While her father the late Prince Fatafehi Alaivahamama'o was stripped of his 'Princely' title for marrying a commoner, many in Tonga and particularly those from the Tatakamotonga, Fua'amotu, Navutoka regions have continued to refer to Salote as the region's princess due to her high rank and direct descent from the King.
Salote represents his Majesty King Tupou VI in an official capacity for both state and family functions.
In 2007 Salote, led massed schoolgirls in traditional songs and dances at a ceremony at a waterfront park in Nuku'alofa to open the Pacific Islands Forum meeting, involving leaders from 16 member countries.
[3] In 2017 she accompanied her older brother Prince Tungi in his presentation to the royal palace for the late Queen Mother's funeral.
[4] In July 2022 it was announced that she was engaged to Faka’osifono Valevale, son of Lord Nuku.