Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho has passed away aged 90. Her Majesty passed away at a hospital in Auckland New Zealand.

According to Matangi Tonga that her granddaughter Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Mata'aho was by her side during her passing.

Born on May 29th 1926, the Queen Mother was married to King Siaosi Taufa'ahau Tupoulahi, the eldest son of Queen Salote Tupou III; and was mother of two kings - George Tupou V and Tupou VI.

She is survived by son King Tupou VI and daughter the Princess Royal Princess Sālote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita, 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.