Baroness Tuputupu Vaea

Baroness Tuputupu Vaea 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, Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho.[1] She is the mother-in-law of the present King of Tonga, Tupou VI.

Tuputupu Vaea and her late husband, Baron Vaea, had seven children and one adopted daughter: Queen Nanasipauʻu Tukuʻaho, 'Alipate Tu'ivanuavou Vaea, 'Amelia Luoluafetu'u Vaea (Lady Lasike), Luseane Luani (Dowager Lady Luani) and Cassandra Vaea-Tuku'aho (HSH. Princess Tuipelehake).[2] Two sons, Moimoikimofuta Kaifahina Vaea, Ratu Edward Vaea, are deceased.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Prince 'Ulukalala to wed Hon Sinaitakala Fakafanua". Matangi Tonga. 2011-07-29. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Baron Vaea passes away after a long life of service". Matangi Tonga. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 9 June 2009.