King Tupou VI of Tonga has been welcomed with a guard of honour at a ceremony in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

While not quite a homecoming, Tongan royalty has returned to familiar territory on a visit to Australia's bush capital.

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King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u have been welcomed by Governor-General Sam Mostyn and the Federation Guard with a smoking ceremony at Government House in Canberra on Friday.

The royals are also due to visit Sydney as part of their week-long trip - the first official visit by a Tongan head of state to Australia in 46 years.

The king's welcome

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