Hawaii trying to reestablish the monarchy? Who is this guy?

Question

I was looking up some stuff on Hawaii and I came across this site from this guy who claims to be the heir to the throne of Hawaii and demanding the return of all Hawaiian lands and the US rescind all claims to the Islands. It also states he has assumed the throne, made new treaties, is issuing passports, has created courts and government agencies, is recognized throughout the world as the true monarch of Hawaii and is recognized by the UN. He is demanding that all people who currently own "stolen" land in his kingdom return those lands to a trust he has set up. Those who do not return their lands to his trust, will be forcibly removed once he takes control of the islands. There is a lot more. I am just wondering, is this guy for real? Does anyone take him seriously? He says that he is negotiating with the US government to restore the monarchy. Is this true? Is there any real threat to Hawaii's stability? What is the view of this guy in Hawaii? Thanks.

Answer 1

Hawaii is a state of the United States.  As such, there is no throne or heirs to it in Hawaii. However, there is a sovereignty movement active in the islands -- just as there are in a few other states.

Answer 2

The United States of America stands for "unity", if one state decides to separate, than so will many other southern states who would also probably want to declare independence. As a world leader, I highly doubt the White House would allow the country to divide, even one small chip from this small island in Pacific Ocean would greatly impact the American economy, culture, politics etc.

Answer 3

hes a messed up guy...what a dumbass

Answer 4

There are several sovereignty movements in Hawaii, so he is only one of many.  If it's Henry Noa, he has no presumption to any leadership role in a "free" Hawaiian Nation.  The Kingdom of Hawaii was (possibly) illegally annexed in 1897, after being illegally overthrown in 1891.  There were certain provisions in the Statehood Act for Hawaii that allows many crown lands (land that belonged to the Kingdom) to continue to be privately held or held by the State for Hawaiian people.  

The so-called Akaka Bill would give the same kind of status to native Hawaiians that other indigenous peoples in the US enjoy--a straight line to the federal government.  It would mean changes in Hawaii,but not what many separatists want.  

There are descendents of the royal family (mostly of the name Kawananakoa), but they are not involved in much of this separatist movement.  One of the royalty, Princess Pauahi Bishop, gave her inheritance (mostly land) to the Kamehameha Schools and their holdings are worth about $12 billion today.  The Schools are for children with any part native Hawaiian blood.

Answer 5

I think that the dear boy has had too much pineapple juice.