In the Summer Palace to the Queen Emma of Hawaii, people claim to still hear her playing the piano, lingering as a spirit. Can it be that the late Hawaiian royalty is still lingering? 

Hidden away in the lush Nuʻuanu Valley of Honolulu on Oʻahu, the Queen Emma Summer Palace, also known as Hānaiakamalama, is a serene and picturesque retreat that once served as a royal refuge for Queen Emma of Hawaii. The Queen Emma Summer Palace, built in 1847 provided a cool, tranquil escape from the oppressive heat of Honolulu, offering the Queen a place to grieve the loss of her husband, King Kamehameha IV, and their young son, Prince Albert. 

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Today, while The Queen Emma Summer Palace stands as a preserved museum of the now lost Hawaiian royalty, it is said to hold more than just memories of the past—it harbors the lingering presence of the Queen herself and is said to be haunted by her.

In the Summer Palace to the late Queen Emma of Hawaii, people claim to still hear her playing the piano, lingering as a spirit. 
Queen Emma Summer Palace: Also called Hanaiakamalama in Honolulu, Hawaii is believed to be haunted by Hawaiian royalty.// Source: Wiki

A Glimpse into Hawaiian Royal History

But who was this alleged ghost when she was alive? The Queen Emma Summer Palace, adorned with original furnishings, including the Queen’s piano, exudes an air of regal elegance and timelessness as well as a hint of a haunted aura.

In the Summer Palace to the late Queen Emma of Hawaii, people claim to still hear her playing the piano, lingering as a spirit.  The St. Andrew’s Cathedral as well as the boarding school hall right next to it is said to be haunted by the royal specter of Queen Emma of Hawaii. 
Queen Emma: Emma Kalanikaumakaʻamano Kaleleonālani Naʻea Rooke (January 2, 1836 – April 25, 1885) was queen of Hawaii as the wife of King Kamehameha IV from 1856 to his death in 1863. She was later a candidate for the throne but King Kalākaua was elected instead.

The most frequently reported sighting at the Queen Emma Summer Palace is that of the Queen herself. Dressed in traditional royal attire, her apparition is often seen gracefully moving through the gardens, her figure blending with the shadows cast by towering trees. Some visitors have described feeling a sudden drop in temperature when entering certain rooms, particularly those that were once used by the Queen. 

Read More: This is not the only place Queen Emma is said to haunt. Check also, The Haunted Legacy of St. Andrew’s Cathedral: Where Royal Spirits Linger in Honolulu 

Some have felt a light touch on their shoulder, as if being gently guided or comforted by an unseen force. Others have caught fleeting glimpses of a figure out of the corner of their eye, only for it to vanish when they turn to look. In the Queen’s bedroom, where she would have spent her most private moments, some have claimed to feel an overwhelming sense of sadness, as though the weight of her grief still lingers in the very walls.

The Ghosts under the Banyan Tree of The Queen Emma Summer Palace

In addition to queen herself is haunting the summer home, it is also believed that her son is also haunting the premise. Prince Albert, died when he was four. As commemoration for the royal child’s death, the Hawaiian people would plant a royal palm tree. 

Today a Banyan tree stands on the premise, thought by many to be haunted by the spirit of both little Albert and Queen Emma herself, sometimes showing themselves as lighting orbs people now try to capture on picture. 

The Queen Emma Summer Palace is more than just a historical site; it is a place where the past and present coexist in a delicate balance. The spirit of Queen Emma, ever protective of her sanctuary, seems to watch over the estate, ensuring that her legacy is not forgotten. 

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