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 Hawaiian Royal Family Coat of Arms - Honolulu, HI Posted by:  dkestrel
N 21° 18.399 W 157° 51.540
4Q E 618344 N 2356514
Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is adorned with any versions of the coat of arms of the Hawaiian royal family.
Waymark Code: WMK0M1
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2014
Views: 9
Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue that tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani, walked its celebrated halls.
Today, you can enjoy one of the most spectacular living restorations in all of Polynesia and immerse yourself in Hawaii’s royal heritage.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family
Full name of the bearer: Queen Liliuokalani last monarch of the kingdom
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Iolani Palace - Honolulu, HI
Material / Design: Painting (enamel) on metal
Blazon (heraldic description):
The Royal Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Hawaii adopted in 1845 during the reigns of King Kamehameha III. In 1842 Timothy Haalilio, Private Secretary to the King, and Royal Advisor the Rev. William Richards commissioned the College of Arms in London to prepare a design. The quartered shield has in its 1st and 4th quarters, the red, white and blue stripes representing the eight inhabited Hawaiian islands. The 2nd and 3rd quarters have two emblems of taboo (pulo'ulo'u) on yellow. The inescutcheon has crossed spears and the triangular flag on green. The shield in surmounted by the Crown of Hawaii. The dexter supporter represents Kamanawa holding a spear, the sinister Kameʻeiamoku holding a feather standard (kahili), twin brothers who were both high chiefs and the Counselors of State to King Kamehameha I. The motto reads: "Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono" or "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness".
Address:
364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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