The Queen's Jubilee
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The Queen's Jubilee is a famous song composed by Princess Lili'uokalani of Hawai'i to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria of England, which Princess Lili'uokalani attended with a royal contingent from Hawai'i.
Mahalo piha, Mô`î `o `Enelani | All hail to you, Great Queen of England |
Ku`i kou kaulana nâ `âina pau | Fair Queen who rules over land and sea |
Na kai âkau nâ one hema | From northern seas to southern shores |
`Ikea kou `ihi mana nui | Your way is known both far and near |
<Eia mâkou i kou kapa kai | We come to your shores, gracious lady |
`I kou lâ nui Iubilî | On this great day of your Jubilee |
I hi`i mai i kou mâkou aloha | To bring kind greetings from afar |
Maluna ou ka malu o ka Lani | May heaven bless you, long may you reigntd |
Hau`oli`oli `Emepela o `Inia | All hail, all hail, Empress of India |
I kêia makahiki Iubili | In this your year of Jubilee |
`Âkoakoa nâ ali`i `aimoku | Now kings, queens and princes great |
A puni ke ao holo`oko`a | Have all assembled here today |
E hi`ilani e mililani | To pay due homage and reverent love |
Ua hui pû`ia me Hawai`i | Hawaii joins with loyal fervor |
E uhi mai ka lani i kona nani | May Heaven smile on you |
E ola ka mô`î ke Akua | God bless the Queen, long may she live |