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'''Prince Leo of Ghant''' (''Leo John Robert Aurelius''; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as '''Prince Leo''', is third child and second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the [[Obsidian Throne]]; he is currently fifth.
'''Prince Leo of Ghant, Duke of Meud''' (''Leo John Robert Aurelius''; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as '''Prince Leo''', is third child and second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the [[Obsidian Throne]]; he is currently fifth.


Born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Leo was educated at Sanctus Michaelis, in [[Castellum]], and later underwent officer training and university studies at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. While at Olympia, he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. Following his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain in the [[Ghantish Army]], and served as a [[wikipedia:military attaché|defense attaché]] at the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum. Later, Leo served alongside Latin Armed Forces, and the [[List of Latin legions#Active legions|4th legion]] before he took a leave of absence in 2017.
Born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Leo was educated at Sanctus Michaelis, in [[Castellum]], and later underwent officer training and university studies at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. While at Olympia, he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. Following his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain in the [[Ghantish Army]], and served as a [[wikipedia:military attaché|defense attaché]] at the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum. Later, Leo served alongside Latin Armed Forces, and the [[List of Latin legions#Active legions|4th legion]] before he took a leave of absence in 2017.
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In spring 2018, he was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]]. His tenure as Justiciar saw an increase in investigations and prosecutions into corruption among Ghantish imperial courtiers and officials.
In spring 2018, he was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]]. His tenure as Justiciar saw an increase in investigations and prosecutions into corruption among Ghantish imperial courtiers and officials.
==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Leo was born at Empress Elena Hospital, in [[Ghish]], [[Ghant]] on 31 August 1990. He is the third child of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. He was named Leo for his grandfather [[Leo X Claudius]] and John for his father. His birth was celebrated in Ghant and in Latium. Leo was baptized into the [[Church of Ghant]], on 20 January 1991. His godparents are X, Y; then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]] (his mother's brother); and [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]] (Jason's wife). He and his siblings were raised at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish during the reign of his grandfather. At court, Leo was known as an active, lively, and willful child.  
Leo was born at Empress Elena Hospital, in [[Ghish]], [[Ghant]] on 31 August 1990. He is the third child of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. He was named Leo for his grandfather [[Leo X Claudius]] and John for his father. His birth was celebrated in Ghant and in Latium. Leo was baptized into the [[Church of Ghant]], on 20 January 1991. His godparents are X, Y; then [[Jacobus VI Augustus of Latium|Jacobus, Prince of Youth]] (his mother's brother); and [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]] (Jacobus's wife). He and his siblings were raised at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish during the reign of his grandfather. At court, Leo was known as an active, lively, and willful child.  


From 2004 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium under the supervision of his uncle [[Jason VI, Latin Emperor|Emperor Jason VI Claudius]]. Due to his father’s medical conditions, Leo and his family often spent much of winter in the Periclean region, including [[Montgisard]], [[Gran Aligonia]] and the Latin island of [[Mariana]].
From 2004 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium under the supervision of his uncle [[Jacobus VI Claudius|Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius]]. Due to his father’s medical conditions, Leo and his family often spent much of winter in the Periclean region, including [[Montgisard]], [[Gran Aligonia]] and the Latin island of [[Mariana]].
==Education==
==Education==
Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and [[Latium]], particularly [[Perateia]], to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 2004, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, Emperor Jason VI Claudius, and resided at court.  
Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and [[Latium]], particularly [[Perateia]], to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 2004, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius, and resided in Castellum.  


Leo’s education in Latium began at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria of Latium]]. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], as well as his native [[Ghantish language|Ghantish]]. He also received lessons on {{wp|English language|Arthuristan}}, [[wikipedia:French language|Audonic]], and [[wikipedia:Pontic language|Mysian]].  
Leo’s education in Latium began at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria of Latium]]. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], as well as his native [[Ghantish language|Ghantish]]. He also received lessons on [[wikipedia:English language|Arthuristan]], [[wikipedia:French language|Audonian]], and [[wikipedia:Tsakonian language|Perateian]].
 
He then attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his [[wikipedia:Baccalauréat|bac]] in 2007. He chose to forgo a gap year, and joined the [[Ghantish Army]], where he enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]] for officer training after being granted a foreign cadet exemption from his uncle. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2010 with a commission as a [[wikipedia:Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Captain]] in the Ghantish Army.


He then attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his {{wp|Baccalauréat|bac}} in 2007. He chose to forgo a gap year, and joined the [[Ghantish Army]], where he enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]] for officer training after being granted a foreign cadet exemption from his uncle. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2010 with a commission as a {{wp|Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Captain}} in the Ghantish Army.
==Military Career==
==Military Career==
[[File:Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Prince Leo at an Imperial court event in 2015.]]Leo received his military training at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], Latium’s main military service academy. He was first enrolled as a cadet in 2009, and during his first year participated in the Student Conference on Belisarian Affairs as his primary extracurricular activity. After undergoing training and schooling for three years at Olympia, Leo was commissioned on 1 June 2012 as a {{wp|Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Decurion}}. Following his commission, Leo sought active service, but instead his brother assigned him to the Ghantish Embassy, in Castellum, as a [[wikipedia:military attaché|defense attaché]] where he served as a liaison with Latin Imperial court. Serving in this role from 2010 to 2016, Leo was regularly at the Palace of Augustus, and worked in close cooperation with Latin officials on matters of [[Ghantish-Latin relations]]. In 2016, Leo was made a military tribune by his uncle – the first to either a foreign national or foreign-born prince in nearly 300 years.  
[[File:Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Prince Leo at an Imperial court event in 2015.]]Leo received his military training at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]], Latium’s main military service academy. He was first enrolled as a cadet in 2009, and during his first year participated in the Student Conference on Belisarian Affairs as his primary extracurricular activity. After undergoing training and schooling for three years at Olympia, Leo was commissioned on 1 June 2012 as a Captain in the Ghantish army. Following his commission, Leo sought active service, but instead his brother assigned him to the Ghantish Embassy, in Castellum, as a [[wikipedia:military attaché|defense attaché]] where he served as a liaison with Latin Imperial court. Serving in this role from 2012 to 2014, Leo was regularly at the Palace of Augustus, and worked in close cooperation with Latin officials on matters of [[Ghantish-Latin relations]]. In 2016, Leo was named a military tribune by his uncle – the first to either a foreign national or foreign-born prince in nearly 300 years. Leo was put on leave in early January 2017, and remains a member of the army reserve.
 
==Perateian Synedrion==
In 2015, Leo was appointed to the Perateian Synedrion by his cousin [[Constantine XX Claudius|Emperor Constantine XII Claudius]]. His role on the Synedrion was undefined early on, but he was one of Constantine's chief advisors during his early reign as junior emperor. Leo later oversaw the creation of the [[Local Council (Perateia)|Local Council]], and served as its chairman in the emperor's absence.


From January 2015 until April 2015, Leo spent time with a cohort of the 7th legion along the Lyncanestrian-Skladafen border. Leo participated in numerous military exercises while stationed with the [[List of Latin legions|4th Legion]], including war games with Belisarian allies. In April 2015, Leo joined a detachment of 4th Legion, stationed in Kalymnos, outside of [[Leonopolis]], in the [[Diocese of the East]]. While in Kalymnos, Leo assisted the 4h legion in providing aid and support to residents of Orestiada following an earthquake. Leo also served under [[Count of the East|Count]] [[Frederick, Duke of Rahdenburg]] as a temporary aide-de-camp. Leo was on hand for the unexpected arrival of his cousin [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]] - then Queen of Aretias - and, on 24 August, escorted her back to Castellum. He was put on leave in early January 2017, and remains a member of the army reserve.
Leo resigned from his post on 11 July 2016.
==Ghantish Privy Council==
==Ghantish Privy Council==
===Imperial Justiciar===
===Imperial Justiciar===
In spring 2018, Leo was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]] by his half-brother, [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]. Prior to his appointment, he held a seat on the Ghantish Privy Council as an Adjunct since 2006. Since becoming Justiciar, Leo has removed many of his predecessor's appointments and installed his own subordinates. He has made an effort to target corruption in Ghantish imperial court, and has authorized the investigation and arrest of a number of court officials.
In spring 2017, Leo was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]] by his half-brother, [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]. Prior to his appointment, he held a seat on the Ghantish Privy Council as an Adjunct since 2006, but had been absent from court since 2015. Since becoming Justiciar, Leo has removed many of his predecessor's appointments and installed his own subordinates. He has made an effort to target corruption in Ghantish imperial court, and has authorized the investigation and arrest of a number of court officials.


Despite prioritizing an anti-corruption agenda, he has numerous critics at court and in Ghant who have denounced his liberal use of Imperial Marshals to carry out arrests. The most notable of these critics is his cousin, [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]], who has pardoned a number of those who have been arrested and prosecuted. These pardons are said to have caused an ever growing rift at court between the various factions. In 2019, reports circulated that Leo offered his resignation to his brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]; however a spokesperson from the Justicar's office stated that the report was "unfounded."
Despite prioritizing an anti-corruption agenda, he has numerous critics at court and in Ghant who have denounced his liberal use of Imperial Marshals to carry out arrests. The most notable of these critics is his cousin, [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]], who has pardoned a number of those who have been arrested and prosecuted. These pardons are said to have caused an ever growing rift at court between the various factions. In 2019, reports circulated that Leo offered his resignation to his brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]; however a spokesperson from the Justicar's office stated that the report was "unfounded."
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Leo was appointed Imperial Manus, charged with the administration and the premier office of the Ghantish Imperial court, replacing his cousin [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]].
Leo was appointed Imperial Manus, charged with the administration and the premier office of the Ghantish Imperial court, replacing his cousin [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]].
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Little is known of Prince Leo's personal life. The most widely known fact of Leo's personal life is that he and Emperor [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]] are close friends; Leo was the best man at Constantine's wedding in December 2017. Leo is a known football fan, and is a fan of [[Liga Premier]] side FC Imperialis Ianiculum. Along with his military training, Leo is known to be trained at traditional arms, though his swordsmanship skills are largely unknown. He came into possession of the [[Arragaran steel]] sword Lokatz.
Little is known of Prince Leo's personal life. The most widely known fact of Leo's personal life is that he and Emperor [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]] are close friends; Leo was the best man at Constantine's wedding in December 2017. Leo is a known football fan, and is a fan of [[Liga Premier]] side Imperialis Ianiculum. Along with his military training, Leo is known to be trained at traditional arms, though his swordsmanship skills remain largely unknown. He came into possession of the [[Arragaran steel]] sword Lokatz.


In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae, in Blachernae, Latium. It is his primary residence in Latium, though he maintains an apartment at various Imperial residences, including the Palace of Augustus.
In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae, in Blachernae, Latium. It is his primary residence in Latium, though he maintains an apartment at various Imperial residences, including the Palace of Augustus.
===Courtships===
===Courtships===
Rumors of relationship between Leo and [[Anna Kinnamos]], now a Latin Senator, extend as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at Sanctus Michaelis in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. In 2010, Leo briefly courted XXXX, and from 2011 to 2012 courted [[Antonia Antistia]].
Rumors of relationship between Leo and [[Anna Kinnamina]], now a Latin Senator, extend as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at Sanctus Michaelis in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. In 2010, Leo briefly courted XXXX, and from 2014 to 2015 courted [[Antonia Antistia]].


In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the [[Izotza|Kingdom of Izotza]], in [[Ghant]], to court [[Izolde I of Izotza|Queen Izolde I]] at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Though he was still an active member of the Latin Army, Leo frequented Izotza between 2014 and 2016. In summer 2015, Izolde gave birth to a daughter, [[Edura, Crown Princess of Izotza]]. Izolde has thus far refused to speak on her daughter's paternity, though Leo is believed to be Edura's father.
In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the [[Izotza|Kingdom of Izotza]], in [[Ghant]], to court [[Izolde I of Izotza|Queen Izolde I]] at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Leo frequented Izotza between 2015.


[[File:Getty villa, peristilio esterno 11.JPG|thumb|left|180px|Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.]]
[[File:Getty villa, peristilio esterno 11.JPG|thumb|left|180px|Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.]]
==Marriage==
==Marriage==
In 2015, Leo began a relationship with [[Lena, Princess Royal|Lena, Princess Royal of Gelonia]]. The relationship was confirmed in June 2015. They became engaged on 9 February 2016, which was the first such royal engagement in Gelonia announced on social media.
In February 2016, Leo traveled to Keld to obtain approve to court with [[Lucia of Keld]]. The courtship was confirmed in April 2016. They became engaged on 12 July 2016, with an official announcement by the Ghantish Imperial Court a week later.


The couple resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, following their engagement, during which Leo was serving as Imperial Justiciar. They were married on 1 February 2019, at the [[Castellum ab Alba#Religion|Ghish Cathedral]], upon which Leo was granted an estate in [[Ghant#Administrative divisions|Low Ghant]] by his brother Emperor Nathan.
Leo resigned his post in [[Perateia]] following the announcement of the engagement, and the couple resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, thereafter. He was subsequently appointed to the office of Imperial Justiciar by his brother Emperor Nathan. Leo and Joanna were married on 19 October 2016, at the [[Ghish|Ghish Cathedral]], upon which Leo was granted an estate in [[Ghant#Administrative divisions|Low Ghant]] by his brother Emperor Nathan.
===Children===
===Children===
Leo and Lena had their first child, Alara, on 18 October 2016. Their second child, Arthur, was born on 15 August 2019.
Leo and Joanna had their first child, Constantine, on 18 October 2017. They announced that Joanna was expecting their second child in January 2020. Their second child, Philippa, was born on 4 July 2020. Lucia gave birth to the couple's third child on 12 November 2022.
Leo and Lena have two children:
Leo and Lucia have three children:
*[[Alara of Meud|Princess ''Alara'' Isabella Caroline Diana]], born 18 October 2016 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
*[[Constantine of Ghant|Prince ''Constantine'' John Michael James]], born 9 September 2017 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
*[[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia (born 2019)|Prince ''Arthur'' Sibylla Maria Diana, Duke of Oxonia]], born 15 August 2019 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
*[[Philippa of Ghant|Princess ''Philippa'' Diana Christina Amelia]], born 4 July 2020 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
*[[Peter of Ghant|Prince ''Peter'' James Robert William]], born 12 November 2022 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
 
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
===Titles and styles===
===Titles and styles===
{{Infobox Royal styles
| name        = The Duke of Meud
| image      = [[file:Coat of Arms of Leo of Ghant and Latium.png|50px]]
| reference  = His Imperial Highness
| spoken      = Your Highness
| alternative = His Highness
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* '''31 August 1990 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince Leo
* '''31 August 1990 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince Leo
** '''19 May 1997 – 8 November 2014''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince Imperial
** '''19 May 1997 – 8 November 2014''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Prince Imperial
;In Gelonia
;In Latium
*'''31 January 2019 – present''': ''His Royal Highness'' The Duke of Meud
*'''31 January 2019 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Arretium
Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and a male-line member of the [[House of Gentry]]. While entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at [[Academia Militaris Olympia|Olympia]], Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as <nowiki>"Hyperboreae"</nowiki> (''of Ghant'').
Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and a male-line member of the [[House of Gentry]]. While entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at [[Academia Militaris Olympia|Olympia]], Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as <nowiki>"Hyperboreae"</nowiki> (''of Ghant'').


He is a Knight of the Order of the Ram, and holds Knight Commander of the Ancient Equestrian Order and Grand Cross of the Sacred Order of Felix. He is also a recipient of the Medal for Valor and holds Membership in the Most Ancient Praetorian Order. He is a member of the [[Emperor's Council of Latium|Emperor's Council]] and a {{wp|Personal aide-de-camp}} to the [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor]].
He is a Knight of the Order of the Ram, and holds Knight Commander of the Ancient Equestrian Order and Grand Cross of the Sacred Order of Felix. He is also a recipient of the Medal for Valor and holds Membership in the Most Ancient Praetorian Order. He is a member of the [[Emperor's Council of Latium|Emperor's Council]] and a {{wp|Personal aide-de-camp}} to the [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor]].
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|Gelonia}}: Royal Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand [[file:UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Gelonia}}: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand [[file:UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg|50px]]
====Medals====
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Blood of the Eagle [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Recipient of the Medal for Valor [[File:Purple Heart ribbon.svg|50px]]
====Foreign honors====
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle [[File:AquilaRomana0.png|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle [[File:AquilaRomana0.png|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown [[File:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation_ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown [[File:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation_ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Lyncanestria}}: [[Order of the Golden Sceptre|Officer of the Order of the Golden Sceptre]] <imgur w="50">qn7pDc5.png</imgur> <small>19 November 2017</small>
*{{flag|Perateia}}: Knight of the Order of Golden Fleece [[File:POL Order Orła Białego BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Schaumberg}}: Knight of the Order of the Elizabeth Cross [[File:3840px Ribbon bar of Friedrich Order.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Rahdenburg}}: Knight of the Order of Red Eagle [[file:D-PRU Hohenzollern Order BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Mauriziana_BAR.svg|50px]] <small>30 June 2017</small>
*{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Mauriziana_BAR.svg|50px]] <small>30 June 2017</small>
====Medals====
*{{flag|Latium}}: Recipient of the Medal for Valor [[File:Purple Heart ribbon.svg|50px]]
==Issue==
==Issue==
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| [[#Issue|Prince Constantine]]
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| [[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia (born 2019)|Arthur, Duke of Oxonia]]
| [[#Issue|Princess Philippa]]
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==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
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|4= 4. [[Alan I of Ghant]]
|4= 4. [[Alan I of Ghant]]
|5= 5. [[Grace of Langael|Grace Galan]]
|5= 5. [[Grace of Langael|Grace Galan]]
|6= 6. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|6= 6. [[Leo X Claudius|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|7= 7. [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Anicia]]
|7= 7. [[Diana I Anicia]]
|8= 8. [[Michael I of Ghant]]
|8= 8. [[Michael I of Ghant]]
|9= 9. [[Beladore of Gelonia|Princess Beladore of Gelonia]]
|9= 9. [[Beladore of Gelonia|Princess Beladore of Gelonia]]
|10= 10. Raul, Lord of Langael
|10= 10. Raul, Lord of Langael
|11= 11. Delfina Guégani
|11= 11. Delfina Guegani
|12= 12. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|12= 12. [[Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
|13= 13. [[Isabella of Thapse|Princess Isabella of Thapse]]
|13= 13. [[Isabella of Thapse|Princess Isabella of Thapse]]
|14= 14. [[Constantine XIX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|14= 14. [[Constantine XIX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XIX Anicius]]
|15= 15. [[Christine of Rahdenburg]]
|15= 15. [[Christine of Rahdenburg]]
|16= 16. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant
|16= 16. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant
|17= 17. [[Princess Lucia of Youth]]
|17= 17. [[Lucia of Alba|Princess Lucia of Alba]]
|18= 18. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
|18= 18. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
|19= 19. [[Sara Courcouia]]
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Leo of Ghant
Duke of Arretium
Prince Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg
Born (1990-08-31) 31 August 1990 (age 34)
Empress Elena Hospital, Ghish, Ghant
Spouse
Lucia of Keld (m. 2016)
Issue
Detail
Full name
Leo John Robert Aurelius
HouseGentry
FatherJohn IV of Ghant
MotherIsabella of Latium
ReligionChurch of Ghant
Military career
Allegiance Ghant
Service/branch Ghantish Army
Years of service2009–present
Ghantish Imperial Family
Coat of Arms of the Emperor of Ghant
Extended imperial family

Prince Leo of Ghant (Leo John Robert Aurelius; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as Prince Leo, is third child and second son of John IV of Ghant and Princess Isabella of Latium. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the Obsidian Throne; he is currently fifth.

Born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Leo was educated at Sanctus Michaelis, in Castellum, and later underwent officer training and university studies at Academia Militaris Olympia. While at Olympia, he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. Following his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain in the Ghantish Army, and served as a defense attaché at the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum. Later, Leo served alongside Latin Armed Forces, and the 4th legion before he took a leave of absence in 2017.

In spring 2018, he was appointed Imperial Justiciar of Ghant. His tenure as Justiciar saw an increase in investigations and prosecutions into corruption among Ghantish imperial courtiers and officials.

Early Life

Leo was born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Ghant on 31 August 1990. He is the third child of John IV of Ghant and Princess Isabella of Latium. He was named Leo for his grandfather Leo X Claudius and John for his father. His birth was celebrated in Ghant and in Latium. Leo was baptized into the Church of Ghant, on 20 January 1991. His godparents are X, Y; then Jacobus, Prince of Youth (his mother's brother); and Stephania Pinaria (Jacobus's wife). He and his siblings were raised at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish during the reign of his grandfather. At court, Leo was known as an active, lively, and willful child.

From 2004 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium under the supervision of his uncle Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius. Due to his father’s medical conditions, Leo and his family often spent much of winter in the Periclean region, including Montgisard, Gran Aligonia and the Latin island of Mariana.

Education

Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and Latium, particularly Perateia, to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 2004, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius, and resided in Castellum.

Leo’s education in Latium began at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin Princess Maria of Latium. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in Latin, as well as his native Ghantish. He also received lessons on Arthuristan, Audonian, and Perateian.

He then attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his bac in 2007. He chose to forgo a gap year, and joined the Ghantish Army, where he enrolled at Academia Militaris Olympia for officer training after being granted a foreign cadet exemption from his uncle. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2010 with a commission as a Captain in the Ghantish Army.

Military Career

File:Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg
Prince Leo at an Imperial court event in 2015.

Leo received his military training at Academia Militaris Olympia, Latium’s main military service academy. He was first enrolled as a cadet in 2009, and during his first year participated in the Student Conference on Belisarian Affairs as his primary extracurricular activity. After undergoing training and schooling for three years at Olympia, Leo was commissioned on 1 June 2012 as a Captain in the Ghantish army. Following his commission, Leo sought active service, but instead his brother assigned him to the Ghantish Embassy, in Castellum, as a defense attaché where he served as a liaison with Latin Imperial court. Serving in this role from 2012 to 2014, Leo was regularly at the Palace of Augustus, and worked in close cooperation with Latin officials on matters of Ghantish-Latin relations. In 2016, Leo was named a military tribune by his uncle – the first to either a foreign national or foreign-born prince in nearly 300 years. Leo was put on leave in early January 2017, and remains a member of the army reserve.

Perateian Synedrion

In 2015, Leo was appointed to the Perateian Synedrion by his cousin Emperor Constantine XII Claudius. His role on the Synedrion was undefined early on, but he was one of Constantine's chief advisors during his early reign as junior emperor. Leo later oversaw the creation of the Local Council, and served as its chairman in the emperor's absence.

Leo resigned from his post on 11 July 2016.

Ghantish Privy Council

Imperial Justiciar

In spring 2017, Leo was appointed Imperial Justiciar of Ghant by his half-brother, Emperor Nathan IV. Prior to his appointment, he held a seat on the Ghantish Privy Council as an Adjunct since 2006, but had been absent from court since 2015. Since becoming Justiciar, Leo has removed many of his predecessor's appointments and installed his own subordinates. He has made an effort to target corruption in Ghantish imperial court, and has authorized the investigation and arrest of a number of court officials.

Despite prioritizing an anti-corruption agenda, he has numerous critics at court and in Ghant who have denounced his liberal use of Imperial Marshals to carry out arrests. The most notable of these critics is his cousin, Princess Cassandra, who has pardoned a number of those who have been arrested and prosecuted. These pardons are said to have caused an ever growing rift at court between the various factions. In 2019, reports circulated that Leo offered his resignation to his brother Emperor Nathan IV; however a spokesperson from the Justicar's office stated that the report was "unfounded."

Imperial Manus

Leo was appointed Imperial Manus, charged with the administration and the premier office of the Ghantish Imperial court, replacing his cousin Princess Cassandra.

Personal life

Little is known of Prince Leo's personal life. The most widely known fact of Leo's personal life is that he and Emperor Constantine XX are close friends; Leo was the best man at Constantine's wedding in December 2017. Leo is a known football fan, and is a fan of Liga Premier side Imperialis Ianiculum. Along with his military training, Leo is known to be trained at traditional arms, though his swordsmanship skills remain largely unknown. He came into possession of the Arragaran steel sword Lokatz.

In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae, in Blachernae, Latium. It is his primary residence in Latium, though he maintains an apartment at various Imperial residences, including the Palace of Augustus.

Courtships

Rumors of relationship between Leo and Anna Kinnamina, now a Latin Senator, extend as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at Sanctus Michaelis in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. In 2010, Leo briefly courted XXXX, and from 2014 to 2015 courted Antonia Antistia.

In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the Kingdom of Izotza, in Ghant, to court Queen Izolde I at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Leo frequented Izotza between 2015.

Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.

Marriage

In February 2016, Leo traveled to Keld to obtain approve to court with Lucia of Keld. The courtship was confirmed in April 2016. They became engaged on 12 July 2016, with an official announcement by the Ghantish Imperial Court a week later.

Leo resigned his post in Perateia following the announcement of the engagement, and the couple resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, thereafter. He was subsequently appointed to the office of Imperial Justiciar by his brother Emperor Nathan. Leo and Joanna were married on 19 October 2016, at the Ghish Cathedral, upon which Leo was granted an estate in Low Ghant by his brother Emperor Nathan.

Children

Leo and Joanna had their first child, Constantine, on 18 October 2017. They announced that Joanna was expecting their second child in January 2020. Their second child, Philippa, was born on 4 July 2020. Lucia gave birth to the couple's third child on 12 November 2022. Leo and Lucia have three children:

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

  • 31 August 1990 – present: His Imperial Highness The Prince Leo
    • 19 May 1997 – 8 November 2014: His Imperial Highness The Prince Imperial
In Latium
  • 31 January 2019 – present: His Imperial Highness The Duke of Arretium

Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of John IV of Ghant and a male-line member of the House of Gentry. While entitled to the rank of "prince" in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at Olympia, Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as "Hyperboreae" (of Ghant).

He is a Knight of the Order of the Ram, and holds Knight Commander of the Ancient Equestrian Order and Grand Cross of the Sacred Order of Felix. He is also a recipient of the Medal for Valor and holds Membership in the Most Ancient Praetorian Order. He is a member of the Emperor's Council and a Personal aide-de-camp to the Emperor.

Honors

  •  Gelonia: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Blood of the Eagle Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle AquilaRomana0.png
  •  Latium: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg
  •  Perateia: Knight of the Order of Golden Fleece POL Order Orła Białego BAR.svg
  •  Schaumberg: Knight of the Order of the Elizabeth Cross 3840px Ribbon bar of Friedrich Order.svg
  •  Rahdenburg: Knight of the Order of Red Eagle D-PRU Hohenzollern Order BAR.svg
  •  Sydalon: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance Mauriziana BAR.svg 30 June 2017

Medals

  •  Latium: Recipient of the Medal for Valor Purple Heart ribbon.svg

Issue

Name Birth Death Notes
By Lucia of Keld
Prince Constantine (2017-09-09) 9 September 2017 (age 7)
Princess Philippa (2020-07-04) 4 July 2020 (age 4)
Prince Peter (2022-11-12) 12 November 2022 (age 2)

Ancestry

See also

Leo of Ghant
Born: 31 August 1990
Lines of succession
Preceded by
Prince William of Ghant 		Succession to the Ghantish throne
5th in line 		Followed by
Prince Constantine of Ghant
Political offices
Preceded by
Theodosius Rasinius 		Latin consul
2019
With: Constantine XX Claudius 		Succeeded by
Valentia Verrucosa
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