Order of the Crown of Tonga
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The Royal Order of the Crown of Tonga (Tongan: Fakalangilangi 'o Kalauni 'o Tonga) is an Order of Merit awarded for exceptional services to Tonga and the Crown of Tonga. Currently, it is the highest honor conferred by the Kingdom of Tonga (being the Royal Order of Pouono is inactive and the Order of King George Tupou I is currently dormant).
Quick Facts Royal Order of the Crown of Tonga Ko e Fakalangilangi ‘o Kalauni ‘o Tonga, Awarded by King of Tonga ...
Royal Order of the Crown of Tonga Ko e Fakalangilangi ‘o Kalauni ‘o Tonga | |
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Awarded by King of Tonga | |
Type | Order of Merit |
Royal house | House of Tupou |
Motto | KO'E 'OTUA MO TONGA KO HOKU TOFI'A. ("God and Tonga Are My Inheritance") |
Eligibility | Civilians and militaries, Tongan or foreigners |
Awarded for | Exceptional services to the State and the Crown |
Status | Currently constituted |
Sovereign | King Tupou VI |
Grades | Knight Grand Cross Grand Cross Commander Member |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of King George Tupou I |
Next (lower) | Order of Queen Sālote Tupou III |
Ribbon of the order |
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