Background
He received the title Tuʻi Pelehake (Fatafehi) from his mother (Queen Salote) in 1944, and he also received the runner up highest title of Tonga of Tuʻi Faleua (king of the second house).
He received the title Tuʻi Pelehake (Fatafehi) from his mother (Queen Salote) in 1944, and he also received the runner up highest title of Tonga of Tuʻi Faleua (king of the second house).
Tu'i Pelehake attended Newington College, Sydney, (1941–1942) and Gatton Agricultural College, Queensland, Australia.
Tu'ipelehake is a traditional very high-ranking Tongan title. That was the famous double royal wedding (taʻane māhanga) of 10 June 1947. From a non-traditional side, he was conferred an honorary CBE. He inherited from his mother an artistic side.
He was a well-known poet and composer. He remained in this post until he had to withdraw in 1991 because of serious health problems. His last years were spent in a wheelchair on a life support system.
He kept the both titles of Tuʻi Pelehake and Tuʻi Faleua for so many years, that they became synonymous with him. HRH Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu Kalaniuvalu Fotofili, HRH Princess 'Elisiva Fusipala Vaha'i, HRH Prince 'Uluvalu Takeivulangi (Late Tu'ipelehake), HRH Princess Lavinia Mata 'o Taone Ma'afu, HSH Prince Viliami Tupoulahi Mailefihi (Late Tu'ipelehake). HSH Prince Tu'ipelehake (formerly as HonViliami Sione Ngu Takeivulai Tuku'aho, the only son of late Tu'ipelehake Mailefihi) married to HSH Princess Cassandra Tu'ipelehake (formerly as Hon Cassandra Vaea Tuku'aho) and they have two children: a son, Hon.
Melenaite Tupoumoheofo Tu'ipelehake. National honours Foreign honours.