Ali‘i Nui Mō‘ī Keli‘i

"I am honored, and consider it my sacred duty, to be Ali‘i Nui Mō‘ī of The Kingdom of Hawai‘i."

—HIS MAJESTY, EDMUND KELI‘I PAKI-SILVA JR.

Ali‘i Nui Mō‘ī Keli‘i

2002-Ruling

RESTORATION

King Edmund Keliʻi Paki-Silva Jr. wearing a black suit and red tie, standing outdoors in front of tropical plants, looking forward with a dignified expression.

Article 3 of The Constitution of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi stipulates the order of royal succession to the Hawaiian Throne.


Pursuant to Article 22 of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi Constitution of 1893, the Crown is permanently confirmed to His Majesty – Ali’i Nui Mo’i Edmund Keli’i Silva, Jr., Who’s full Hawaiian Royal name: Nalikolauokalani-Ke’alohilanikikaupe’aokalani-kapahupinea-kaleikoa-keopuhiwa-Paki, was hidden from those who tried to destroy the royal lines. His bloodline is indisputably connected to Kamehameha Nui ‘Ai Lu’au. His royal lineage dates back to 387 A.D.


His Genealogical record exhibits an impeccable chain of custody. It is the original record of the Royal Courts and last chanted in the Royal Court in 1836. In the event of His Majesties death the kingdom shall be properly transferred to the heirs of his body, lawfully begotten, and to their lawful descendants in a direct line except as otherwise herein provided. Succession shall be determined by primogeniture, with the Crown passing in due time to the senior male child of the Sovereign and, subsequently, to the lawful heirs of that child's body.


Failing a suitable male child, the succession shall pass in due time to the senior female child of the Sovereign and, subsequently, to the lawful heirs of that child's body. In the event that there is no heir as above described, then the successor shall be that person whom the Sovereign does so appoint, with the consent of the Nobles, and publicly proclaim as such during the Sovereign's life. Should there be no such appointment and proclamation and the Throne become vacant with no suitable heir, then the Cabinet Council, immediately upon the occurrence of such vacancy, shall convene a meeting of the Legislative Assembly for the purpose of electing a successor.


The Legislative Assembly shall then forthwith elect a successor to the Throne. Such successor shall be selected from among the noble families of the Kingdom and shall be in all other manners suitable to assume the Crown. The successor so selected shall become the new bloodlines for the Royal Family and succession from the Sovereign so selected shall conform in all respects to the provisions of this Article 3.

At present, the line of royal succession is as follows:


  1. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Keli'i Silva III
  2. Her Royal Highness Princess Silva



History of the Hawaiian Line of Royal Succession

Portrait of King Kamehameha I, wearing a red and black garment with a stern, commanding expression.

King Kamehameha I

1810-1819 UNIFICATION

Portrait of King Kamehameha II, wearing a red military-style coat with gold embroidery and white fur trim.

King Kamehameha II

1819-1824

Historical portrait of King Kamehameha III in a decorated red military-style uniform with gold embroidery.

King Kamehameha III 

1825-1854

Photograph of King Kamehameha IV in a military uniform with gold trim standing beside Queen Emma in formal Victorian attire.

King Kamehameha IV 

1855-1863

Portrait of King Kamehameha V wearing a black royal uniform with gold trim and a red sash across his chest.

King Kamehameha V 

1863-1872

Black-and-white portrait of King David Kalākaua of Hawaiʻi, wearing a military uniform adorned with medals, sashes, and royal decorations.

King Kalākaua

1874-1891

Portrait of Queen Liliʻuokalani of Hawaiʻi wearing a black gown with royal sashes and decorations, symbolizing her role as the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Queen Liliʻuokalani 

1891-1893

Black-and-white portrait of Princess Kaʻiulani of Hawaiʻi, looking downward while holding flowers, symbolizing her grace and royal heritage.

Princess Ka‘iulani

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