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Here is something else to ponder on...the King's oldest son Whatumoana Paki is well known in the Maori world to be openly gay. One of the reasons Heeni, the sister of the King Tuheitia was not elected is that she has no issue. Therefore...it will be interesting to see how it pans out when her...

I know that this is an old issue, but i would just like to point out some facts. Within a western context it is not a reigning house...however: 1. The Maori King reigns over the Tainui confederation of tribes 2. The Tainui confederation has it's own Parliament and constitution 3. The Tainui...

It could do with some weeding outside the gates though...not a good look.

Finally...the palace looks great.

A wonderul dance or Tau'olunga by the daughter of HM the King's niece. Her Grandmother is the highest ranking Tongan in history, Princess Pilolevu...the King's sister. This is a powerful little girl. FYI - In Tongan Culture you gain and retain your status through your mother. Therefore the...

You are most welcome...it took some selective Google word searching to find some of them. Yes, by all accounts the Palace was in a constant state of disrepair and was very humble in size. The new additions are wonderful, but I agree the towers at the back should have been replicated at the...

Aha...I have found it, and it shows a side profile of the new palace extensions. This is what it looked like from the side before the new additions. A significant improvement.

You're welcome. It does look nice, I think the new King is a little more focused on the aesthetic appearance of his reign than his father was. I haven't been able to find the photo again, but the fence around the Palace compound has also been thankfully replaced...the last one was absolutely...

Traditionally royal coffins are lead lined, hence the seemingly excessively heavy coffin.

Seaboard Joinery This is some pictures of the extension.

Royal funerals These can be one of the largest and most grand occasions ever. I respectfully look forward to the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth the Second. It will be amazing. I thought it might be nice to see how different royal families mourn significant members of their rank. The Maori...

I love the Japanese national anthem. I especially love the words...they are beautiful.

There is not much known about Heeni. I know that she is good friends with the sister of the King of Tonga, Princess Pilolevu as they attended the same school in Auckland. Pic courtesy of Wikipedia Commons...

New Tongan coronation throne http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/tonga_08_13/tonga11.jpg This is Kingi Tuheitia on the Maori throne which was carved for his Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather Kingi Tawhiao, the second Maori King.

Tonga A great site. tongders

Tonga http://static.stuff.co.nz/1233108507/936/541936.jpg http://cache.boston.com/universal/site_graphics/blogs/bigpicture/tonga_08_13/tonga1.jpg Hawaii http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/%7Eroyalty/pix/crown.jpg Hawaii

It has become painfully apparent to all that Kingi Tuheitia and his demanding family were not the wisest choice for the role. However, he is what we have to work with. So let us all pray that Kingi Tuheitia and his misbehaving family get a clue before too much damage is done. If only they had...

New Harewood Park residence Craig Hamilton Architects Limited: Projects: Country Houses - Harewood Park I, Herefordshire This is set to be a substantial building, I wonder who it might be for.

Has this been delivered yet?

I do love the fur lined wrap that she wore. Very nice. Has anyone else noticed that Her Majesty's hair seems to sparkle for the State Opening of Parliament? I don't know if it's the Diadem, but it just has something extra special when Her Majesty opens her Parliament.

Looks like a lovely home and very practical with the different types of functions it can host. It does seem odd that the Prince of Wales has only just established a residence in his Principality (is that the correct title for Wales?).

I like them. I think that they make a good team and have worked hard at their respective roles. In regards to the Duchess taking the title of Queen, I think that the there will be more than enough time before Charles ascends to the throne for people to move on sufficiently for that to take...