Only British subjects bow / curtsy to the Queen. The Tongans who did so here were probably doing it out of respect but they weren't expected to, they aren't British subjects. However, monarchs never bow to other monarchs because they're equal in rank.
Well, I think in royal tradition that the Monarchs never bow to anyone....including other monarchs. So, it was appropriate that they did not bow to the princes and their wives (I'm assuming that's who they were). If you noticed, the Queen of Tonga did not bow, she just shook hands. That's the way it works.
Who was heir to the throne of tonga back then? And most certainley queen elizabeth II and the duke of edinburgh could of bowed back in return to the royals of tonga with respect. Very nice.
Only British subjects bow / curtsy to the Queen. The Tongans who did so here were probably doing it out of respect but they weren't expected to, they aren't British subjects. However, monarchs never bow to other monarchs because they're equal in rank.
tamaolemaa 2 months ago
folx if youd like a copy google nz video archives and request for it via email. wicked feast
6gunwalker 3 months ago
Beauuuuuutiful ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, greting from Romania (2011) Florian
parasutadiguma1 5 months ago
She went to Tonga to claim PRIMA NOCTE LOL
Letoa2421 6 months ago
Any clips from queen elizabeths second visit?
baleevet 6 months ago
Well, I think in royal tradition that the Monarchs never bow to anyone....including other monarchs. So, it was appropriate that they did not bow to the princes and their wives (I'm assuming that's who they were). If you noticed, the Queen of Tonga did not bow, she just shook hands. That's the way it works.
TrevorDaniels 6 months ago
Who was heir to the throne of tonga back then? And most certainley queen elizabeth II and the duke of edinburgh could of bowed back in return to the royals of tonga with respect. Very nice.
thr33wisemonks 9 months ago
@thr33wisemonks - Heir to the throne was Prince Tungi (who went onto become King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV 1965-2006)
tamaolemaa 2 months ago
I remember this event, not clearly and in many details,...I was only 5 at the time. My role was one of the fuefue girl at the taumafa pola....
Tufui100 9 months ago
@Tufui100 So how old would you be now? Late mid 60's to mid 70's? Nice memories
thr33wisemonks 2 months ago
wow thanks for sharing this historical event
0521George 11 months ago
Tonga was very beautiful alright. Looks very peaceful then. Please do post more of these video's of TONGA. BIG THANKS!!!
JewelsSF 1 year ago
man tonga was beautiful
ROLEAF 1 year ago
Wow did Queen Elizabeth fly into Tonga that morning and fly out that afternoon. Awesome hop over
t42dance 1 year ago
loved it, u got any more intresting clips from tonga back in the days ? =)
alipategi 1 year ago
Wow this is awesome thanks for the sharing this!
676ISLANDA 1 year ago
check out the 600 year old fine mats in this clip...if only tonga nowadays was like the old days ...
smat135 1 year ago
how you get it i mean its from long ago
helenaS237 1 year ago
wow! nice
Sokopeti 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing.
piradius2 2 years ago
wow i nevah thought i get to see this...thats very cool..
ralphy1226 2 years ago
Wow... very inspirational!!!!
77chy77 2 years ago
THIS IS NICE
Yayboy100 2 years ago
god save queen elizabeth!!
long live the queen!!
malvinawind26 2 years ago
MAN I WANT TO GO TO TONGA SO BADLY.
immacrazyone2 2 years ago
wen u get there u gonna have to work
davidlui96 2 years ago
@immacrazyone2 HOW CAN I GET A COPY !
haine1950 1 year ago