Monarch Elizabeth II as the reigning constitutional monarch. Tonga is the only remaining sovereign kingdom in Oceania. It has had a monarch since the 10th century and became a constitutional monarchy in 1875. In 2008, King George Tupou V relinquished most of the powers of the monarchy and the position is now largely ceremonial. In New Zealand the position of Māori King was established in 1858. The role is largely cultural and ceremonial, and has no legal power. Uvea, Alo and Sigave in the French territory of Wallis and Futuna have non-sovereign elective monarchs. The usage and meaning of a monarch's
Bill Tupou Wakefield's 42-30 win away at Wigan Warriors. Bill Tupou Bill Tupou (born 2 July 1990) is a Tongan international rugby league footballer who plays as a or on the for Wakefield Trinity in the European Super League. (Heritage № 1363). Topou was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Tupou attended Kelston Boys High School and played for the Bay Roskill Vikings and Marist Saints in the Auckland Rugby League competition. Tupou represented the New Zealand Under-16 side and also represented Auckland Under-16 teams. With the creation of the Toyota Cup in 2008 Tupou joined the New Zealand Warriors under-20 side and