Sālote Tupou III carriage with Sultan Ibrahim IV of Kelantan, endearing herself to spectators. She served as Chairman of the Tonga Traditions Committee 1954–1965 and patronised the Tonga Red Cross Society. Sālote Tupou III Sālote Tupou III (born Sālote Mafile‘o Pilolevu; 13 March 1900 – 16 December 1965) was the first Queen regnant and third Monarch of the Kingdom of Tonga from 1918 to her death in 1965. She reigned for nearly 48 years, longer than any other Tongan Monarch. Sālote (Charlotte) was born on 13 March 1900 in Tonga as the eldest daughter and heir of King George Tupou II of Tonga
Order of King George Tupou I riband are as above. The "necklet badge" (approx 60mm without the crown) is a silver, silver-gilt & enamel 6-pointed faceted star with two points upwards, suspended by a silver-gilt Tongan crown. The central medallion & riband are as above. The "necklet ribbon" is approx. 41mm wide, red with three white stripes (2.5/6/9/6/9/6/2.5mm) The "breast badge" is a similar faceted star as the Knight Commander (above) except that the white central medallion has the shield from the Coat of Arms in the centre. The "breast ribbon" is approx 38mm wide, red with two white stripes (6/8/10/8/6mm) Order of King George Tupou