Prince Ata
Prince Ata (Viliami 'Unaki-'o-'Tonga Lalaka moe 'Eiki Tuku'aho; born 27 April 1988 in Nukuʻalofa) is a Tongan royal and Prince of Tonga, younger son of Tupou VI, King of Tonga.
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| Born | 27 April 1988 Nukuʻalofa | ||||
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| House | Tupou | ||||
| Father | Tupou VI | ||||
| Mother | Nanasipau'u | ||||
| Religion | Mormonism | ||||
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Biography
Ata is the son of Tupou VI, King of Tonga, and Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho. He has a brother Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala and a sister Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho. He belongs to the line of succession to the Tongan throne and he is not married.
He was educated at Canberra Grammar, Canberra, A.C.T., Australia.
In 2015, Prince Ata became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[1][2]
Title, styles and honours
| Styles of Prince Ata of Tonga | |
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| Reference style | His Royal Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
Title
- 27 April 1988 – present: His Royal Highness Prince Ata of Tonga
Honours
- National Honours
Tonga: Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Order of Pouono[3]- Tonga: Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Queen Salote Tupou III[4]
- Tonga: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Tonga[5]
- Tonga: Recipient of the King Tupou VI Coronation Medal[3]
- Tonga: Recipient of the King George Tupou V Coronation Medal[4]
References
- Latu, Kalino. "Prince Ata baptised". New Zealand Kaniva Pacific. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- Kreis, Bridget. "Tongan Prince Baptized in Mormon Church Against Father's Wishes". LDS.net. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- Dignitaires
Prince Ata House of Tupou Born: 27 September 1988 | ||
| Lines of succession | ||
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| Preceded by Princess Nanasipau’u |
Line of succession to the Tongan throne 5th position |
Succeeded by Princess Lātūfuipeka |
| Titles of nobility | ||
| Preceded by Prince Lavaka Ata ʻUlukālala |
15th Chief ʻAta 25 Sept 2006 - |
Incumbent |
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