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2010年8月15日

Tonga's King George Tupou V to end feudal rule and embrace democracy

A student greet Tonga's King George Tupou V during celebrations to mark his coronation

King George Tupou V will relinquish his role in day-to-day government affairs
Photo: REUTERS
King George Tupou V, an eccentric bachelor known for his love of wearing pith helmets and ornate military uniforms, will voluntarily renounce most of his powers in order to meet nagging demands for greater democracy, his spokesman said.

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