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Royal Monogram of Liliʻuokalani

The royal cipher of Queen Liliʻuokalani, used on state stationery and objects during her reign as monarch of Hawaiʻi.

This was Liliʻuokalani's own royal cipher, used on state stationery and objects to mark her authority as queen.

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Gold cursive monogram of interlaced letters beneath a red and gold royal crown with jeweled band, a cross atop the orb, and gold pearl decorations, on a white background.
Royal Monogram of Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii.

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What it is

This is the royal monogram, or cipher, of Liliʻuokalani: a gold cursive design of interlaced letters set beneath a red and gold crown with a jeweled band, a cross on top, and gold pearl decorations.

Why it matters

Royal monograms like this were used to mark official state stationery and objects, showing the authority of the monarch. As a personal emblem of Liliʻuokalani during her reign, it is a direct trace of the Hawaiian monarchy and the formal symbols of power she used as queen.

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  • Why might a monarch need a special symbol like this, separate from a signature?
  • What do the crown, cross, and pearls in the design suggest about how royal power was represented?
  • Where do you think this monogram might have appeared, and why would that matter?

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