The return to Tonga’s monarchy and nobles reflects the shift to authoritarian forms of rule by governments around the world.

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga -- Royal Tongan Airlines said it has been able to find seats on other airlines for the majority of the passengers affected by the shutdown of its international operations. Some 1,800 ...

The royals arrived on Thursday local time and were welcomed by a traditional Tongan greeting Joelle Goldstein is a Senior News Editor on the TV team for PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand ...

The royal couple are only in Tonga for a little over a day, but Meghan Markle is already on her third look. This morning, the Duchess followed those two looks with a striped, tie-waisted dress from ...

“Both men and women are of a common size with Europeans . . . The women . . . were the merriest creatures . . . and kept chattering without the least invitation . . . From the waist upwards they are ...

The British Royal family isn’t known for scrimping on its wardrobe budget, but Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has left some wondering whether she hopes to return her latest outfit for a refund. As the ...

Pregnant Meghan Markle has been on a marathon tour of the South Pacific along with husband Prince Harry. The 37-year-old is now taking heat for a “too short” curtsy when meeting with Tongan King Tupou ...

WELLINGTON, New ZealandWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Hundreds of mourners packed a church service on Thursday and children stood vigil on downtown streets as Tonga took a national holiday to bid farewell ...

Two royal family members from the South Pacific island nation of Tonga were killed when a teenager racing her car crashed into their sport utility vehicle, authorities said Thursday. The San Mateo ...

LĀ’IE, Hawaii – Following a 16-month restoration, the new Tonga Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center opened Saturday, June 11, in a ceremony steeped in culture and celebration, highlighted by th ...