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A few months later, Edward and Kuhio returned to Hawaii for their vacation, and it is believed at that time, David accompanied his Aunt, Queen Kapiolani and the Princess Liliuokalani to England. The ladies attended the elaborate celebration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee, and David was sent to Oxford University to attend King's College in Oxford. Edward and Cupid enjoyed sharing the summertime with their families and friends. They missed their Auntie Kapiolani while she was in England, but they were warmly received by their young cousin, Princess Kaiulani. The young princes spent part of the summer at the Wai- kiki beach home of the King and Queen, which was just a short distance from "Ainahau." Once again the sounds of joyous laughter and male voices filled the verdent gardens, and everyone welcomed the lively activities after the period of subdued mourning. As young as she was, Kaiulani missed seeing the oldest brother, her handsome Prince — David Kawananakoa, whom she lovingly called, "Koa." He was always her favorite of the three boys. Having enjoyed a happy and active summer with their families, it was time for the two brothers to return to their schooling in California. Reluctantly, Edward and Kuhio said goodbye to their loved ones and to the homes they would miss so much. Soon after their arrival in San Francisco, Edward became ill and the doctors agreed the ailment was an attack of typhoid fever. Bed rest was ordered and apparently helped Edward, as within two weeks he seemed to have recovered, and feeling much better, he was permitted to return to school. Prince Edward Keliiahonui had never been a very strong boy and his health was always carefully guarded. The constant and tender nursing care always given him, contributed greatly to his surviving thus far. Shortly after resuming his studies, Edward suffered another attack of typhoid fever, more severe than the first. After an extensive physical examination, the academy phy- sician recommended the young Prince return home and seek further medical care and attention in Hawaii. The voyage across the Pacific was most difficult for Edward, and daily he seemed to be failing. When the ship arrived in Honolulu, his health was much worse, and his condition so severely weakened that he had to be carried off the vessel and into the waiting carriage. Upon arriving at the Palace, medical treatment was administered immediately, and the diagnosis confirmed the illness as typhoid fever. The following day a team of physicians informed the family the end was near. Two hours later, at 3 P.M. in his beloved Hawaii, Prince Edward's life quietly and peacefully came to a close. The next morning, September 22nd, an announcement was made that the Court would go into mourning for His late Royal Highness Prince Edward Keliiahonui Piikoi, from September 22nd, until one week from the date of his funeral. This information was issued by His Majesty's Chamberlain, Curtis P. Iaukea. Then came the notice of the funeral, which was held at Iolani Palace on the afternoon of the 25th, at 2 P.M. The remains were interred at the Royal Mausoleum. Prince Edward was an intelligent lad with a future that could have been full of promise, if his health had been good and his life not ended, at the early age of eighteen. He was loved and missed by many, and Kuhio and David suffered the loss of their brother deeply. For years, the brothers had been very considerate and protective of Edward because of his poor health. In 1888, David and Kuhio shared Hawaii's enthusiasm for the island's new progressive innovations. Starting in March, electric lights were installed for the first time, on the streets of Honolulu, and later, ground was broken for the street railway
