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| full name    = Selene Claudia Zoe Damiane Celeste
| full name    = Selena Claudia Atrea Diana Honoria
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'''Princess Selene of Latium, Duchess of Saivres''' (''Selene Claudia Zoe Damiane Celeste''; b. 22 December 1996) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin princess]] and the only daughter of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Latin Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] by his second wife [[Zoe Verrucosa]].  
'''Princess Selene of Latium, Duchess of Saivres''' (''Selena Claudia Atrea Diana Honoria''; b. 22 March 1997) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin princess]] and the second daughter and youngest child of [[Jacobus VI Claudius|Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius]] and [[Stephania Pinaria]].


Selene was born at Lauseion, in [[Leonopolis]], as the fourth child of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] (then Prince of Youth). She was educated at St Maria's School for Ladies and later Lyceum Photii, in [[Leonopolis]]. Selene studied at [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Vigueria College, Haenna]], graduating in 2018. At the time of her birth, she was fourth in line of the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]]; currently she is sixth.  
Selene was born at Heraion, in [[Leonople]], as the fourth child of [[Jacobus VI Claudius|Emperor Jacobus VI Augustus]] (then Prince of Youth). She was educated at St Maria's School for Ladies and later Lyceum Photii, in [[Leonople]]. Selene studied at [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Vigueria College, Haenna]], graduating in 2018. At the time of her birth, she was fourth in line of the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]]; currently she is sixth.  


Since her marriage to [[Audric, Duke of Saivres]] in 2018, Selene has undertaken numerous charitable endeavors, including the Sainte-Colette Youth Symphony and the St Joseph Charitable Foundation.
Since her marriage to [[Audric, Duke of Saivres]] in 2018, Selene has undertaken numerous charitable endeavors, including the Sainte-Colette Youth Symphony and the St Joseph Charitable Foundation.
==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Selene was born at Lauseion, in [[Leonopolis]], [[Diocese of the East]], on 22 December 1996 at 9:13 pm, the third child of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]] with his wife [[Zoe Verrucosa]]. Selene was the last of her father's legitimate children born prior to his reign. Though a year old at the time, she did not attend her father's coronation ceremony in December 1997.
Selene was born at Lauseion, in [[Leonople]], [[Perateia]], on 22 March 1997 at 9:13 pm, the third child of [[Jacobus VI Claudius|Jacobus VI Claudius]] with his wife [[Stephania Pinaria]]. She was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] by Pope Ignatius I, on 19 May 1997. Her godparents are: [[Joanna of Latium|Princess Joanna of Latium]] (her father's sister); [[Michael, Duke of Ravenna]] (Joanna's husband); [[Georgia Pinaria]] (her mother's sister); and [[Henry of Garza|Prince Henry of Garza]] (Georgia's husband). In an interview, Selene's mother stated that she went into labor without knowing Selene's gender. Rumors from the Palace of Augustus reported name choices to be Leo or Alexander if she were a boy, with Alexandra or Sophia if a girl. The announcement of her name as Selene came as a large surprise to most; however, usage of the name spiked in popularity after her birth.


She was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] by Patriarch of Alba Marcus Nasennius, on 19 October 1996. Her godparents are [[Florentine Verrucosus]] (her mother's older brother) and [[Princess Joanna of Latium]] (her father's younger sister). In an interview, Selene's mother stated that she went into labor without knowing Selene's gender. Rumors from the Palace of Augustus reported name choices to be Leo or Alexander if she were a boy, with Alexandra or Sophia if a girl. The announcement of her name as Selene came as a large surprise to most; however, usage of the name spiked in popularity after her birth.
Selene made her first public appearance in 1998 during a visit to the Castellum Zoo. Her first overseas visit came in 2001 when she accompanied her father on a state visit to [[Lyncanestria]].


Selene made her first public appearance in 1998 during a visit to the Castellum Zoo. Her first overseas visit came in 2001 when she accompanied her father on a state visit to [[Lyncanestria]]. From 1999 until 2002, Selene primarily resided under the care of her mother. After her parent's divorce in 2000, Selene, along with her brothers [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine]] and [[Prince Michael of Latium|Michael]] split time between Castellum and Utica; however, in 2007 their mother [[Zoe Verrucosa|Zoe]] began living in Castellum full time after purchasing a townhouse.
==Education==
==Education==
Selene began her primary education at Saint Sophia's School, in Utica. In this stage of her education, she was also attended to by a governess. She eventually finished her primary education at St Maria's Ladies School, in Castellum. Like her older siblings, she began secondary school at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis but left after one year. In 2012, she enrolled at Lyceum Photii, in [[Leonopolis]], becoming the first member of the [[Latin Imperial Family|Imperial family]] to attend school in the [[Diocese of the East]]. While at Photii, she participated in student council. She earned her {{wp|Baccalauréat|bac}} in 2014.
Selene began her primary education at Saint Sophia's School, in Utica. In this stage of her education, she was also attended to by a governess. She eventually finished her primary education at St Maria's Ladies School, in Castellum. Like her older siblings, she began secondary school at Lyceum Photii, in [[Leonople]], becoming the first member of the [[Latin Imperial Family|Imperial family]] to attend school in the [[Perateia]]. However, she would complete her secondary education at [[Castellum|Caelimontium Sancta Sophia]], where she earned her [[wikipedia:Baccalauréat|bac]] in 2014.


Selene did not take a gap year and immediately enrolled at Vigueria College at the University of Haenna. She reportedly also applied to Galata and Transtiberim Colleges at the [[University of Haenna]], as well as [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Castellum College]] and [FOREIGN UNI]. However, Selene made a public statement of her desires to attended Castellum College making her eventual enrollment at Vigueria College a surprise. Throughout her education was a member of Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship, poetry club, and club water polo. In summer 2015, she participated in a foreign exchange program at [FOREIGN UNI], in XXXX. Selene graduated with a degree in {{wp|Philosophy, Politics and Economics|Philosophy, Politics and Policy}} in 2018. She is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], [[wikipedia:English language|Arthuristan]], [[wikipedia:Greek language|Hellenic]], and [[wikipedia:French language|Audonian]]; she has also studied [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]].
Selene did not take a gap year and immediately enrolled at Vigueria College at the University of Haenna. She reportedly also applied to Galata and Transtiberim Colleges at the [[University of Haenna]], as well as [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Castellum College]] and [FOREIGN UNI]. However, Selene made a public statement of her desires to attended Castellum College making her eventual enrollment at Vigueria College a surprise. Throughout her education was a member of Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship, poetry club, and club water polo. In summer 2015, she participated in a foreign exchange program at [FOREIGN UNI], in XXXX. Selene graduated with a degree in {{wp|Philosophy, Politics and Economics|Philosophy, Politics and Policy}} in 2018. She is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], [[wikipedia:English language|Arthuristan]], [[wikipedia:Tsakonian language|Perateian]], and [[wikipedia:French language|Audonian]].
==2016 succession crisis==
Selene's father, [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]], was found dead in his personal office at the [[Palace of Augustus]] in [[Castellum]]. Selene was present at the palace for a gathering of the Imperial family at her father's request on November 3. Her whereabouts were unknown following the [[Scholarian Guard|Scholarian]] entrance to the palace that night and she did not make a public appearance until the following day after the announcement of her brother, [[Prince Michael of Latium|Michael]]'s, death.


Public records compiled during the Imperial and Senatorial investigations into the causes and events of the succession crisis have been largely redacted around mentions of Selene. She has since refused to speak publicly.
==Activities==
==Activities==
[[File:Selene of Latium, 2019.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Selene at the 2019 [[Ludi Circenses]].]]
Selene undertakes various public duties and engagements on behalf of her brother, and before that on behalf of her father. Many of these engagements related to her charitable pursuits. She is the main Imperial patron of Perateia Youth Symphony, St Andreas Charitable Foundation, Alban Relief, as well as the founder of Alba Society. She is also the founder of St Caterina's Council, an organization that supports women in the arts. Along with her mother and brother, Selene is a co-patron of the Verrucosus Foundation.
Selene undertakes various public duties and engagements on behalf of her brother, and before that on behalf of her father. Many of these engagements related to her charitable pursuits. She is the main Imperial patron of Perateia Youth Symphony, St Andreas Charitable Foundation, Alban Relief, as well as the founder of Alba Society. She is also the founder of St Caterina's Council, an organization that supports women in the arts. Along with her mother and brother, Selene is a co-patron of the Verrucosus Foundation.


She has traveled abroad as part of these engagements. While she traveled abroad extensively prior to her first official visit, Selene's first official overseas engagement was to accompany her father and brother to [[Arthurista]], in 2012. She has since taken part in official visits to nearly all Belisarian nations, as well as [[Belfras]]. In 2017, Selene took part in more official engagements than all members of the Imperial family, including serving as the presiding officer for the 2017 [[Ludi Circenses]]. She was charged with many of the functional duties typically handled by the [[List of Latin consorts|Empress consort]] before her brother's December 2017 marriage to [[Ghant|Ghantish]] noblewoman [[Alazne Dain]]. Despite Selene's eventual marriage and relocation to [[Vannois]], she maintains limited engagements in [[Latium]], primarily focusing on the [[Diocese of the East]].
She has traveled abroad as part of these engagements. While she traveled abroad extensively prior to her first official visit, Selene's first official overseas engagement was to accompany her father and brother to [[Arthurista]], in 2012. She has since taken part in official visits to nearly all Belisarian nations, as well as [[Belfras]]. In 2017, Selene took part in more official engagements than all members of the Imperial family, including serving as the presiding officer for the 2017 [[Ludi Circenses]]. She was charged with many of the functional duties typically handled by the [[List of Latin consorts|Empress consort]] before her brother's December 2017 marriage to [[Ghant|Ghantish]] noblewoman [[Alazne Dain]]. Despite Selene's eventual marriage and relocation to [[Vannois]], she maintains limited engagements in [[Latium]].


During university, Selene became a member of the Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship. Following her graduation, she remained a Fellow of the Imperial Society.
During university, Selene became a member of the Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship. Following her graduation, she remained a Fellow of the Imperial Society.
==Courtships==
 
==Marriage to Audric, Duke of Saivres==
==Marriage to Audric, Duke of Saivres==
Selene first met her husband, then [[Audric, Duke of Saivres|Prince Audric of Sainte-Colette]], in 2010 during a state visit in which she accompanied her father to [[Vannois]]. Audric reportedly attempted to first court Selene in 2014 when he was a cadet alongside her brother at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. At the time, Selene was studying at the nearby [[University of Haenna]]. Their courtship was eventually made public and confirmed in January 2016. For the next year, Selene and Audric made various public appearances in both Latium and Vannois. On 1 February 2018, the [[Latin Imperial Family]] and [[Vannoisian Imperial Household]] jointly announced the engagement of Selene and Audric, though it was confirmed that Audric had proposed two weeks previously during a private function.
Selene first met her husband, then [[Audric, Duke of Saivres|Prince Audric of Sainte-Colette]], in 2010 during a state visit in which she accompanied her father to [[Vannois]]. Audric reportedly attempted to first court Selene in 2014 when he was a cadet alongside her brother at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. At the time, Selene was studying at the nearby [[University of Haenna]]. Their courtship was eventually made public and confirmed in January 2016. For the next year, Selene and Audric made various public appearances in both Latium and Vannois. On 1 February 2018, the [[Latin Imperial Family]] and [[Vannoisian Imperial Household]] jointly announced the engagement of Selene and Audric, though it was confirmed that Audric had proposed two weeks previously during a private function.
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The wedding took place at [church in Vannois], [[Sainte-Colette]], on 22 December 2018, also the day of Selene's 22nd birthday. The ceremony was presided over by [[Pope of the Fabrian Catholic Church|Pope Urban IX]]. Immediately following to the wedding, Audric was created Duke of Saivres by his grandfather [[Charles XII of Vannois|Emperor Charles XII]], and Selene assumed the courtesy title of Duchess of Saivres. Selene and Audric were made members of the Ancient Equestrian Order by her brother the day prior.
The wedding took place at [church in Vannois], [[Sainte-Colette]], on 22 December 2018, also the day of Selene's 22nd birthday. The ceremony was presided over by [[Pope of the Fabrian Catholic Church|Pope Urban IX]]. Immediately following to the wedding, Audric was created Duke of Saivres by his grandfather [[Charles XII of Vannois|Emperor Charles XII]], and Selene assumed the courtesy title of Duchess of Saivres. Selene and Audric were made members of the Ancient Equestrian Order by her brother the day prior.


Selene relocated to Vannois following the wedding, and took up residence at Palais du Madon with her husband. Their first child was born in December 2019, a daughter [[Jacqueline of Saivres|Jacqueline]], who is now 3rd in line to the [[Succession to the Vannoisian throne|Vannoisian throne]]. Selene and her husband spend a week every year at Lauseion, in [[Leonopolis]], [[Diocese of the East]].
Selene relocated to Vannois following the wedding, and took up residence at Palais du Madon with her husband. Their first child was born in December 2019, a daughter [[Jacqueline of Vannois|Jacqueline]], who is now 3rd in line to the [[Succession to the Vannoisian throne|Vannoisian throne]]. Selene and her husband spend a week every year at Heraion, in [[Leonople]].
 
==Public perception==
==Public perception==


==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
===Titles and styles===
===Titles and styles===
* '''22 December 1996 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' Princess Selene of Latium
* '''22 March 1997 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' Princess Selene of Latium
* '''22 December 2018 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Duchess of Saivres
* '''22 December 2018 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Duchess of Saivres
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame of the Golden Rose [[file:Order of the Sword - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame Grand Cordon of the Hazarasp Order [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]
*[[File:Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg|25px]] [[Kostritz]]: Dame Grand Cross of the Ducal Order of Kostritz [[file:South Atlantic Medal BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon [[File:U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon [[File:U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame of the Golden Rose [[file:Order of the Sword - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Montgisard}}: Lady of the Order of the White Elephant [[File:Order of the Polar Star - Ribbon bar, pre 1975.svg|60px]]
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame Grand Cordon of the Hazarasp Order [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]
*{{flag|Mysia}}: Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Star and Crescent [[file:Medaille militaire ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Perateia}}: Imperial Lady of the Order of the Golden Fleece [[File:ESP Laureada pasador.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Polnitsa}}: Royal Grand Lady of the Order of Our Lady of the Lake [[File:D-BAV Order Saint George BAR.png|50px]]
*{{flag|Polnitsa}}: Royal Grand Lady of the Order of the Elizabeth Cross [[File:3840px Ribbon bar of Friedrich Order.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|Sydalon}}: Lady of the Honorable Order of St Philip [[File:Kongens fortjenstmedalje.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]]
==Issue==
==Issue==
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|1= 1. '''Princess Selene of Latium'''
|1= 1. '''Princess Selene of Latium'''
|2= 2. [[Jason VI, Latin Emperor|Jason VI Claudius]]
|2= 2. [[Jacobus VI Claudius]]
|3= 3. [[Zoe Verrucosa]]
|3= 3. [[Stephania Pinaria]]
|4= 4. [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke Adrianople]]
|4= 4. [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|5= 5. [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Anicia]]
|5= 5. [[Diana I Anicia]]
|6= 6. [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]]
|6= 6. [[Michael Pinarius|Duke Michael Pinarius]]
|7= 7. [[Damiane Vitruvia]]
|7= 7. [[Christina Sarantene]]
|8= 8. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople|Jason Claudius, Duke Adrianople]]
|8= 8. [[Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|9= 9. [[Isabella of Thapse|Princess Isabella of Thapse]]
|9= 9. [[Valentia Martia]]
|10= 10. [[Constantine XIX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|10= 10. [[Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|11= 11. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
|11= 11. [[Christine of Rahdenburg]]
|12= 12. [[Felix Verrucosus]]
|12= 12. Duke George Pinarius
|13= 13. Aviena Egilia
|13= 13. Princess Maria of Keld
|14= 14. [[Damianus Vitruvius|Duke Damianus Vitruvius]]
|14= 14. [[Alexius Sarantenos]]
|15= 15. Zoe Pompeia
|15= 15. [[Stephania Poppaea]]
|16= 16. Theodosius Claudius, Duke Adrianople
|16= 16. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
|17= 17. [[Isobel of Gaemar|Princess Isobel of Gaemar]]
|17= 17. Princess Isobel of Gaemar
|18= 18. Leon I, Duke of Thapse
|18= 18. Duke Stephanus Martius
|19= 19. Cassandra of Melfi
|19= 19. Sophia Caecinia
|20= 20. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
|20= 20. [[John X Anicius]]
|21= 21. [[Joanna I, Latin Empress|Joanna I Anicia]]
|21= 21. [[Joanna I Anicia]]
|22= 22. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
|22= 22. [[William III, Elector of Nyrundy]]
|23= 23. Adalinda of Silingia
|23= 23. Adalinda of Nyrundy
|24= 24. Pelagius Verrucosus
|24= 24. Duke Michael Pinarius
|25= 25. Maria Ahala
|25= 25. Stephania Porsena
|26= 26. Maurianus Egilius
|26= 26. [[Constantine V, King of Keld]]
|27= 27. Sergia Balba
|27= 27. Evantia of Perateia
|28= 28. Duke George Vitruvius
|28= 28. [[Atreus Sarantenos]]
|29= 29. Christina Claudia Sabina
|29= 29. [[Maria Agiadina]]
|30= 30. Duke Manuel Pompeius
|30= 30. [[Honorius Poppaeus]]
|31= 31. Adeodata Voconia
|31= 31. [[Silvia Tarquinia]]
}}
}}
==See also==
==See also==
*[[House of Claudius]]
*[[House of Claudius]]
{{s-start}}
{{s-start}}
{{S-hou|[[House of Claudius]]|22 December|1996| | |}}
{{S-hou|[[House of Claudius]]|22 March|1997| | |}}
|-
|-
{{S-other|line}}
{{S-other|line}}
{{S-bef|before= [[Leona of Latium|The Princess Royal of Merovia]]}}
{{S-bef|before= [[Maria of Latium|The Crown Princess of Dakmoor]]}}
{{S-ttl|title= [[Succession to the Latin throne]]|years=8th in line}}
{{S-ttl|title= [[Succession to the Latin throne]]|years=5th in line}}
{{S-fol|after= [[Joseph of Vannois|Prince Joseph of Vannois]]}}
{{S-fol|after= [[Joseph of Vannois|Prince Joseph of Vannois]]}}
|-
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Latest revision as of 00:25, 22 May 2024

Selene of Latium
Duchess of Saivres
Selene of Latium.jpg
Selene in 2020
Born (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 27)
Heraion, Leonople, Perateia
Spouse
Issue
Full name
Selena Claudia Atrea Diana Honoria
HouseClaudia
FatherJacobus VI Claudius
MotherStephania Pinaria
ReligionImperial Church (Catholicism)
Education
Latin Imperial Family
Coat of Arms of the Emperor of the Latins
Extended imperial family

Princess Selene of Latium, Duchess of Saivres (Selena Claudia Atrea Diana Honoria; b. 22 March 1997) is a Latin princess and the second daughter and youngest child of Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius and Stephania Pinaria.

Selene was born at Heraion, in Leonople, as the fourth child of Emperor Jacobus VI Augustus (then Prince of Youth). She was educated at St Maria's School for Ladies and later Lyceum Photii, in Leonople. Selene studied at Vigueria College, Haenna, graduating in 2018. At the time of her birth, she was fourth in line of the Latin throne; currently she is sixth.

Since her marriage to Audric, Duke of Saivres in 2018, Selene has undertaken numerous charitable endeavors, including the Sainte-Colette Youth Symphony and the St Joseph Charitable Foundation.

Early Life

Selene was born at Lauseion, in Leonople, Perateia, on 22 March 1997 at 9:13 pm, the third child of Jacobus VI Claudius with his wife Stephania Pinaria. She was baptized at Sancta Sapientia by Pope Ignatius I, on 19 May 1997. Her godparents are: Princess Joanna of Latium (her father's sister); Michael, Duke of Ravenna (Joanna's husband); Georgia Pinaria (her mother's sister); and Prince Henry of Garza (Georgia's husband). In an interview, Selene's mother stated that she went into labor without knowing Selene's gender. Rumors from the Palace of Augustus reported name choices to be Leo or Alexander if she were a boy, with Alexandra or Sophia if a girl. The announcement of her name as Selene came as a large surprise to most; however, usage of the name spiked in popularity after her birth.

Selene made her first public appearance in 1998 during a visit to the Castellum Zoo. Her first overseas visit came in 2001 when she accompanied her father on a state visit to Lyncanestria.

Education

Selene began her primary education at Saint Sophia's School, in Utica. In this stage of her education, she was also attended to by a governess. She eventually finished her primary education at St Maria's Ladies School, in Castellum. Like her older siblings, she began secondary school at Lyceum Photii, in Leonople, becoming the first member of the Imperial family to attend school in the Perateia. However, she would complete her secondary education at Caelimontium Sancta Sophia, where she earned her bac in 2014.

Selene did not take a gap year and immediately enrolled at Vigueria College at the University of Haenna. She reportedly also applied to Galata and Transtiberim Colleges at the University of Haenna, as well as Castellum College and [FOREIGN UNI]. However, Selene made a public statement of her desires to attended Castellum College making her eventual enrollment at Vigueria College a surprise. Throughout her education was a member of Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship, poetry club, and club water polo. In summer 2015, she participated in a foreign exchange program at [FOREIGN UNI], in XXXX. Selene graduated with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Policy in 2018. She is fluent in Latin, Arthuristan, Perateian, and Audonian.

Activities

Selene undertakes various public duties and engagements on behalf of her brother, and before that on behalf of her father. Many of these engagements related to her charitable pursuits. She is the main Imperial patron of Perateia Youth Symphony, St Andreas Charitable Foundation, Alban Relief, as well as the founder of Alba Society. She is also the founder of St Caterina's Council, an organization that supports women in the arts. Along with her mother and brother, Selene is a co-patron of the Verrucosus Foundation.

She has traveled abroad as part of these engagements. While she traveled abroad extensively prior to her first official visit, Selene's first official overseas engagement was to accompany her father and brother to Arthurista, in 2012. She has since taken part in official visits to nearly all Belisarian nations, as well as Belfras. In 2017, Selene took part in more official engagements than all members of the Imperial family, including serving as the presiding officer for the 2017 Ludi Circenses. She was charged with many of the functional duties typically handled by the Empress consort before her brother's December 2017 marriage to Ghantish noblewoman Alazne Dain. Despite Selene's eventual marriage and relocation to Vannois, she maintains limited engagements in Latium.

During university, Selene became a member of the Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship. Following her graduation, she remained a Fellow of the Imperial Society.

Marriage to Audric, Duke of Saivres

Selene first met her husband, then Prince Audric of Sainte-Colette, in 2010 during a state visit in which she accompanied her father to Vannois. Audric reportedly attempted to first court Selene in 2014 when he was a cadet alongside her brother at Academia Militaris Olympia. At the time, Selene was studying at the nearby University of Haenna. Their courtship was eventually made public and confirmed in January 2016. For the next year, Selene and Audric made various public appearances in both Latium and Vannois. On 1 February 2018, the Latin Imperial Family and Vannoisian Imperial Household jointly announced the engagement of Selene and Audric, though it was confirmed that Audric had proposed two weeks previously during a private function.

The wedding took place at [church in Vannois], Sainte-Colette, on 22 December 2018, also the day of Selene's 22nd birthday. The ceremony was presided over by Pope Urban IX. Immediately following to the wedding, Audric was created Duke of Saivres by his grandfather Emperor Charles XII, and Selene assumed the courtesy title of Duchess of Saivres. Selene and Audric were made members of the Ancient Equestrian Order by her brother the day prior.

Selene relocated to Vannois following the wedding, and took up residence at Palais du Madon with her husband. Their first child was born in December 2019, a daughter Jacqueline, who is now 3rd in line to the Vannoisian throne. Selene and her husband spend a week every year at Heraion, in Leonople.

Public perception

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

  • 22 March 1997 – present: Her Imperial Highness Princess Selene of Latium
  • 22 December 2018 – present: Her Imperial Highness The Duchess of Saivres

Honors

  •  House of Hazaraspid: Dame of the Golden Rose Order of the Sword - Ribbon bar.svg
  •  House of Hazaraspid: Dame Grand Cordon of the Hazarasp Order Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif
  • Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Kostritz: Dame Grand Cross of the Ducal Order of Kostritz South Atlantic Medal BAR.svg
  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
  •  Montgisard: Lady of the Order of the White Elephant Order of the Polar Star - Ribbon bar, pre 1975.svg
  •  Mysia: Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Star and Crescent Medaille militaire ribbon.svg
  •  Perateia: Imperial Lady of the Order of the Golden Fleece ESP Laureada pasador.svg
  •  Polnitsa: Royal Grand Lady of the Order of Our Lady of the Lake D-BAV Order Saint George BAR.png
  •  Polnitsa: Royal Grand Lady of the Order of the Elizabeth Cross 3840px Ribbon bar of Friedrich Order.svg
  •  Rahdenburg: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle D-PRU Hohenzollern Order BAR.svg
  •  Rahdenburg: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Rahdenburg PRU Erinnerungsband-sanitätsband.png
  •  Sydalon: Lady of the Honorable Order of St Philip Kongens fortjenstmedalje.svg
  • Flag of Turenne.svg Turenne: Lady of the Order of the Viscomtins Cross NED Vliegerkruis BAR.svg

Issue

Name Birth Death Notes
By Audric, Duke of Saivres
Princess Jacqueline (2019-12-26) 26 December 2019 (age 4)
Prince Joseph (2021-06-12) 12 June 2021 (age 3)

Ancestry

See also

Selene of Latium
Born: 22 March 1997
Lines of succession
Preceded by
The Crown Princess of Dakmoor 		Succession to the Latin throne
5th in line 		Followed by
Prince Joseph of Vannois
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