Tributes are pouring in for Tonga’s “beloved” Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili who died in Auckland on Sunday, aged 75. Princess Mele was a cousin of King Tupou VI, and the eldest daughter of the late Prince Fatafehi Tu'ipelehake and Princess Melen'aite. “I recall Princess Mele’s emotional and powerful speech during the Dawn Raids Apology in 2021. “Her speech at the Dawn Raids Apology in 2021 was breathtaking and demonstrated the dignity and elegance of true leadership,” Sorensen said. Both King Tupou VI and Princess Mele are the grandchildren of the late Queen Salote.

Source: Stuff May 30, 2023 06:40 UTC