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Home Travel Hawaii Iolani Palace Tours Let Travelers Walk in the Footsteps of Hawaiian Royalty

I love stories about kings and queens, and Iolani Palace (in downtown Honolulu), the official residence of Hawaii’s last reigning monarchs — King Kalakaua and his sister/successor Queen Liliuokalani — was the setting for many an intriguing tale. The king was actively involved with the construction of the imposing structure, which was completed in 1882. It boasted telephones, electric lights and indoor plumbing — all major innovations at the time.

Touring the Palace With a Chamberlain

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