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| name          = Amelia Verrucosa
| title         = [[List of Latin consorts|Augusta]]
| image         = Amelia Verrucosa.jpg
| image_size    = 220px
| caption       = Imperial Portrait, 2022
| succession    = [[List of Latin consorts|Latin Empress consort]]<br>[[List of Perateian empresses|Perateian Empress consort]]
| reign         = 28 February 2019 – present
| coronation    = 28 February 2019
| spouse        = {{marriage|[[Constantine XX Claudius]]|18 November 2013}}
| issue         = {{ubl
| [[Diana of Latium|Princess Diana of Latium]] <!--2 May 2014-->
| [[Alexius, Prince of Youth]] <!--12 April 2015-->
| [[Philippa of Latium|Princess Philippa of Latium]] <!--6 June 2017-->
| [[Leo of Latium|Prince Leo of Latium]] <!--14 February 2019-->
| [[Evantia of Latium|Princess Evantia of Latium]] <!--3 April 2022-->
| [[Theodora of Latium (born 2024)|Princess Theodora of Latium]] <!--30 Aug 2024-->
<!--| Michael 2028?-->
}}
| birth_name    = Amelia Verrucosa Petra Diana Isabella
| house         = [[Verrucosa family|Verrucosa]]
| father        = [[Marius Verrucosus|Duke Marius Verrucosus]]
| mother        = [[Philippa of Keld]]
| birth_date    = {{birth date and age|1992|9|29|df=y}}
| birth_place   = St. Januarius Imperialis Hospitalis, [[Utica]], [[Latium]]
| death_date    =
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| religion      = [[Latin Imperial Church|Imperial Church]] ([[Fabrian Catholic Church|Catholicism]])<br>[[United Reformed Communion|Reformed Church]] ''(formerly)''
| module 	= {{infobox person | embed=yes
  | education 	= {{plain list|
* [[Adrianople|Schola Sancta Agnes]]
* [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Galata College, Haenna]]
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'''Amelia Verrucosa''' (''Amelia Verrucosa Petra Diana Isabella''; b. 29 September 1992) is a [[Latium|Latin]] noblewoman, and since 2019 is [[List of Latin consorts|Latin Empress consort]] and [[List of Perateian empresses|Perateian Empress consort]] by virtue of her marriage to Emperor [[Constantine XX Claudius]].

Amelia is a member of the [[Verrucosa family]], a prominent Latin noble family and controlling shareholders of [[Delpha Verrco]], with relations to the prominent [[Ghant|Ghanto]]-Latin [[House of Keld]]. Amelia was born in Utica, and raised in Utica and Castellum. She was educated at Schola Sancta Agnes, in [[Adrianople]], and later earned a degree from [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Galata College, Haenna]].

Amelia was a member of imperial court before her marriage, serving as a lady in waiting. She became [[Prince of Youth|Princess of Youth]] by her marriage to [[Constantine XX Claudius]], on 18 November 2013. The couple has six children: [[Diana of Latium|Diana]], [[Alexius, Prince of Youth|Alexius]], [[Philippa of Latium|Philippa]], [[Leo of Latium|Leo]], [[Evantia of Latium|Evantia]], [[Theodora of Latium (born 2024)|Theodora]]. Since her marriage, Amelia has undertaken imperial duties on behalf of the Imperial Family. She became junior empress on 28 February 2019 upon her husband's acclimation. Since her marriage, Amelia is noted for her efforts to maintain privacy from media attention.
==Early life==
Amelia Verrucosa Petra Diana Isabella was born on 29 September 1992 at St. Januarius Imperialis Hospitalis, in [[Utica]], She is the youngest daughter and sixth child of [[Marius Verrucous]] and [[Philippa of Keld|Princess Philippa of Keld]]. She has four older sisters, [[Alexandra Verrucosa|Alexandra]], [[Andrea Verrucosa|Andrea]], [[Damiane Verrucosa|Damiane]], and [[Maria Verrucosa|Maria]]; one older brother, [[Damianus Verrucosus|Damianus]], and two younger brothers, [[Alexius Verrucosus|Alexius]] and [[Michael Verrucosus|Michael]]. At the time of her birth, her father was [[Canalis Nuntia|Director of CN Global]] and worked out of Castellum. She is a member [[Verrucosa family]], a [[List of Latin noble families#Gentes Minores|Gentes Minores]]. She is the granddaughter of two former [[Praeses Senatus]], [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]] and [[Peter I, King of Keld|Peter of Keld]] – the latter of whom was the incumbent at the time of Amelia's birth.

Verrucosa was baptized into the [[United Reformed Communion|United Reformed Church]] on 3 November 1992, in the private chapel of Villa de Concordia, her family's primary estate located in Utica. Amelia's godparents are: [[Zoe Verrucosa]] (her father's sister); [[Peter of Keld|Peter, Crown Prince of Keld]] (her mother's nephew); ; [[Evantia of Keld|Princess Evantia of Keld]] (her mother's sister); and [[Alexander Vitruvius]] (her father's cousin). She was named Amelia for her grandmother [[Amelia of Ravenna|Princess Amelia of Ravenna]], Petra for her grandfather [[Peter I, King of Keld]], Diana for [[Diana I Anicia]], and Isabella for her great-great grandmother [[Isobel of Gaemar]].
===Education===
Verrucosa attended private primary and middle schools in [[Castellum]], and briefly attended [[Castellum|Caelimontium Sancta Sophia]], a prominent ladies school in Castellum for her secondary education. In 2007, she began attending [[Adrianople|Schola Sancta Agnes]], an all-girls boarding school in [[Adrianople]], where she earned her [[wikipedia:Baccalauréat|bac]]. Verrucosa was a lady-in-waiting to [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]] while she attended Caelimontium and during summers after she attended Sancta Agnes.

Verrucosa took a gap year, and then, in 2010, enrolled at Galata College at the [[University of Haenna]]. Business and economics was initially the focus of her studies; however, after her first semester, Verrucosa changed her focus to classics and drama, though she also took economics classes. Verrucosa worked at the university library during her first fall/winter and winter/spring terms and resided in university-provided housing. In between her first and second years, Verrucosa traveled to [[Alanahr]], [[Ghant]], [[Garima]], and [[Vardana]]. She also held a seasonal position at a local television station owned by [[Delpha Verrco]], based out of Utica. Verrucosa resided in a townhouse owned by her father during her second and third years with classmates.

She graduated from Galata College in spring 2013 with degrees in classics and education. Throughout her time at university, Verrucosa was a member of the drama club and participated in at least 12 productions, most notably in ''[[Mors Constantini (play)|Mors Constantini]]'' where she held the role of [[Maria Tarpeia (11th century)|Princess Maria Tarpeia]], the wife of [[Constantine, Prince of Youth (11th century)|Constantine, Prince of Youth]] and mother of [[Ascanius III Claudius]]. She has also appeared in a non-speaking role in the film ''[[Nox et dies]]''<!--night and day--> and held in a minor speaking role in ''[[Immaculata]]''<!--Immaculate-->. She was featured in a [blank].
==Imperial Court service and post-university==
Verrucosa held numerous roles at court prior to her marriage. She first served as a junior lady-in-waiting to [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]] during middle school and into her first year of secondary school. She later continued in this capacity during summers after she began schooling at Sancta Agnes boarding school in [[Adrianople]]. Verrucosa attended Princess Leona on foreign visits and served as a companion to the princess.
==Personal life==
===Relationship with Constantine XX===
Verrucosa met [[Constantine XX Claudius|Prince Constantine]] at a young age due to the close ties between Verrucosa's family and the Imperial Family. Verrucosa became a lady in waiting to Constantine's sister, [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]], in 2004. There was no known relationship between Verrucosa and Constantine until late June 2011, after Constantine ended his courtship with [[Sophia of Ossonoba|Princess Sophia of Ossonoba]]. Verrucosa attended the wedding of [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria]] and [[Martin, Crown Prince of Dakmoor]], where she and Constantine were frequently seen in each other's company. Soon after, Constantine attended a University of Castellum production of ''Deceperat''<!--The Deceived-->, in which Verrucosa held a primarily role. Tabloid reports in Latium began to run stories that Verrucosa and Constantine were in a relationship, but no comment was made by the Imperial Family. Verrucosa faced extensive tabloid scrutiny due to the rumored relationship with Prince Constantine.

Tabloid pressure grew further when, a year later, Verrucosa was Constantine's personal guest in the Imperial Box during the [[Ludi Circenses|2012 Ludi Circenses]]. The incident prompted [[Delpha Verrco]] to purchase ''[[Delpha Verrco#Newspapers|Auditio Diurna]]'', and the firing of at least 10 staff members. The couple was frequently seen in each other's company over the next several months, along with a number of visits by Verrucosa to [[Academia Militaris Olympia|Olympia]], where Constantine was a cadet. It wasn't until 27 January 2013 that the Imperial Household announced a courtship between Constantine and Verrucosa. The announcement resulted in a stern warning by the Imperial Household regarding the privacy of Constantine and Verrucosa due to previous harassment she had encountered. During this time, Verrucosa resided at a private townhouse in Castellum that was owned by her father.
===Marriage===
Verrucosa and Constantine's relationship continued, and their engagement was announced on 19 August 2013. The engagement announcement included a planned wedding date of 18 November 2013, prompting foreign tabloids to report that the short engagement was due to an unannounced pregnancy. The couple was away from the Latium during the announcement and made their first public appearance together on 30 August 2013, where they attended a performance of [play], in Castellum.
[[File:Amelia Verrucosa at event.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Amelia attending the opening of [thing].]]
Verrucosa moved out of her townhouse following the engagement and took up residence in her own apartment at Palatium Aureum. During this time, Verrucosa began her conversion to the [[Latin Imperial Church|Imperial Church]], where she received faith lessons from various spiritual leaders, including [[Pope Ignatius I]]. She was baptized into the Imperial Church, on 13 October 2013, by Pope Ignatius I at the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran.

The couple married on 18 November 2013, at [[Sancta Sapientia]]. The day and the following day were declared bank holidays, and marked by celebratory games at [[Circus Albae]] and the [[Stadium Nationalis]]. Amelia's wedding dress was designed by [[Maria Insteia]] at [[Allectii]]. Amelia was invested as [[Prince of Youth|Princess of Youth]] and styled as "Her Imperial Highness" following the wedding ceremony. The couple hosted a reception party following the wedding, and a private reception two days later at [[Palatium Supranio]]. A second ceremony was held the following week at [[Hagia Euergetou]], in [[Leonople]], where Amelia was invested as Despotissa of Euneos. Amelia and Constantine moved into the Aemilia Suite at Palatium Aurea, which became their official residence, rather than Velia House, which was at the time undergoing renovations.

By December 2013, media began to report on a leak out of the Imperial Household that Amelia was pregnant. It was confirmed in January 2014 that the couple was expecting their first child. She gave birth to [[Diana of Latium|Diana]], at [[Palatium Supranio]], on 2 April 2014. The Imperial Household announced that the couple was expecting their second child, in late September 2014. Their first son, and her husband's heir, [[Alexius, Prince of Youth|Alexius]], was born less than a year after his elder sister, on 12 March 2015, at [[Palatium Supranio]]. Amelia gave birth to [[Philippa of Latium|Princess Philippa]] on 6 June 2017, to [[Leo of Latium|Prince Leo]] on 14 February 2019, and to her fifth child [[Evantia of Latium|Princess Evantia]] on 3 April 2021. Amelia's sixth child Theodora was born on 20 August 2024.
===Hobbies===
During school, Amelia was noted for her passion for theater and acting, as well as classical literature and philosophy. She participated in drama club during university, and since her marriage has sponsored charitable organizations and non-profits in support of these interests. Additionally, Amelia also sponsors educational groups, mental health, and, along with her husband, military veterans groups.

Amelia is a member of various prestigious ski lodges, such as Osaturika Lodge, in Gaemar, [ski area], in [[Silgadin]]. Amelia is often seen jogging in Castellum or Leonople, near the imperial residence with her security escort.

==Public life==
[[File:Amelia Verrucosa Imperial Portrait.jpg|thumb|200px|Official portrait of Amelia, 2023.]]
===As Princess of Youth===
Amelia became Princess of Youth and Despotissa of Euneos upon her marriage to Constantine, who was at the time heir apparent to the Latin and Perateian thrones. She made a series of public appearances in Castellum and Leonople to commemorate her ascension as Princess of Youth. She was appointed Consul in 2014, serving alongside her husband. Amelia was the presiding officer of the 2014 Ludi Circenses, and together with Prince Constantine opened the 2014 Capitoline Games.

As Princess of Youth, Amelia and her husband represented Latium extensively on foreign visits, including visits to: X, Y, Z, etc. Amelia's travel was limited in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019 due to her pregnancies. Amelia became noted for bringing her children with her on public engagements.

In 2018, Amelia joined the Board of Regents of the University of Haenna.
===As Empress===
On 28 February 2019, Amelia became Latin Empress and Perateian Empress with her husband's elevation to junior emperor and acclaimed as Constantine XX. Amelia's husband immediately began to hold his court in [[Leonople]], where he oversaw the government of [[Perateia]]. Amelia's public engagements were limited in her first year as empress due to security concerns surrounding the nearby [[Fahrani Civil War]]. However, her first solo engagement as empress  on 18 March 2019, in Leonople, to award medals injured servicemen from the ongoing Fahrani Civil War. Amelia is known for frequently bringing her children to her public engagements.
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* known for wanting to maintain her privacy
* appears standoffish early on due to some shyness-->
===Charitable pursuits===
*sponsor of what imperial causes, probably acting, education,

==Issue==
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!colspan=4|'''''By [[Constantine XX Claudius]]''''' (married [[Sancta Sapientia]] 18 November 2013)
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| [[Diana of Latium|Princess Diana of Latium]]
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| [[Alexius, Prince of Youth]]
| {{birth date and age|2015|3|12|df=y}}
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| [[Philippa of Latium|Princess Philippa of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2017|6|6|df=y}}
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| [[Leo of Latium|Prince Leo of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2019|2|14|df=y}}
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| [[Evantia of Latium|Princess Evantia of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2022|4|3|df=y}}
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| [[Constantia of Latium (born 2024)|Princess Constantia of Latium]]
| {{birth date and age|2024|8|30|df=y}}
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==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
'''In Latium'''
* '''28 September 1992 – 18 November 2013''': ''Lady'' Amelia Verrucosa
* '''18 November 2013 – 28 February 2019''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Princess of Youth
* '''28 February 2019 – present''': ''Her Imperial Majesty'' The Empress
'''In Perateia'''
* '''18 November 2013 – 28 February 2019''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Despotissa of Euneos
* '''28 February 2019 – present''': ''Her Imperial Majesty'' The Empress
===Honors===
*{{flag|Mysia}}: Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Star and Crescent [[file:Medaille militaire ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Rahdenburg}}: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle [[file:D-PRU Hohenzollern Order BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Rahdenburg}}: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Rahdenburg [[file:PRU Erinnerungsband-sanitätsband.png|50px]]
*{{flag|Schaumberg}}: Grand Lady of the Order of the Elizabeth Cross [[File:3840px Ribbon bar of Friedrich Order.svg|50px]]
*{{flagcountry|Petra (Sydalon)}}: Lady of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Cavaliere SSML BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Lady of the Honorable Order of St Philip [[File:Kongens fortjenstmedalje.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flag of Turenne.svg|25px]] [[Turenne]]: Lady of the Order of the Viscomtins Cross [[File:NED Vliegerkruis BAR.svg|60px]]
===Dynastic honors===
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame Grand Cordon of the Hazarasp Order [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]
==Ancestry==
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|4= 4. [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]]
|5= 5. [[Damiane Vitruvia]]
|6= 6. [[Peter I, King of Keld]]
|7= 7. [[Amelia of Ravenna|Princess Amelia of Ravenna]]
|8= 8. [[Felix Verrucosus]]
|9= 9. Aviena Egilia
|10= 10. [[Damianus Vitruvius|Duke Damianus Vitruvius]]
|11= 11. [[Zoe Tolumnia]]
|12= 12. [[John of Keld|Prince John of Keld]]
|13= 13. [[Philippa Claudia]]
|14= 14. [[John, Duke of Ravenna]]
|15= 15. [[Honoria Julia]]
|16= 16. Pelagius Verrucosus
|17= 17. Maria Ahala
|18= 18. Maurianus Egilius
|19= 19. Sergia Balba
|20= 20. [[George Vitruvius|Duke George Vitruvius]]
|21= 21. [[Christina Claudia Veturiana]]
|22= 22. [[Marius Tolumnius]]
|23= 23. Sophia Areobinda
|24= 24. [[Constantine V, King of Keld]]
|25= 25. [[Evantia of Perateia|Princess Evantia of Perateia]]
|26= 26. [[Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|27= 27. [[Isobel of Gaemar|Princess Isobel of Gaemar]]
|28= 28. [[Theophylactus, Duke of Ravenna]]
|29= 29. [[Amelia of Ghant|Princess Amelia of Ghant]]
|30= 30. [[Theodolus Julius|Duke Theodolus Julius]]
|31= 31. [[Eudocia Aemilia]]
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==See also==
*[[Latin Imperial Family]]
*[[Verrucosa family]]
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