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The 120th Anniversary of Princess Kaʻiulani's Birth

October 16, 2019 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of Princess Kaʻiulani whose tragic life is still remembered by the people of Hawaiʻi for the hope she gave to the kingdom and her determination to preserve the Hawaiian monarchy.

Princess Kaʻiulani was born Victoria Kawēkiu Kaʻiulani Lunalilo Kalaninuihilapalapa Clegborn to Princess Miriam Likelike and the well-known Scottish businessman Archibald Scott Cleghorn. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi at the site of The Pacific Club located at 1451 Queen Emma Street in downtown Honolulu.

At age thirteen, Princess Kaʻiulani was sent to England for private studies in preparation of her assumption of the throne. A brilliant student, the Princess excelled in courses such as Latin, Literature, Mathematics as well as studies in German and French. Noted as a beautiful young woman with commanding intelligence, grace, and charm, Princess Kaʻiulani received the following shocking telegram in January of 1893:

"Monarchy Abrogated - Queen Deposed - Break news to Princess"

Over the upcoming years, the Princess fought publicly for the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi and its people making public statements and appearances despite her failing health. Just six years after receiving the shocking telegram, the Princess was dead at the age of 23.

Below is a selected list of titles related to Princess Kaʻiulani and her life.

Mrantz, M. (1980). Hawaiiʻs tragic princess : Kaiulani, the girl who never got to rule. Honolulu, HI: Aloha Graphics and Sales. 

The dramatic story of Princess Kaʻiulani is told in this fascinating biography from her time as a bright, precocious child to her transformation into a wise young woman. This well-researched biography is sprinkled with archival pictures of the Princess and Hawaiʻi.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs. (1994). Onipaa : five days in the history of the Hawaiian nation. Honolulu, HI: Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Mutual Publishing. 

"Captures the memories of the centennial events marking the January 17, 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. Through pictures and words, ʻOnipaʻa conveys the emotions, grief, hope, and spiritual renewal experienced by those who participated." From Publisher

Thomas, N. (2010). Princess Kaʻiulani [videorecording]. Santa Monica, CA: Lionsgate. 

"Princess Kaʻiulani [is] the bright and beautiful heir to the Hawaiian throne... Following an idyllic childhood in Honolulu, the willful teenage princess is sent to Britain to receive an education fit for a future queen. There, she meets the handsome young Clive Davies... who quickly sweeps her off her feet. Meanwhile, destiny calls back home, where the Hawaiian monarchy is overthrown and the threat of U.S. annexation looms. Kaʻiulani must choose between love and her duty to her people." From DVD container

Webb, N. (1998). Kaiulani : crown princess of Hawaii. Honolulu, HI: Mutual Publishing.

Comprehensive biography of Princess Kaʻiulani covering the time from her birth till death with coverage of major events in her life including her education abroad, the annexation of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi to the United States, and her fight for the people of Hawaiʻi. Originally published in 1962, this biography has been reprinted numerous times of the years because of the public interest in her life and the depth of this book.