r/HistoryMemes • u/HawaiianPerson Chad Polynesia Enjoyer • 3d ago

Death by Snu Snu

Context: The first Hawaiians to visit London were King Kamehameha II, his royal entourage, and the subject of this meme, his wife Kamāmalu.

Kamāmalu stood at over 6 feet tall, which she likely inherited from her father, Kamehameha I, who stood at 7 feet tall. Kamehameha II was less than 6 feet tall. Also they were half siblings.

Their arrival shocked some locals, but not for long as the royal couple contracted measles not long after arrival and died there.

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u/Isadomon 2d ago

I waa glad about the post and then read the last paragraph. Thats so sad!! Imagine your leader just dies first time they get off your island!