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id: kingdom-of-hawaii
title: Kingdom of Hawai'i
id: royal-order-of-the-star-of-oceania
title: Royal Order of the Star of Oceania
author: James Howard
date: 2024-03-17
layout: page
permalink: /honors/kingdom-of-hawaii
permalink: /honors/royal-order-of-the-star-of-oceania
featured_image: /assets/img/kingdom-of-hawaii.webp
redirect_from:
- /hawaii/
- /honors/hawaii
- /honors/kingdom-of-hawaii
- /kcrso
- /honors/kcrso
credits: >-
The coat of arms of the Kingdom of Hawai'i is [copyright by
Sodacan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Royal_Coat_of_Arms_of_Hawaii.svg).
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ongoing efforts to celebrate and perpetuate the significance of
Hawai'i's royal heritage in both local and international contexts.

## Awards

<div class="ribbonrack">
<div class="ribbonbar">
<a href="#KCRSO" class="ribbon ribbon-center">
<img src="/assets/img/ribbons/KCRSO.svg"
alt="Knight of the Royal Order of the Star of Oceania ribbon" /></a>
</div>
</div>

### <a id='KCRSO' />The Royal Order of the Star of Oceania
## <a id='KCRSO' />The Royal Order of the Star of Oceania

The [Royal Order of the Star of
Oceania](https://uchterhous.org/knights-2/elementor-1149/hawaii/),
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to create a [confederation of Polynesian nations and Pacific
islands](https://worldhistoryconnected.press.uillinois.edu/8.3/forum_cook.html),
aiming to strengthen regional ties and promote mutual interests
against colonial expansion. The Order symbolized the Kings
against colonial expansion. The Order symbolized the King's
forward-thinking approach to international diplomacy and his
commitment to advocating for the sovereignty and collaboration of
island nations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
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The Royal Order of the Star of Oceania, originally established during the
Hawaiian Kingdom's monarchy, was abolished following the overthrow of Queen
Liliʻuokalani in 1893. This pivotal event not only marked the decline of the
Lili'uokalani in 1893. This pivotal event not only marked the decline of the
Hawaiian monarchy but also set in motion a series of political changes that
culminated in the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands by the United States
in 1898. The overthrow was a critical turning point in Hawaiian history, leading
to the suppression of the islands’ sovereign institutions and cultural
expressions for over a century.

After decades of dormancy, the Royal Order was revived in 2020 by H.R.H.
Princess Owana Kaʻōhelelani, the senior heir to the House of Keoua Nui. This
Princess Owana Ka'ōhelelani, the senior heir to the House of Keoua Nui. This
revival represents more than just a reinstatement of a historical order; it is a
powerful statement of cultural resilience and a broader effort to reclaim and
honor the Hawaiian peoples rich heritage and historical sovereignty. The
honor the Hawaiian people's rich heritage and historical sovereignty. The
reinstatement of the Order serves as a symbolic act of resistance against the
erasure of Native Hawaiian identity and reaffirms the enduring significance of
the Hawaiian monarchy's legacy in contemporary times.
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