As Queen Elizabeth mentioned in her message, the pair first met at the British monarch's coronation in 1953. Amid the endless press around the event, Queen Salote managed to make a name for herself.

Platinum Jubilee celebrations bring back memories of Tongan monarch's touching coronation gesture Queen Salote Tupou III captivated Britons as she rode through the rainy streets of London in an ...

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga - The South Pacific island kingdom of Tonga is mourning the death of its queen mother, who dedicated her time to helping the elderly and those with disabilities.

Her Majesty Queen Salote of Tonga or the Friendly Islands, a British protectorate, was informed, last week, that Falcon Island had again appeared, some 40 miles to the west of her realm, and ...

Platinum Jubilee celebrations bring back memories of Tongan monarch's touching coronation gesture Queen Salote Tupou III captivated Britons as she rode through the rainy streets of London in an ...

The stately figure of their beloved Queen Salote (6 ft. 3 in., 280 Ibs.) was widely admired during Queen Elizabeth’s coronation procession in London in 1953, when Salote rode proudly erect in ...

The Queen of Tonga has celebrated with former old girls and students of Queen Salote College in Tonga at its 99th anniversary in Sydney for Australia-based alumna.

The Kingdom of Tonga's Queen Nanasipau’u Tuku'aho celebrated with former old girls and students of Queen Salote College in Tonga at the 99th anniversary in Sydney for Australia based alumna on ...

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations have brought back fond memories of a different monarch for Tonga's chief diplomat to the UK. As Queen Elizabeth celebrates 70 years on the throne, High ...