Baroness Tuputupu Vaea

Hon. Tupoutapuki-‘o-Pulotu Tuputupu Vaea, The Honourable Baroness Vaea of Houma (née Ma'afu-'o-Tukuialahi) is a Tonga noblewoman and royal. Vaea and her late husband, former Prime Minister of Tonga Baron Vaea (1921-2009), are the parents of the present Queen of Tonga, Queen Nanasipau'u.[1] She is the mother-in-law of the present King of Tonga, Tupou VI.

She is the eldest daughter of The Hon. Siosaia Lausi’i, 7th Ma’afu-’o- Tukui’aulahi, of Vaini.[2]

The baroness and her late husband, Baron Vaea, had seven children and one adopted daughter: Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho, 'Alipate Tu'ivanuavou Vaea, 'Amelia Luoluafetu'u Vaea, Luseane Luani (Dowager Lady Luani) and Cassandra Vaea (formerly HSH Tuipelehake).[3] Two sons, Moimoikimofuta Kaifahina Vaea, Ratu Edward Vaea, are deceased.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Prince 'Ulukalala to wed Hon Sinaitakala Fakafanua". Matangi Tonga. 2011-07-29. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  2. ↑ Royal Ark
  3. 1 2 "Baron Vaea passes away after a long life of service". Matangi Tonga. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2009.


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