King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga has arrived in the country to attend the funeral of the late former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, later this week.
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces formed a 100-man Guard of Honour to receive King Tupou VI.
He is expected to represent the Kingdom of Tonga's i-reguregu tomorrow.
On Thursday, Ratu Epeli’s cortege will depart Oceania Hospital at 6am and will be escorted by ceremonial guards of the RFMF to State House.
Members of the public are encouraged to stand along the route and pay their respects. The cortege of the late former President will pass through Waimanu Road, Mark Street, Usher Street, Scott Street, Victoria Parade, and Queen Elizabeth Drive.
At State House, the late President will lie in state, with members of the public invited to pay their final respects from 8.30am to 8pm.
Attendance will be in controlled groups under managed entry and exit arrangements, and members of the public are required to register with the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs.
On Friday, the State Funeral service will be held at Albert Park at 8.30am, followed by the final procession through Suva to Bau Island, where he will be laid to rest at the sacred burial ground, the Sau Tabu.
