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'''Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazhon''' (''Riocus Alan Jor Gallmau Heranal''; b. 9 June 1962) is a member of the [[House of Rouanti|Gelonian Royal Family]]. He is the second child of [[Rimoete II of Gelonia|Queen Rimoete II]] and [[Prince Hawise, Duke of Douarnenez]]. At the time of his birth, he was third in line to the throne; he is currently eleventh.
'''Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazoha''' (''Riocus Alan Jor Brennus Lugotorix''; b. 9 June 1962) is a member of the [[House of Rouanti|Gelonian Royal Family]]. He is the second child of [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] and [[Alara of Ghant]]. At the time of his birth, he was third in line to the throne; he is currently eleventh.


He holds the rank of Colonel, and the honorary rank of {{wp|Brigadier (United Kingdom)|Brigadier}} in the [[Gelonian Army|Gelonian Royal Army]]. In the 1990s, he served as part of the Gelonian contingent to the allied coalition in the [[Polnitsan Civil War]]. He left active military service in 2000, though continues to serve as a key liaison between the [[Crown Council of Gelonia|Crown Council]] and the [[Gelonian Armed Forces]]. Riocus is patron to numerous charities, primarily relating to various veterans causes.  
He held the rank of Colonel, and currently the honorary rank of {{wp|Brigadier (United Kingdom)|Brigadier}} in the [[Gelonian Army|Gelonian Royal Army]]. In 2005, he served as part of the Gelonian contingent to the allied coalition in the [[XXXX War]]. He left active military service in 2007, though continues to serve as a key liaison between the [[Crown Council of Gelonia|Crown Council]] and the [[Gelonian Armed Forces]]. Riocus is patron to numerous charities, primarily relating to various veterans causes.  


Riocus married [[Victoria of Siliniga]], in 1985; the couple's marriage has often been subject to tabloid speculation. He carries out official engagements and foreign visits on behalf of his brother, [[Arthur XI of Gelonia|King Arthur XI]]. He was created Duke of Roazhon in 1989. He served on the Crown Council as Chief-President from 2004 until 2006, and later as Deputy Chief Magistrate on the Crown Council's Standing Council of Chiefs and Clan Affairs.
Riocus married [[Ana Sezeca]], in 1985; the couple's marriage has often been subject to tabloid speculation. He carries out official engagements and foreign visits on behalf of his brother, [[Arthur XI of Gelonia|King Arthur XI]]. He was created Duke of Roazoha in 1989. He served on the Crown Council as Chief-President from 2004 until 2006, and later as Deputy Chief Magistrate on the Crown Council's Standing Council of Chiefs and Clan Affairs.
==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Prince Riocus was born at Kastell Roue, in Oxonia, on 9 June 1965, the second child of then [[Rimoete II of Gelonia|Genovefa, Princess Royal]] and [[Prince Hawise, Duke of Douarnenez]]. He was baptized into the [[Church of Gelonia]] on 20 August 1965.  
Prince Riocus was born at Castelo Segontia, in Oxonia, on 9 June 1965, the second child of then [[Robert IV of Gelonia|Robert, Duke of Oxonia]] and [[Alara of Ghant]]. He was baptized into the [[Church of Gelonia]] on 20 August 1965.  


Like his siblings, Riocus was attended to by a governess for his early education. He was then educated by private tutors until the age of 15, when he was enrolled at Aberlour, a boarding school in coastal northern Gelonia. While at Aberlour, he spent a year at St Peter in [[Turenne]] for an exchange program. After earning his {{wp|Baccalauréat|bac}} in 1980, he enrolled at Sciences Po Saint-Nazaire where he pursued a degree in {{wp|Philosophy, Politics and Economics|PPE}}. Upon returning to Gelonia after graduating in 1984, he joined the [[Gelonian Army|Royal Army]].
Like his siblings, Riocus was attended to by a governess for his early education. He was then educated by private tutors until the age of 15, when he was enrolled at Aberlour, a boarding school in coastal northern Gelonia. While at Aberlour, he spent a year at St Peter in [[Turenne]] for an exchange program. After earning his {{wp|Baccalauréat|bac}} in 1980, he enrolled at University of Ghish where he pursued a degree in {{wp|Philosophy, Politics and Economics|PPE}}. Upon returning to Gelonia after graduating in 1984, he joined the [[Gelonian Army|Royal Army]].
==Military service==
==Military service==
===1988 Brennia border crisis===
===1988 Brennia border crisis===
In 1988, Gelonian nationalist groups took part in a series of terrorist attacks in Brennia, a [[Latium|Latin]] border city of majority Gelonian-speaking residents. On April 19, the [[Gelonian National Front|GSB]] dressed members of the [[Gelonian Army|Gelonian Royal Army]] bombed a Latin government building in Brennia, killing three Latin Senators visiting the city. The attack prompted a political crisis between the countries and a brief military standoff. Riocus, a member of the Royal Army's 12th brigade, was stationed at Ranneg during the crisis. Though his presence in Ranneg was unknown to the public initially, it was leaked during the crisis, prompting [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] to ask for Riocus to be withdrawn, though Riocus and government refused his withdrawal.  
In 1988, Gelonian nationalist groups took part in a series of terrorist attacks in Brennia, a [[Latium|Latin]] border city of majority Gelonian-speaking residents. On April 19, the [[Gelonian National Front|GSB]] dressed members of the [[Gelonian Army|Gelonian Royal Army]] bombed a Latin government building in Brennia, killing three Latin Senators visiting the city. The attack prompted a political crisis between the countries and a brief military standoff. Riocus, a member of the Royal Army's 12th brigade, was stationed at Ranneg during the crisis. Though his presence in Ranneg was unknown to the public initially, it was leaked during the crisis, prompting [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] to ask for Riocus to be withdrawn, though Riocus and government refused his withdrawal.  


By April 22, Riocus was joined by [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] in Ranneg, and eventually met with [[Diana Augusta|Latin Empress Diana Augusta]], and [[Leo, Prince Consort]] to resolve the crisis. The crisis was resolved peacefully with the establishment of the [[Latin-Gelonian Council]].
By April 22, Riocus was joined by [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] in Ranneg, and eventually met with [[Leo X Claudius]] to resolve the crisis. The crisis was resolved peacefully with the establishment of the [[Latin-Gelonian Council]].
===Polnitsan Civil War===
===XXXX War===
Riocus was active military during the [[Polnitsan Civil War]], and was deployed along with Gelonian forces as part of the [[Polnitsan Civil War|allied coalition]]. Riocus took part in the [[Polnitsan Civil War#Módbrjóh|Second Battle of Módbrjóh]]. Riocus was recalled to Gelonia after his presence at the front was leaked to the press after the battle.
Riocus was active military during the [[XXXX War]], and was deployed along with Gelonian forces as part of the [[Polnitsan Civil War|allied coalition]]. Riocus took part in the [[XXXX War#Módbrjóh|Second Battle of ZZZZ]]. Riocus was recalled to Gelonia after his presence at the front was leaked to the press after the battle.
==Court and government roles==
==Court and government roles==
===Politics===
===Politics===
Riocus is a self-described conservative, and has faced scrutiny for comments in support of [[Soudarded]], a major right-wing political party. Ahead of the [[Gelonian general election, 2011|2011 election]], Riocus was seen campaigning for Soudarded candidates and accused of violating royal neutrality during elections. Riocus was a known a member of [[National Front (Turenne)|National Front]] as a student at Saint-Nazaire.
Riocus is a self-described conservative, and has faced scrutiny for comments in support of [[Guirrero]], a major right-wing political party. Ahead of the [[2011 Gelonian general election|2011 election]], Riocus was seen campaigning for Guirrero candidates. Riocus was a known a member of the [[List of political parties in Ghant|College Conservatives]] as a student at University of Ghish.


Riocus has held various court roles, including a term as Chief-President of the Crown Council. Since 2010, he has served as Deputy Chief Magistrate on the Standing Council of Chiefs and Clan Affairs. Since beginning as Deputy Chief Magistrate, the Council has elevated 15 {{wp|Armigerous clan|armigerous clans}} to clans of the name.
Riocus has held various court roles, including a term as Chief-President of the Crown Council. Since 2010, he has served as Deputy Chief Magistrate on the Standing Council of Chiefs and Clan Affairs. Since beginning as Deputy Chief Magistrate, the Council has elevated 20 {{wp|Armigerous clan|armigerous clans}} to clans of the name.
===Business and charitable works===
===Business and charitable works===
Riocus is considered an avid athlete, regularly participating in pick-up ice hockey, and golf. He hosts a weekly pick-up scrimmage at [[Dournfawr|Dournfawr Civic Center]], which often includes many prominent Gelonian figures, including X, Y, and Z.  
Riocus is considered an avid athlete, regularly participating in pick-up ice hockey, and golf. He hosts a weekly pick-up scrimmage at [[Arena Nationale]], which often includes many prominent Gelonian figures, including X, Y, and Z.  


Riocus is the founder and chief patron of a number of charities, including Veterans of Freedom of which he has served as Chairman since 2000. Riocus has sponsored scholarships at Aberlour, a Gelonian boarding school he attended, known as The Duke of Roazhon Award, which provides financial aid to students otherwise eligible to attend the school.  
Riocus is the founder and chief patron of a number of charities, including Veterans of Freedom of which he has served as Chairman since 2000. Riocus has sponsored scholarships at Aberlour, a Gelonian boarding school he attended, known as The Duke of Roazoha Award, which provides financial aid to students otherwise eligible to attend the school.  
==Courtship==
==Courtship==
===Marriage to Victoria of Siliniga===
===Marriage to Ana Sezeca===
On 9 November 1985, he married Victoria of Siliniga, the eldest daughter of [[Peter II of Garima|King Peter II of Garima]]. Riocus was invested as [[Peerages of Gelonia|Duke of Roazhon]] in the same ceremony, with letters patent issued by [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] the previous day. It was the first creation of a new Duke of Roazhon since the 17th century. They courted briefly in 1983, until Riocus joined the Royal Army in 1984. A year later their engagement was announced after rumors of a failed courtship between Riocus and XXXX.  
On 9 November 1985, he married Ana Sezeca, his second cousin and the eldest daughter of [[Adiuni Sezeca|Chief Adiuni Sezeca]]. Riocus was invested as [[Peerages of Gelonia|Duke of Roazoha]] in the same ceremony, with letters patent issued by [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] the previous day. It was the first creation of a new Duke of Roazoha since the 17th century. They courted briefly in 1983, until Riocus joined the Royal Army in 1984. A year later their engagement was announced after rumors of a failed courtship between Riocus and XXXX.  


The marriage to Victoria was well received by Gelonians, along to his brother Arthur's first marriage to [[Loeiza Taneta]], and widely cited as a <nowiki>"breath of fresh air for a family only focused on establishing prestige"</nowiki> by the Gelonian press. They have four children. The marriage reportedly became strained after Robert's birth, as rumors of affairs grew.  
The marriage to Sezeca was well received by Gelonians, along to his brother Arthur's first marriage to [[Loeiza Taneta]], and widely cited as a <nowiki>"breath of fresh air for a family only focused on establishing prestige"</nowiki> by the Gelonian press. They have five children. The marriage reportedly became strained after Robert's birth, as rumors of affairs grew.  
==Issue==
==Issue==
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|colspan=4|'' '''By Victoria of Siliniga:''' ''
|colspan=4|'' '''By [[Ana Sezeca]]:''' ''
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|[[Riordan of Roazhon|Prince Riordan]]||{{birth date and age|1986|5|18|df=y}}|| || Married [[Louise, Duchess of Köstritz]]; had issue.
|[[Alan of Roazoha|Prince Alan]]||{{birth date and age|1986|5|18|df=y}}|| || Married TBD; had issue.
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|[[Gaudentia of Roazhon|Princess Gaudentia]]||{{birth date and age|1988|2|22|df=y}}|| || Ohaide to [[Nathan IV of Ghant]]; had issue.
|[[Robert of Roazoha|Prince Robert]]||{{birth date and age|1988|8|27|df=y}}|| || Married TBD; had issue.
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|[[Robert of Roazhon|Prince Robert]]||{{birth date and age|1990|8|27|df=y}}|| || Married [[Maria of Utica]]
|[[Guinevere of Roazoha|Princess Guinevere]]||{{birth date and age|1990|2|22|df=y}}|| || Married TBD; had issue.
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|[[Vivienne of Roazhon|Princess Vivienne]]||{{birth date and age|1993|8|27|df=y}}|| || Married [[Margus of Staalmark|Prince Margus of Staalmark]]
|[[Vivienne of Roazoha|Princess Vivienne]]||{{birth date and age|1993|8|27|df=y}}|| || Married [[Margus of Staalmark|Prince Margus of Staalmark]]
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|[[Charlotte of Roazoha|Princess Charlotte]]||{{birth date and age|1996|4|9|df=y}}|| || Married TBD
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==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
===Titles and styles===
===Titles and styles===
*'''9 June 1962 – 19 September 1970:''' ''His Highness'' Prince Riocus of Douarnenez
*'''9 June 1962 – 19 September 1970:''' ''His Highness'' Prince Riocus of Gelonia
*'''19 September 1970 – 9 April 1985:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Prince Riocus
*'''19 September 1970 – 9 April 1985:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Prince Riocus
*'''9 April 1985 – present:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Duke of Roazhon
*'''9 April 1985 – present:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Duke of Roazoha
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|Gelonia}}: Knight of the Most Noble and Distinguished Order of the Clover [[file:Order of the Thistle UK ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Gelonia}}: Knight of the Most Noble and Distinguished Order of the Clover [[file:Order of the Thistle UK ribbon.svg|50px]]
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====Foreign honors====
====Foreign honors====
*[[File:Flag of the German Empire.svg|25px]] [[House of Rahdenburg]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Rahdenburg [[file:Order of the Black Eagle - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flag of the German Empire.svg|25px]] [[House of Rahdenburg]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Rahdenburg [[file:Order of the Black Eagle - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg|25px]] [[House of Köstritz]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Ducal Order of Köstritz [[file:South Atlantic Medal BAR.svg|50px]]
*[[File:Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg|25px]] [[House of Kostritz]]: Knight Grand Cross of the Ducal Order of Köstritz [[file:South Atlantic Medal BAR.svg|50px]]


==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
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|5= 5. Caroline of Nyrundy
|5= 5. [[Eleanor of Nyrundy and Mysia]]
|6= 6. [[Robert IV of Gelonia]]
|6= 6. [[Alexander of Ghant|Prince Alexander of Ghant]]
|7= 7. [[Teresa of Ghant|Princess Teresa of Ghant]]
|7= 7. [[Sophie of Montgisard|Princess Sophie of Montgisard]]
|8= 8. Arthur Rouanti (=24)
|8= 8. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
|9= 9. Princess Christina of Ghant (=25)
|9= 9. [[Sara Courcouia]]
|10= 10.  
|10= 10. [[John VII, Elector of Nyrundy]]
|11= 11.  
|11= 11. [[Irene I of Mysia]]
|12= 12. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
|12= 12. [[Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant]]
|13= 13. Béatrice Créquy
|13= 13. [[Lucia of Alba|Princess Lucia of Alba]]
|14= 14. [[Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant]]
|14= 14. [[Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard]]
|15= 15. [[Princess Lucia of Alba]]
|15= 15. [[Luciana of Canosa]]
|16= 16. Rhydius Rouanti
|16= 16. [[Arthur Rounati (born 1875)|Arthur Rouanti]]
|17= 17.  
|17= 17. PLACEHOLDER
|18= 18. [[Sebastian I of Ghant]]
|18= 18. [[Eudes Courcouis]]
|19= 19. [[Princess Adélaïde of Valôme]]
|19= 19. PLACEHOLDER
|20= 20.  
|20= 20. [[Otto X, Elector of Nyrundy]]
|21= 21.  
|21= 21. [[Ludmilla of Tungria]]
|22= 22.  
|22= 22. [[George II of Mysia]]
|23= 23.  
|23= 23. [[Agnes of Latium (born 1854)|Princess Agnes of Latium]]
|24= 24. Arthur Rouanti (=8)
|24= 24. [[Nathan III of Ghant]]
|25= 25. Princess Christina of Ghant (=9)
|25= 25. [[Edaalya of Onneria|Princess Edaalya of Onneria]]
|26= 26. Louis-Joseph, Duke of Harcourt
|26= 26. [[Prince Michael, Duke of Alba]]
|27= 27. Anne Bonailly
|27= 27. PLACEHOLDER
|28= 28. [[Nathan III of Ghant]]
|28= 28. [[Robert IV, Prince of Montgisard]]
|29= 29. [[Edaalya of Onneria|Princess Edaalya of Onneria]]
|29= 29. [[Dianne of Melfi]]
|30= 30. [[Prince Michael, Duke of Alba]]
|30= 30. [[John IV, Count of Canosa]]
|31= 31. [[Marie-Amélie of Prusson]]
|31= 31. [[Elisabetta of Montgisard|Princess Elisabetta of Montgisard]]
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Peerages of Gelonia|Duke of Roazhon]]  
*[[Peerages of Gelonia|Duke of Roazoha]]  
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Prince Riocus
Riocus of Roazoha.jpg
Duke of Roazoha
Tenure9 April 1985 – present
Heir apparentPrince Alan
Born (1965-06-09) 9 June 1965 (age 59)
Castelo Segontia, Oxonia, Gelonia
Spouse
Ana Sezeca (m. 1985)
Issue
Detail
Full name
Riocus Alanus Jor Brennus Lugotorix
HouseRouanti
FatherRobert IV of Gelonia
MotherAlara of Ghant
ReligionChurch of Gelonia
Military career
Service/branchGelonia Royal Army
Years of service1984–2009 (end of active service)
RankBrigadier
Battles/warsXXXX War
Gelonian Royal Family
Coat of Arms of the King of Gelonia
Extended royal family

Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazoha (Riocus Alan Jor Brennus Lugotorix; b. 9 June 1962) is a member of the Gelonian Royal Family. He is the second child of King Robert IV and Alara of Ghant. At the time of his birth, he was third in line to the throne; he is currently eleventh.

He held the rank of Colonel, and currently the honorary rank of Brigadier in the Gelonian Royal Army. In 2005, he served as part of the Gelonian contingent to the allied coalition in the XXXX War. He left active military service in 2007, though continues to serve as a key liaison between the Crown Council and the Gelonian Armed Forces. Riocus is patron to numerous charities, primarily relating to various veterans causes.

Riocus married Ana Sezeca, in 1985; the couple's marriage has often been subject to tabloid speculation. He carries out official engagements and foreign visits on behalf of his brother, King Arthur XI. He was created Duke of Roazoha in 1989. He served on the Crown Council as Chief-President from 2004 until 2006, and later as Deputy Chief Magistrate on the Crown Council's Standing Council of Chiefs and Clan Affairs.

Early life and education

Prince Riocus was born at Castelo Segontia, in Oxonia, on 9 June 1965, the second child of then Robert, Duke of Oxonia and Alara of Ghant. He was baptized into the Church of Gelonia on 20 August 1965.

Like his siblings, Riocus was attended to by a governess for his early education. He was then educated by private tutors until the age of 15, when he was enrolled at Aberlour, a boarding school in coastal northern Gelonia. While at Aberlour, he spent a year at St Peter in Turenne for an exchange program. After earning his bac in 1980, he enrolled at University of Ghish where he pursued a degree in PPE. Upon returning to Gelonia after graduating in 1984, he joined the Royal Army.

Military service

1988 Brennia border crisis

In 1988, Gelonian nationalist groups took part in a series of terrorist attacks in Brennia, a Latin border city of majority Gelonian-speaking residents. On April 19, the GSB dressed members of the Gelonian Royal Army bombed a Latin government building in Brennia, killing three Latin Senators visiting the city. The attack prompted a political crisis between the countries and a brief military standoff. Riocus, a member of the Royal Army's 12th brigade, was stationed at Ranneg during the crisis. Though his presence in Ranneg was unknown to the public initially, it was leaked during the crisis, prompting King Robert IV to ask for Riocus to be withdrawn, though Riocus and government refused his withdrawal.

By April 22, Riocus was joined by King Robert IV in Ranneg, and eventually met with Leo X Claudius to resolve the crisis. The crisis was resolved peacefully with the establishment of the Latin-Gelonian Council.

XXXX War

Riocus was active military during the XXXX War, and was deployed along with Gelonian forces as part of the allied coalition. Riocus took part in the Second Battle of ZZZZ. Riocus was recalled to Gelonia after his presence at the front was leaked to the press after the battle.

Court and government roles

Politics

Riocus is a self-described conservative, and has faced scrutiny for comments in support of Guirrero, a major right-wing political party. Ahead of the 2011 election, Riocus was seen campaigning for Guirrero candidates. Riocus was a known a member of the College Conservatives as a student at University of Ghish.

Riocus has held various court roles, including a term as Chief-President of the Crown Council. Since 2010, he has served as Deputy Chief Magistrate on the Standing Council of Chiefs and Clan Affairs. Since beginning as Deputy Chief Magistrate, the Council has elevated 20 armigerous clans to clans of the name.

Business and charitable works

Riocus is considered an avid athlete, regularly participating in pick-up ice hockey, and golf. He hosts a weekly pick-up scrimmage at Arena Nationale, which often includes many prominent Gelonian figures, including X, Y, and Z.

Riocus is the founder and chief patron of a number of charities, including Veterans of Freedom of which he has served as Chairman since 2000. Riocus has sponsored scholarships at Aberlour, a Gelonian boarding school he attended, known as The Duke of Roazoha Award, which provides financial aid to students otherwise eligible to attend the school.

Courtship

Marriage to Ana Sezeca

On 9 November 1985, he married Ana Sezeca, his second cousin and the eldest daughter of Chief Adiuni Sezeca. Riocus was invested as Duke of Roazoha in the same ceremony, with letters patent issued by King Robert IV the previous day. It was the first creation of a new Duke of Roazoha since the 17th century. They courted briefly in 1983, until Riocus joined the Royal Army in 1984. A year later their engagement was announced after rumors of a failed courtship between Riocus and XXXX.

The marriage to Sezeca was well received by Gelonians, along to his brother Arthur's first marriage to Loeiza Taneta, and widely cited as a "breath of fresh air for a family only focused on establishing prestige" by the Gelonian press. They have five children. The marriage reportedly became strained after Robert's birth, as rumors of affairs grew.

Issue

Name Date of birth Date of death Spouses
By Ana Sezeca:
Prince Alan (1986-05-18) 18 May 1986 (age 38) Married TBD; had issue.
Prince Robert (1988-08-27) 27 August 1988 (age 36) Married TBD; had issue.
Princess Guinevere (1990-02-22) 22 February 1990 (age 34) Married TBD; had issue.
Princess Vivienne (1993-08-27) 27 August 1993 (age 31) Married Prince Margus of Staalmark
Princess Charlotte (1996-04-09) 9 April 1996 (age 28) Married TBD

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

  • 9 June 1962 – 19 September 1970: His Highness Prince Riocus of Gelonia
  • 19 September 1970 – 9 April 1985: His Royal Highness The Prince Riocus
  • 9 April 1985 – present: His Royal Highness The Duke of Roazoha

Honors

  •  Gelonia: Knight of the Most Noble and Distinguished Order of the Clover Order of the Thistle UK ribbon.svg
  •  Gelonia: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg

Foreign honors

Ancestry

See also

Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazoha
Born: 9 June 1962
Lines of succession
Preceded by
The Princess Eva 		Succession to the Gelonian throne
11th position 		Followed by
Prince Alan
Gelonian nobility
Vacant
4th creation extinct in 1645
 Duke of Roazoha
1985–present 		Incumbent
Heir apparent:
Prince Alan
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