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Tonga welcomes new King

Source: ABC News
Published: Thursday, July 31, 2008 1:23 AEST
Expires: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:23 AEST

The tiny island of Tonga in the South Pacific has installed a new King who has promised to give up most of the powers his family has enjoyed for generations.

Tags: world-politics, royalty, tonga

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