U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii leaders hosted numerous Hawaii organizations at Soldiers Chapel, here, Aug. 31, to commemorate the birthday of Queen Lili'uokalani (born as Lydia Kamakaeha) on Sept. 2, 1838.

Liliuokalani was born in 1838 as Lydia Kamakaeha. Her family was a high-status Hawaiian clan, and her mother was an advisor to Kamehameha III, who ruled from 1825 to 1862.

His marriage to Lydia Kamakaeha Paki in 1862 brought him many honors and important posts in the Hawaiian kingdom. For instance, when Lili‘uokalani was crowned queen on Jan. 29, 1891, Dominis ...

Born Lydia Kamakaeha in 1838, she became crown princess in 1877 following the death of her youngest brother, putting her next in line for the throne held by her elder brother, King Kala­kaua.