Māori Queen Crowned as Her Father Is Buried
A Solemn and Historic Occasion
In a poignant and historic moment, Kiingi Tūheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII, the Māori Queen, was crowned at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia, Waikato, New Zealand, on August 21, 2022.
The coronation ceremony took place just hours after the burial of her father, Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu, the late Māori King, who passed away on August 15, 2022.
A Royal Legacy
Queen Kiingi Tūheitia is the seventh Māori Queen and the first woman to hold the title since 1858.
The Māori King movement was founded in 1858 by her great-great-grandfather, Pōtatau Te Wherowhero, as a way to unite Māori tribes and assert their sovereignty.
The Māori King and Queen are symbols of Māori identity and culture, and they play an important role in representing Māori interests to the New Zealand government and the international community.
A Moment of Significance
The coronation of Queen Kiingi Tūheitia is a significant event for Māori people and for New Zealand as a whole.
It marks the beginning of a new era for the Māori King movement and a time of hope and renewal for Māori people.
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