Queen Liliuokalani

Queen Liliʻuokalani – A Spirit of Spirit of Courage, Resilience and Aloha

She was more than Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarch — she was the voice of her people, the keeper of their dignity, and the heart that refused to surrender its love for the land.

Her words and music carried the ache of loss, the strength of faith, and the unshakable belief that justice would rise again like the sun over her islands.

Liliʻuokalani lived inside a Spirit Bubble of courage, grace, and aloha — holding fast to her people’s spirit even as the crown was taken from her head.

From the composing of Aloha ʻOe in exile to her tireless petitions for Hawaiian rights, she showed us:
Power can be taken — but honor lives forever.

She reminds us:

Stand in your truth, even if you stand alone.

Lead with compassion, even in defeat.

And let your song carry your people’s heart into the future.

Queen Liliʻuokalani’s Spirit Bubble connects her with:
King Kamehameha I (unification & vision)
Abraham Lincoln (justice & perseverance)
Mother Teresa (service & faith)
Whitney Houston (voice as legacy)
Joan of Arc (courage in adversity)

Her Spirit whispers:
“They may silence your throne — but never your song.”

Queen Liliʻuokalani's

Rises as the Spirit of Honor, Resilience, and Aloha — a steadfast guardian of her people whose voice and heart carried the soul of Hawaiʻi to the world.

Queen Liliʻuokalani’s Spirit

Princess Kaʻiulani – Grace & courage
Her poised advocacy for Hawaiʻi’s sovereignty and her love for her people mirrored the Queen’s own unshakable dignity.

King Kamehameha I – Unity & strength
The great unifier of the islands, his vision of a united Hawaiʻi lived on in the Queen’s steadfast defense of its sovereignty.

Moana – Spirit of the voyager
Symbolic of Hawaiian courage and connection to the ocean, her story reflects the Queen’s own journey through storm and calm.

Jesus Christ – Faith & forgiveness
The Queen’s Christian faith sustained her through the loss of her throne, guiding her to choose compassion over vengeance.

Amy Beach – Art & resilience
As a composer who broke barriers for women in music, she shares the Queen’s gift for turning sorrow into timeless song.

Mahatma Gandhi – Peace & perseverance
His philosophy of nonviolent resistance mirrors the Queen’s decision to fight injustice through words, petitions, and prayer.

Harriet Tubman – Freedom & advocacy
Both risked everything for their people’s liberty, guided by an unbreakable moral compass.

Aloha ‘Āina – Love of the land
Not a person, but a living spirit in the Queen’s circle — the deep connection to Hawaiʻi’s lands and waters that she swore to protect.

Her Spirit whispers:
"Hold fast to your truth. Protect what is sacred. And let your love be stronger than your fear."

Queen Liliʻuokalani

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Aloha'Oe

Queen Lili'uokalani

Queen Lili'uokalani composed Aloha'Oe while under house arrest at the Iolani Palace. The song displays the beautiful, traditional culture of Hawaii while weaving in hints of Western influences.

The Queen’s Prayer

Hawaiian Royalist Song

The Queen’s Prayer (originally titled Ke Aloha O Ka Haku, which translates as The Lord’s Mercy) is a song written by the last Queen of Hawaii, Queen Lili’uokalani, in 1895 as she sat imprisoned in ‘Iolani Palace by the US-backed republican government which overthrew her in a coup d’etat two years prior, in 1893. The song has since become a popular ode to the Queen, and a symbol of the tragic end of the Hawaiian monarchy.

All things in this world are two: in heaven there is but One.

—Queen Lili'uokalani

Queen Liliʻuokalani’s life and spirit remain a guiding star for Hawaiʻi and the world.

Her reign carried the soul of aloha — a blend of compassion, courage, and unshakable love for her people. She stood in the face of injustice with grace, her heart anchored in faith, and her hands still offering music, poetry, and peace. From the throne room of ʻIolani Palace to the quiet places where she prayed, her voice spoke for her people, and her song still carries across generations.

Her connection to Hawaiʻi was deeper than her crown — she showed that a leader’s highest duty is to protect the heart of the land and the dignity of its people. Even when stripped of political power, she ruled with moral authority, proving that aloha cannot be overthrown. Beyond politics, her hymns, writings, and acts of kindness became the legacy that continues to inspire justice, unity, and healing.

Notable Highlights:

Last Monarch of Hawaiʻi – Reigned from 1891 to 1893, the final sovereign to sit upon the Hawaiian throne.

Protector of Sovereignty – Stood against the illegal overthrow of her government with dignity, advocating for the rights and independence of her nation.

Composer & Poet – Author of over 160 songs, including the world-renowned Aloha ʻOe, which carries her love for her homeland.

Faith & Forgiveness – A devout Christian, she led with compassion, forgiveness, and unwavering moral courage.

Champion for Her People – Worked tirelessly, even after her imprisonment, to improve the lives of Native Hawaiians through education, land rights, and cultural preservation.

Symbol of Aloha & Resilience – Her life reminds us that true power is not in the throne, but in the heart.

Legacy – More than a Queen, Liliʻuokalani is a Spirit Bubble of sovereignty, peace, and love — showing the world that leadership rooted in aloha will endure beyond crowns and kingdoms.

Prayer for Queen Liliʻuokalani – The Crown of Aloha

Dear God of Aloha, Justice, and Peace,

We come in the name of Lydia Liliʻu Loloku Walania Kamakaʻeha — The Queen who carried her people in her heart.

You gave her the courage to face injustice with grace,
To answer betrayal with song,
And to hold fast to the spirit of aloha.

Liliʻuokalani, walk with us now.
Teach us to stand without hatred,
To protect without fear,
And to love without end.

May we live as you did —
Rooted in truth,
Guided by faith,
And crowned with compassion.

Amen, Queen of Aloha.