Events tagged with "queen lavinia"

Historical Events tagged with "queen lavinia"

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Politics & Government

UK Establishes Protectorate Over Tonga

May 18th, 1900 124 years ago

In May 1900, the United Kingdom officially established a protectorate over Tonga after negotiations with the Tongan royal family. The agreement aimed to provide protection against foreign intervention and solidify British influence in the South Pacific. This decision came as a response to Tongan concerns regarding a potential takeover by other colonial powers, particularly Germany and the United States. Queen Lavinia Tufu and her advisors welcomed the British presence, hoping it would stabilize the region and protect their sovereignty.