Palace does not recognize U.S. as a Hawaii state . Group used by rulers of native Hawaiians kingdom ; now a tourist attraction . The group is one of several in Hawaii that reject statehood and seek to return to the constitutional monarchy that effectively ended in 1893 when a group of politicians , businessmen and sugar planters -- aided by the U.S. minister to Hawaii -- overthrew the kingdom 's government . Peaceful protesters eventually unlock gates , stay on palace grounds .
Palace does not recognize U.S. as a Hawaii state . Group used by rulers of native Hawaiians kingdom ; now a tourist attraction . Peaceful protesters eventually unlock gates , stay on palace grounds .