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
Daniel Tupou Daniel Tupou Daniel Tupou (born 17 June 1991) is a rugby league footballer who plays for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League. An Australian and Tongan international, New South Wales State of Origin, City Origin and Prime Minister's XIII representative, he plays on the and won the 2013 and 2018 NRL Premierships with the Roosters. Tupou was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Tupou is of Tongan descent. Tupou played his junior rugby league for the Berala Bears and Guildford Owls before being signed by the Parramatta Eels. Tupou played for the Eels' NYC team in 2010