Although Kīnaʻu's daughter Victoria Kamāmalu was of higher rank and heir to the premiership, Kekāuluohi was given the position since Victoria was too young.
Despite Victoria Kamāmalu, Kīnaʻu's daughter and heir apparent to the premiership, being of higher status due to her age, Kekāuluohi was appointed instead as she was deemed more suitable given Victoria's youth.