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ITN/5/14/190
Title
Queen Elizabeth and King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV
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- 14 February 1977 (Creation)
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1 photograph
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(1955 - present)
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The Queen, with the 20 stone King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, one of the world's heaviest heads of state, after he has greeted her and Prince Philip on their arrival in Tonga during their Silver Jubilee Tour of the Pacific. During her visit the Queen bestowed one of Britain's highest honours on the Tongan ruler. He was made a Knight Grand Cross of St Michael at St George, a rank limited to 100 holders, at a ceremony in Tonga's Royal Palace
Broadcast Date: 16 February 1977
Agency: Press Association
Photographer: Ron Bell
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Copyright: Press Association