15. The Fate of the Royal Family
The coup’s aftermath was especially harsh for Queen Liliʻuokalani and the Hawaiian royal family. The queen was placed under house arrest in ʻIolani Palace for nearly eight months, accused of supporting a counter-revolt. Other royals lost their privileges, titles, and influence, forced to watch as their homeland was transformed. Liliʻuokalani dedicated her remaining years to advocacy and cultural preservation, yet the monarchy she cherished was gone forever. Learn more about Queen Liliʻuokalani’s life.
