In Tonga, what the king says goes — but this week, its government said 'no'

T Tonga s royal fam Nuku'alofa ost universally revered, yet this week's events have had many Tongans questioning th King Tupou VI c.

The king withdrew his support of the government through an explosive letter last week.

The government th Convention shed back, questioning the letter's validity.

Some commentators went This week suggesting the king was overthrowing the government.

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