Royal Family of Hawai'i

While HM Queen Liliuokalani was forced to abdicate the Hawaiian throne in 1893 by the United States, the people of Hawaii still have a great layalty to HM and the ex-royal family. More can be found at http://royalty.nu/America?Hawaii.html

[Athena]

Yes!! As a Hawaiian, I must say that there are alot of people here in Hawaii who fondly remember our beloved Queen Lilliokalani; moreover, we also remember our greatest monarch of them all -- King Kamehameha the Great!




Aloha and much love from Kauai,

Athena :flower:

[tricia]

Here's a photo of Queen Liliuokalani...from ANB.org

[Zorro]

When I went to Hawaii on my honeymoon three years ago, my husband and I visitied the Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on US soil. We went on a tour of the building- right in the middle of downtown Honolulu- and the tour guide told us the story of the Hawaiian royal family's last days as monarchs. Several rooms in the palace still lie empty or almost empty. The foundation who cares for the house and conducts tours is basically combing the world for the actual pieces that used to be in the house 150 years ago and were sold by the US government when they just walked in and took over the Islands. It's a very sad story, but it's really inspirational how the Hawaiians still cherish the memory of their last queen and how much they care for her home.

The Hawaiian royal family was very musical, too. Each member played several instruments, including Queen Liluokalani (sp?). The Queen was also a composer.

Karin

[filipastarck]

What was the name of HM Queen Liliuokalani husband?

[tiaraprin]

The Queen of Hawaii attended Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Unfortunately, many of the Royals were racial snobs and would not sit next to the lady!

[soCal girl]

That's terrible! I've been to Oahu about 15 times because I have relatives there. I must admit I have never been to the palace...maybe when i was like 3? But I do have an interest for them. I hope they manage to find the artifacts around the world because it would make the palace much more of a treasure! Can anybody give me random facts on the family...doesn't matter who was ruling or anything. Thanks!

[tiaraprin]

Here is link to read about the Hawaiian Royals:http://famous.adoption.com/famous/ha...-families.html

[Prince of Chota]

Originally Posted by tete

wow, i'm so intrigued! do u think there might be a return to this monarchy?

Unfortunately, because Hawai'i is firmly a part of the US, it is unconstitutional for any kind of monarchy or nobility to be restored. However, I have always thought that the state should consider a way to recognise the monarchy as a symbol of state unity and heritage.

Originally Posted by tiaraprin

The Queen of Hawaii attended Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Unfortunately, many of the Royals were racial snobs and would not sit next to the lady!

Fortunately, HM Victoria was as ever the model of royal perfection, having friends of many colours.

[iowabelle]

Originally Posted by filipastarck

What was the name of HM Queen Liliuokalani husband?

John Owen Dominis. I didn't know but I knew he wasn't a native Hawaiian. So I looked it up. According to her, it wasn't a very good marriage either.

[Princejohnny25]

who is the current heir and pretender. Are they involved in Hawaii. I watches a program on tv about the palace. They discussed how they searched around the world for artifacts. There was one story about some furniture washing up on shore and a guy kept it in his house for years having no idea what it was.

[weinyer]

The present Head of the Royal House is Prince Quentin (see below)
Source Royal Ark


flag and coat of arm source : royalark, ultimateflags.com

H.R.H. Prince Quentin Kuhio Kawananakoa, Head of the Royal House of Hawaii. b. at Monterey, California, 28th September 1961, third son of H.R.H. Prince Edward Abner Keli'iahonui Kawananakoa II, Head of the Royal House of Hawaii, by his second wife, H.R.H. Princess Carolyn Kawananakoa, née Willison, educ. Punahou Sch., Honolulu, Oahu; UCLA, California, and the William S. Richardson Sch. of Law, Univ. of Hawaii (LL.B. 1991). Attorney-at-Law in private practice with Case & Lynch, then with Case, Bigelow & Lombardi until 2000. MHR 26th District of the HawaiiState Legislature 1994-1998. Succeeded on the death of his father as Head of the Royal House of Hawaii, after the renunciation of his elder brothers, 29th July 1997. Regent of Hale o na Alii o Hawaii since 1997, Presdt. Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club, and Kulia Ka Ohana, Mbr. Hawaii Advisory Cttee., Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, Hawaiian Homes Cmsn., US Civil Rights Cmsn., Friends of 'Iolani Palace, Dvpt. Cncl. of Moanalua Gardens Foundation, Ahahui O Kapi'olani, Brd. of Hawaii Public Television Foundation (HPTF), etc. m. September 1995, H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth Kawananakoa, née Elizabeth Broun (b. in Barbados). He has issue, two sons:

• 1) H.R.H. Prince Kincaid Kawananakoa. b. at Honolulu, Oahu, June 1996.
• 2) H.R.H. Prince Riley Kawananakoa. b. at Honolulu, Oahu, December 1999.

[weinyer]

Queen Kapiolani of Hawaii (consort of King Kalakaua)
Photo by- profimedia freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com hulapreservation.org, picture history

[johnierain]

Originally Posted by Princejohnny25

who is the current heir and pretender. Are they involved in Hawaii. I watches a program on tv about the palace. They discussed how they searched around the world for artifacts. There was one story about some furniture washing up on shore and a guy kept it in his house for years having no idea what it was.

I am empress to look all these pictures, Hope that i be able sharing some opinion later, ofcourse the pictures are transparance, This is the first time that i heard about the Hawaiine Royal family, i suppose to keep all the images photograph of all the Empression Royalism. Straight away i am sticking pictures of Royal in my arts expression studio, and are developing now.
I wish there're people who's love!

[Prince of Chota]

Originally Posted by filipastarck

What was the name of HM Queen Liliuokalani husband?

Someone probably already answered this, but he was John Owen Dominis, Prince Consort of Hawai'i. After she was deposed, Queen Liliuokalani was simply known as "Mrs. Dominis".

The Hawaiian monarchy is actually a really sad story. It didn't last very long and had a depressing ending.

It is sad that the United States felt that it had right to a country so far away from the mainland. However, the state and people of Hawai'i do recognise the kingdom as an important part of the history and culture, which continues to this day. The coat of arms for the state (state seal) is only slightly altered, and the flag chosen by Kamehameha is still used.

[kimebear]

Originally Posted by Prince of Chota

It is sad that the United States felt that it had right to a country so far away from the mainland.

Yes, just like Britain with Gibraltar, Australia, India, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, etc etc etc.....

Sorry, but the wording of that statement is a bit too political IMO.

[Butterwicke]

Originally Posted by Prince of Chota

It is sad that the United States felt that it had right to a country so far away from the mainland.

It is indeed sad, but the coup that deposed Queen Liliuokalani was not initiated by the United States Government so much as the Sugar Tycoons who derived their riches from the islands of Hawaii. They were tired of answering to a foreign head of state, and their aggression against the monarchy began during the reign of King Kalakaua (Liliuokalani's brother, whom she succeeded).

Eventually they were able to sway over to their side an envoy from the US, who enlisted the aide of US Naval regiments stationed on the islands, in storming Iolani Palace, deposing the monarchy, and declaring a provisional government. With no military to speak of, the Hawaiians were powerless to stop them, and Queen Liliuokalani eventually ended up a prisoner in her own palace.

President Cleveland had no advance knowledge of what happened, nor did he support it. He sent representatives to assess the situation, who returned with scathing reports, condemning the unwarranted actions taken by those who misused America's name and power against a nation which had to that point been an ally of the US. He issued an order that the provisional government step down and that the Hawaiian monarchist government be allowed to return. When faced with the choice of sending Americans to fight other Americans (the renegade forces whom by now had barracaded themselves inside Iolani Palace, refusing to surrender), Cleveland unfortunately lost his nerve and backed down. Though Cleveland refused to do so during his presidency, the United States eventually annexed Hawaii and the kingdom became a territory.

[GlitteringTiaras]

On November 23, 1993, fourteen years ago, United States finally apologized for the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai`i, and recognized the inherent sovereignty, and right of self-determination of the Kanaka Maoli people.

On Feburary 22, 1998, Majesty Akahi Nui, supposed grandnephew of Queen Liliuokalani, was coronated as the King of the Hawaiian Nation at the I'olani Palace. He apparently holds the Kingdom of Hawaii Diplomatic passport, supposedly recognized internationally, and allegedly signed treatises with other nations.

I've heard about this guy and the only people who recognize them are those who are involved with Free Hawai'i not Nation of Hawai'i or OHA (latter I support.)

Of course we all know that those from the Kawananakoa line are the rightful heirs to the Hawaiian throne.

Here is a photo of Akahi.

[LadyGabrielle]

In response to all with questions on Hawaiian Royalty, there is more than a good chance that there will be some type of governing system in Hawaii for the Kanaka Maoli. The island of Kahoolawe is being prepared for the Hawaiian people and the governing entities. This island that used to be used for target practice will be the new home for those kanaka maoli who wish to follow the constitution of Hawaii written by Kamehameha III. There will not be a King and Queen though, only a governing head. I do not foresee Akahi Nui or the Kawananakoas in that position as there are way too many people that do not recognize them as rulers. Neither can prove absolute lineage that would be acceptable. The current Kawananakoas were adopted by that family and Akahi is as they say here " waha ", all mouth. Besides there are more than a few families here that could be considered legitimate rulers, not just 1. The royal line is quite extensive.

[tete]

wow, i'm so intrigued! do u think there might be a return to this monarchy?