In the years that followed, he began emulating the lifestyles of European royalty with expensive furnishings in Iolani Palace, a public coronation for himself, and a two-week public celebration of his birthday.
Bertahun-tahun berikutnya, ia mulai menjalani gaya hidup bangsawan Eropa dengan perabotan-perabotan mahal di Istana Iolani, sebuah koronasi publik dari dirinya sendiri, dan perayaan publik ulang tahunnya selama dua minggu.