Na Ali`i – The Royal Chiefs

Hawai`i is the only state in the USA to have been an independent monarchy. Whatever one's political feelings, the monarchy was a time of explosive artistic growth, achievement, and chance, as well as high romance.

Kauikeaouli, Kamehameha III, was a son of Pai`ea Kamehameha and Keopuolani, his highest ranking wife. K. III reigned from 1825 to 1854, longer than any other Hawaiian monarch. His famous proclomation, "Ua mau ka ea o ka `aina i ka pono," was adopted as the Kingdom's, Republic's, Territory's, and State's motto.