Plaque

King George Tupou V

Erection date: 25/11/2013

Inscription

King George Tupou V of Tonga, May 1948 - March 2012. Reformer, traveller, anglophile, lived and studied here, 1963 - 1970.
City of Westminster
De La Rue

We wonder if erecting this plaque was part of the deal for De La Rue getting Tonga's currency printing business.

Site: King George Tupou V (1 memorial)

W2, Cleveland Square, 25

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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King George Tupou V

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King George Tupou V

Former king of Tonga. His full name was Siaosi Tāufaʻāhau Manumataongo Tukuʻa...

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King George Tupou V

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De La Rue

Security printing, papermaking and cash handling systems company. Founded by ...

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Westminster City Council

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