This is a monument to Victoria Kaʻiulani Kalaninuiahilapalapa Kawekiu i Lunalilo Cleghorn, Crown Princess of Hawaii, who notably tried to preserve the Hawaiin monarchy and preserve Hawaiian independence. Her health declined in the effort and she ultimately died after coming down with pneumonia following being caught in a rain storm while out riding a horse. Educated in England, and weakened by her efforts, she was never able to regain a physical accommodation to her native land.
She was universally regarded as presenting a lovely appearnace, and this poor photograph does not do her justice.
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