Pua Hau O Maleka (Fair Blossom of America) - Chant for Kamamalu
Auhea wale ana oe, aha hana E ka pua hau o Maleka     Ke ui ne ka manao, aha hana Pehea o Niakala     Kela wai kamahao, aha hana Wai halulu i ka moana     Nana i na'i na moku, aha hana Lohe aku nei Rusini     Aole i hopo Lakana, aha hana I ka nui a o Akia     Huea ke kaona nui, aha hana Laki ka moana Iniana     Ehuehu no o Enelani, aha hana Ke kowa ao Kekokia     Haina mai ka puana, aha hana O ka lani no he inoa     Kahea: He inoa no Kamamalu	Chiefess Kamamalu, London 1824	Where are you? Fair blossom of America     My thoughts turn to inquire How is Niagara Falls?     That wonderful waterfall That rumbles on to the sea     It flowed on the other lands And was heard of by Russia     London had no fear Of the size of Asia     The great city rose up to the Defense of the Indian Ocean     England was furious Over the Scottish straits     The end of my song Name song for the chiefess     Call: The name song for Kamamalu
Source: Kamamalu (1802-1824) was the daughter of Hoapili and Kalakua. The third and favorite wife of Kamehameha II, her half brother, she accompanied him to England, November 27, 1823 on the English whaling ship "L'Aigle" captained by Valentine Starbuck. The royal party included Governor Boki of Oahu and his wife Liliha, the king's trusted French secretary and interpreter, John Rives, and $25,000 in gold. They arrived May, 1824, were welcomed warmly and stayed at the elegant Osborne Hotel. The royal party entranced the English, visited the theatres and occupied the royal boxes, courtesty of King George IV. Plans were made for an audience with the English monarch and a state reception to honor the Hawaiians. Coached in protocol, Liholiho was anxious to impress the English aristocracy and wanted to outfit his delegation in fashionable apparel. When the clothes bill was presented, Liholiho found more than half of their money was missing. This misfortune was overshadowed by a greater tragedy, measles. Kamamalu, like all Hawaiians, had no immunity to disease and succumbed rapidly, even though King George sent his personal physician to minister to the Hawaiians. July 8, Kamamalu died. Overcome with grief and weakened by the disease, Liholiho followed his queen to death July, 14. King George arranged for the Hawaiian royalty to be returned home with all the honor worthy of their regal station. The "Blonde" a 46-gun naval frigate brought home the Hawaiians, minus the discharged John Rives, and the bodies of Liholiho and Kamamalu in their royal coffins.