Princess Kaiulani
by James Temple
Title
Princess Kaiulani
Artist
James Temple
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Princess Kaiulani was born on October 16, 1875 during the reign of Hawaiian King Kalakaua. When she was 13, the princess met poet Robert Louis Stevenson, who had moved into the residence next door. The two became fast friends. When King Kalakaua died, Kaiulani was named heir apparent by his sister Liliuokalani, who became Hawaii's Queen. Alas, Queen Liliuokalani was eventually forced to abdicate her throne, and the monarchy was no more. Instead, Hawaii was about to be named a republic by U.S. President William McKinley. At 23, Kaiulani contracted a rare illness that took her life, March 6, 1899. In his writings, Robert Louis Stevenson endearingly recalled that Princess Victoria Kaiulani was "...more beautiful than the fairest flower." Tall, slim and beautiful, Princess Kaiulani captured the hearts of all who met her.
This is a restored photograph of Princess Kaiulani, put together with a Hawaiian pink torch ginger flower.
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December 15th, 2012
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Comments (18)
Heidi Fickinger
Revisitng this poignant piece James. Of all the monarchy, I would have loved to have met her and Liliuokalani. Aloha
HH Photography of Florida
A lovely tribute to a beautiful Hawaiian princess. Interesting info/history. You have a wonderful portfolio ... will look forward to browsing your work. L/tw/pin
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on your Feature, in the "Tropical Greeting Cards", & "Hawaii Greeting Cards", groups! :)
Maria Faria Rodrigues
The Princess Kaiulani is beautiful, this image should be a Feature, in the "Tropical Greeting Cards".
James Temple replied:
Thank you Maria, I added it to "Tropical Greeting Cards" as you suggested. James
Heidi Fickinger
So very lovely James! Such a perfect way to portray the Princess with her delicate beauty. Perfect and poignant description of her brief life. Aloha.
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