The historic over 12,000 square metre property has been occupied by Tonga's Royal Family and the Lord Chamberlain's Office since the British High Commission closed its Tonga diplomatic mission in 2006.
There has been no official reaction from the Office of the Lord Chamberlain but Matangi Tonga reported that the British leases in the area had expired.
According to an official letter from the Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources, dated 26 September 2016, "the land has reverted and is now under the authority of His Majesty the King".
