The King’s Privy Council of the Kingdom—ʻKa Mōʻī ʻAha Kūkākūkā Malu o ke Aupuni
The King’s Privy Council of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi serves as a trusted advisory body within the Kingdom. Presided over by the Lei Aliʻi, the Crown Prince and Head of the Privy Council, this assembly guides and supports the King in matters of governance, vision, and responsibility to the lāhui.
The Council is composed of four esteemed members — the Aliʻi Manaʻo Nui, Lanny Sinkin; the Voice of Peace; Position 3, Steward of the Tree of Life Medical Centers; and Position 4, Steward of the Royal Administration and the Office of the Royal Family. Together with the Lei Aliʻi, their collective wisdom and experience uphold the sacred trust of leadership.
As voices of counsel, the members of the Privy Council strengthen the foundation of the Kingdom by offering thoughtful perspective and guidance, ensuring that decisions made by the Crown reflect both the enduring traditions and the evolving needs of the Hawaiian Nation.
CROWN PRINCE
Lei Aliʻi — The Crown Prince and Head of the Privy Council
His Royal Highness, Edmund Keli'i Silva, III
The Lei Aliʻi is the Crown Prince and serves as the head of The King’s Privy Council of the Kingdom (ʻKa Mōʻī ʻAha Kūkākūkā Malu o ke Aupuni), standing as the foremost support and confidant to the King. As heir to the Throne, the Lei Aliʻi upholds the continuity of royal leadership and the spiritual lineage of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. In this sacred role — reminiscent of the ancient Kuhina Nui, who once shared in the counsel and burden of rule — the Lei Aliʻi provides guidance, balance, and stewardship within the Privy Council, ensuring that the will of the Crown is carried out with wisdom, compassion, and aloha.
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Aliʻi Manaʻo Nui—
Chief Advisor
Lanny Sinkin
Aliʻi Manaʻo Nui translates to "chiefly thought" or "chiefly ideas" in the Hawaiian language. The phrase refers to the wisdom, knowledge, and decision-making abilities associated with the aliʻi class, the ruling chiefs of ancient Hawaiʻi. It signifies the importance of their role in guiding and governing the people based on sound judgment and understanding.
Therefore, Aliʻi Manaʻo Nui encapsulates the idea of the chiefs' wisdom, their ability to make sound judgments, and the weight of their decisions on the well-being of the people and the land.
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Voice of Peace
Ke Na Aliʻi Maluhia
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The Voice of Peace is both a sacred responsibility and a practical duty. They have the responsibility of guiding deliberation and the duty of ensuring order, fairness, and harmony within the Council’s proceedings.
The Voice of Peace is the foremost voice within the chamber, and as the outward voice of the Council itself, proclaiming its will to the Crown and to the realm. The office is both a trust and a kuleana (sacred responsibility), rooted in the Kingdom’s sovereignty and in the order that guides its governance.
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Position 3—
Steward of the Tree of Life Medical Centers
Kiaʻi o nā Kahi Lāʻau Ola o ke Kumuola
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The Steward of the Tree of Life Medical Centers serves as the guiding presence and overseer of the Kingdom’s global network of healing sanctuaries. Rooted in the spirit of aloha and the wisdom of Hoʻōla (healing), these centers unite ancient Hawaiian knowledge with holistic and natural wellness practices from around the world. Each Medical Center stands as a living branch of the Tree of Life, offering refuge, restoration, and renewal to all who seek balance in body, mind, and spirit.
Under the Guardian’s direction, the Medical Centers embody the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi’s vision of harmony between humanity and nature. They serve as beacons of light and compassion — nurturing well-being, honoring ancestral teachings, and fostering global healing through the living breath of aloha.
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Position 4—Steward of the Royal Administration and the Office of the Royal Family
Kiaʻi o ke Keʻena Hoʻokele Aliʻi a me ka ʻOhana Aliʻi
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The Steward oversees the King’s Administration Office and the Office of the Royal Family, ensuring that royal affairs, communications, and ceremonial duties are carried out with dignity, precision, and aloha. This position supports the daily operations of the Crown, preserves royal protocol, and safeguards the harmony between the royal household and the people of the Kingdom.