignKing Tupou VI
Grand MistressQueen Nanasipauʻu
GradesDame (DKGTRFO)
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Phoenix
Next (lower)Royal Household Order of Tonga

Ribbon of the order

History

The King George Tupou V Family Order was established by His Majesty George Tupou V, The King of Tonga. The Order was established by King George in 2008 upon his accession to the throne, following the death of his father, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. King George modelled his Royal Family Order after those established by the British Sovereigns. The tradition of founding and conferring a Royal Family Order is intended to recognise Ladies of the Royal Family of Tonga and high-ranking female members of the Monarch's Court. The King George Tupou V Royal Family Order is not open for award to gentlemen.

Insignia

The Order shows a portrait of King George Tupou V in uniform, realized in enamels upon ivory surrounded by a frame of silver and diamonds and surmounted by the royal crown of Tonga in silver and enamels.

The ribbon is in water green silk.

Notable recipients

See also

  • Royal Family Order

References

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