Royalty & Nobility · 21st Century
Queen Liliuokalani’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Queen Liliuokalani, Unknown
Who Was Queen Liliuokalani?
Liliʻuokalani was the only queen regnant and the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, ruling from January 29, 1891, until the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom on January 17, 1893, in a coup that was led by the Committee of Safety, composed of seven foreign residents and six Hawaiian Kingdom subjects of American descent in Honolulu.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Queen Liliuokalani's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
No credible historical record documents these specific last words. Queen Liliuokalani died November 11, 1917, but her final utterances were not recorded by witnesses or contemporary sources.
Sources
- archive Hawaii State Archives - Liliuokalani Collection
- biography Liliuokalani: Hawaii's Last Queen by Helena G. Allen
Legacy
Queen Liliuokalani's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Queen Liliuokalani’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Queen Liliuokalani die?
Queen Liliuokalani died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Queen Liliuokalani’s last words documented?
No credible historical record documents these specific last words. Queen Liliuokalani died November 11, 1917, but her final utterances were not recorded by witnesses or contemporary sources.
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