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A Living Legacy Rooted in Royal Lineage

Her Royal Highness Princess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa was a princess not only by birth, but by conduct a woman of aliʻi dignity who lived with dignity, purpose, and strength. Though descended from royal lines of the Kalākaua Dynasty and regarded as one of Hawaiʻi’s most high-ranking aliʻi of her time, she offered support without spectacle, gave generously without seeking recognition, and protected what was sacred.

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To the world, she was a princess and cultural protector. To Hawaiʻi, she was a living link to the monarchy and a steadfast guardian of Native Hawaiian identity. To those who knew her personally, she was “Kekau” — passionate, demanding, feisty, thoughtful, loyal, and committed to her people, her ʻāina, and her kuleana.

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Note: For brevity Princess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa will be referred to as Abigail.

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This website serves as a living, evolving archive of Abigail’s life, work, and the legacy she leaves behind. As new information and materials are discovered and preserved, this record will continue to grow. Through seven sections, we invite you to explore her story:
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Princess Abigail

A formal introduction to her royal status, her public roles, and the reverence with which she was regarded.

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Kekau​

The woman remembered by loved ones for her candor, humor, compassion, and courage.

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Royal Lineage

Ancestral ties to the aliʻi lines and her place within Hawaiʻi’s noble genealogies and the sovereign legacy of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

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Legacy and Leadership

Dedication to civic advocacy, cultural preservation, philanthropy, and the support of Hawaiians.

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Ceremonies

and Honors

Sacred rites, traditional observances, and national tributes that affirmed her stature and commemorated her life.

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Passing

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Royal protocols and spiritual traditions surrounding her transition, including the ceremonies held at Mauna ʻAla, ʻIolani Palace, and the burials of her family.

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Library​ (coming soon)

Archival materials, historical essays, short films, oral histories, and educational resources that further illuminate her journey and the broader history she carried forward.

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He Aliʻi Ke Aliʻi
The Legacy of Abigail Kawānanakoa

Abigail lived with the regal grace of an aliʻi rarely demanding attention, yet commanding deep respect. We hope you come to know her not only as a royal figure, but as a devoted steward of Hawaiʻi’s past, and a fellow human being. We welcome you to explore her story with reverence, curiosity, and aloha.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, at her Nu‘uanu home with her wife Veronica Gail Kawānanakoa at her side. Known fondly as “Kekau” by her closest friends and family, Princess Abigail was 96 years old.

 

Princess Abigail was a distinguished member of the Royal Family of Hawai‘i, The Royal House of Kawānanakoa which held the closest ties to Hawai‘i’s last two reigning monarchs, Their Majesties King Kalākaua and Queen Liliu‘okulani. She accepted her birthright and obligation as a daughter and granddaughter of The Royal House of Kawānanakoa to preserve the dignity and legacy that is The Royal Family of Hawai‘i.  

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