The King of Tonga, Tupou VI, will be formally crowned today at the Free Wesleyan Centenary Church in the capital, Nuku'alofa.
The King of Tonga, Tupou VI Photo: RNZI / Indira Moala
The coronation service, which begins at 10am local time, will be attended by Heads of states and dignitaries from around the world.
Among the international Royal guests attending, include the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan as well as Royal members from Hungary.
The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that overseas visitors to this year's coronation have more than tripled from the last coronation event in 2008.
Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva says he's pleased by the overseas support.
"You know the great support that has been shown by our Tongan people overseas and our friends from overseas is a clear indication of the support that has been given to the coronation of his Majesty."
Tonga Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva. Photo: RNZ
The 11 day celebrations for the coronation will officially end on Tuesday with a Military Tattoo performance.
