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King Kamehameha I
United all of the Hawaiian Islands and formed the Kingdom of Hawai'i. -
Queen Ka'ahumanu
Favorite wife of Kamehameha I who wielded considerable political power even after his death. Convinced Kamehameha II to overturn the kapu system. -
King Kamehameha II
Second king of Hawaii who overturned the kapu system. He also visited London with his wife. -
Queen Kamamalu
The half-sister and favorite wife of Kamehameha II. She visited London with her husband. -
King Kamehameha III
Longest ruling Hawaiian king. Three different types of government characterized his reign: a regency, an autocracy, and a constitutional monarchy. Instituted The Great Mahele. -
Queen Kalama
Wife of Kamehameha III who was loved by her people. -
Princess Ruth
Hawaiian princess who refused to convert to Christianity and learned but would not speak English. -
King Kamehameha V
King of Hawaii who adopted a less liberal constitution and worried about the possibility of annexation. Died unmarried without naming a successor. -
King Kamehameha IV
King of Hawaii who founded The Queen's Hospital and established the Angelican Church in Hawaii. Considered to be very pro-British. -
Queen Kapi'olani
Wife of Kalakaua who served as the representative of Hawaii in London. Founded the Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children. Concerned about the preservation of the Hawaiian race. -
Queen Emma
The wife of Kamehameha IV. Founded The Queen's Hospital and established the Angelican Church in Hawaii. Considered to be very pro-British. Tried to sieze the throne after the death of her husband, but was defeated by Kalakaua. -
King Kalakaua
Elected king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Accepted a constitution which greatly limited his powers. -
Queen Lili'uokalani
Last queen of the Kingdom of Hawaii. -
Princess Likelike
Sister of the last two rulers of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the last heir to the throne. Married a Scotsman.
