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| name       = Zoe Verrucosa
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| birth_name  =  Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene
| birth_name  =  Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene
| spouse     = {{marriage|[[Jason VI, Latin Emperor|Jason VI Claudius]]|3 April 1993|2 February 2000|end={{abbr|ann.|annulment}}}}
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Peter, Crown Prince of Keld]]|29 April 1992}}
| house       = [[Verrucosa family|Verrucosa]] <small>(by birth)</small><br>[[House of Claudius|Claudius]] <small>(by marriage)</small>
| house   = [[Verrucosa family|Verrucosa]] <small>(by birth)</small><br>[[House of Keld|Keld]] <small>(by marriage)</small>
| father     = [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]]
| father = [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]]
| mother     = [[Damiane Vitruvia]]
| mother = [[Damiane Vitruvia]]
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1975|3|11|df=y}}
| birth_date  = {{birth date and age|1973|3|11|df=y}}
| birth_place = Utica, [[Latium]]
| birth_place = Utica, [[Latium]]
| religion   = [[United Reformed Communion|Reformed Church]]<br>[[wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Catholicism]] (''formerly'')
| religion = [[United Reformed Communion|Reformed Church]]
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'''Zoe Verrucosa, Queen of Keld''' (''Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene''; b. 11 March 1972) is the Crown Princess of Keld by virtue of her marriage of [[Peter, Crown Prince of Keld]]. Zoe became engaged to Peter of Keld in 1992, and the two married in 1993. Together, the couple has six children. Should her husband ascend to the throne of Keld, Zoe will become Queen consort.  
'''Zoe Verrucosa, The Empress Mother''' (''Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene''; b. 11 March 1975) is a member of the [[Latin Imperial Family]], and mother of [[Constantine XX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XX Claudius]].  


Zoe is the youngest child of businessman and former [[Consul of Latium|Consul]], [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]], and [[Damiane Vitruvia|Lady Damiane Vitruvia]]. Zoe was educated at Pescia Academy, in [[Adrianople]]. Zoe first rose to prominence in 1992 after the announcement of her engagement to [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]] – later Jason VI Augustus. Though she became Empress in 1993, upon her husband's elevation to junior emperor, she holds one of the shortest tenures as sole Empress consort, from 1997 until her marriage ended in annulment in 2000. Zoe had four children over the course of her marriage: [[Leona of Latium|Leona]], Constantine, who is now [[Constantine XX Claudius|Emperor Constantine XX]]; [[Prince Michael of Latium|Michael]]; and [[Selene of Latium|Selene]].  
Zoe is the youngest child of businessman and former [[Praeses Senatus]], [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]], and [[Damiane Vitruvia|Lady Damiane Vitruvia]]. Zoe was educated at Pescia Academy, in [[Adrianople]]. Zoe served as a [[wikipedia:lady in waiting|lady in waiting]] to [[Eirene of Latium|Princess Eirene]] until 1993, and later as a Lady of the Chamber to [[Stephania Pinaria|Empress Stephania]].


Zoe graduated from [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Galata College, Haenna]] with a degree in business and economics. She served the Chairwoman for the Board of Directors for [[Verrucosus Holdings]], of which her family owns a controlling ownership interest from 2009 until 2017. She is also president or chair for a number of charities, including a seat on the board of regents of the [[University of Haenna]], and the University of Ascanium. Since 2017, she has undertaken numerous imperial and state duties on her son's behalf, and was granted the honorific of [[Augusta (title)|Augusta]].
Zoe graduated from [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Galata College, Haenna]] with a degree in business and economics. She held a seat on the [[Verrucosa Tenura]] Board of Directors, of which her family owns a controlling ownership interest, from 2009 until 2017. She is also president or chair for a number of charities, including a seat on the board of regents of the [[University of Haenna]], and the University of Ascanium. Though she officially resides in Keld, Zoe and her family routinely travel and maintain residences in [[Ghish]] and throughout [[Latium]].
==Early Life and education==
==Early Life and education==
Zoe was born on 11 March 1975 to the [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]], former [[Consul of Latium]], and his wife [[Damiane Vitruvia]] at Villa d'Iulia Concordia, in Utica, Latium. She has three older brothers [[John Verrucosus|John]] and [[Florentine Verrucosus|Florentine]], and three older sisters [[Adula Verrucosa|Adula]], [[Adriana Verrucosa|Adriana]], and [[Flora Verrucosa|Flora]]. Zoe was baptized into the [[United Reformed Communion|Reformed Communion]] on 2 June 1975 at [[Sancta Sapientia]] in [[Castellum ab Alba]]. Her god parents were [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta]] (a friend of her mother); [[John Verrucosus]] (her elder brother); [[Constantia of Ravenna]] (a friend of her mother); and Alexander Vitruvius (her mother's brother).
Zoe was born on 11 March 1973 to the [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]], former [[Consul of Latium]], and his wife [[Damiane Vitruvia]] at Villa d'Iulia Concordia, in Utica, Latium. She has three older brothers [[John Verrucosus|John]] and [[Florentine Verrucosus|Florentine]], and three older sisters [[Adula Verrucosa|Adula]], [[Adriana Verrucosa|Adriana]], and [[Flora Verrucosa|Flora]]. Zoe was baptized into the [[United Reformed Communion|Reformed Communion]] on 2 June 1972 at [[Sancta Sapientia]] in [[Castellum ab Alba]]. Her godparents were [[Diana I Augusta]] (a friend of her mother); [[Leo X Claudius]] (Diana’s husband); [[Constantia of Ravenna]] (a friend of her mother); and Alexander Vitruvius (her mother's brother).
===Education===
===Education===
Zoe's early education was primarily handled by private tutors and lessons from the provost of [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Empress Alexandra College, Castellum]]. She was eventually enrolled at Sanctus Gabrielius, a private primary school in Castellum. Zoe began her secondary education at St Gabriel's in Castellum, though attended Pescia Academy boarding school in Adrianople, where she finished her education. Following her graduation, she was admitted to St. Anna's College at the [[University of Haenna]]. After her gap year, she began taking entry classes at St. Anna, though dropped her classes one month into the semester before her engagement to then [[Jason VI Augustus, Latin Emperor|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. In 2002, Zoe re-enrolled at Galata College, graduating with a degree in business and economics.
Zoe's early education was primarily handled by private tutors and lessons from the provost of [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Empress Alexandra College, Castellum]]. She was eventually enrolled at Sanctus Gabrielius, a private primary school in Castellum. Zoe began her secondary education at St Gabriel's in Castellum, though attended Pescia Academy boarding school in Adrianople, where she finished her education. Following her graduation, she was admitted to St. Anna's College at the [[University of Haenna]]. After her gap year, she began taking entry classes at St. Anna, though she took a leave of absence in her studies due to the announcement of her marriage and subsequent pregnancy. In 1997, Zoe re-enrolled at Galata College, graduating with a degree in business and economics.


==Marriage==
==Marriage==
Zoe's personal life was relatively quiet before to her engagement to then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]]. Before to attending university, Zoe spent two months of her gap year in [[Lyncanestria]] and [[Lihnidos]]. The remaining time of her gap year, she resided in downtown Castellum at a penthouse owned by her brother [[John Verrucosus|John]] that she shared with four friends, including [[Brunhilda of Rahdenburg]], [[Anna Julia]], and [[Euphemia Tullia]], and occasionally [[Eirene of Latium]]. Imperial Office records state that in summer 1992 Zoe first visited the Golden Palace for an imperial mixer prior to the opening ceremony of the year's [[Ludi Circenses]]. Records indicate that Zoe received a personal invitation sent by [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]]. This event was the first meeting between Zoe and her future husband, Jason.
===Engagement and wedding===
===Engagement and wedding===
At 18 years old, Zoe became engaged to then Jason, Prince of Youth on 7 February 1992, with the official announcement occurring the following day. Prior to their engagement, there was no announcement of their courtship, and Zoe was widely rumored to be one of Jason's mistresses. Zoe dropped out of school only a month into the spring 1993 semester, and moved into Velia House in Castellum as the Prince's official residence. On 30 March 1993, it was revealed that Zoe was expecting the couple's first child. Zoe was 3 months pregnant when she married Jason on 3 April 1993. The ceremony was held at [[Sancta Sapientia]] and led by [[Patriarch of Alba]] Marcus Nasennius. The wedding and reception was attended by over 200 individuals including monarchs and guests from all throughout the [[Ajax|world]].  
Zoe became engaged to then [[Peter, Crown Prince of Keld|Prince Peter of Keld]] on 7 June 1992. An official announcement from then senators [[Peter I, King of Keld|Duke Peter of Keld]] and [[Josephus Verrucosus]] followed a week later. Prior to their engagement, there was no announcement of their courtship. Zoe enrolled in university as planned, but did not begin taking classes until 1997. By November 1992, Zoe was pregnant with the couple’s first child, which resulted in the families expediting the wedding. Zoe was 6 months pregnant when she married Peter on 29 April 1993. The ceremony was held at [[Sancta Sapientia]], and to this date is the only non-Catholic marriage to take place at the famed imperial basilica. The wedding and reception was attended by over 200 individuals including monarchs and guests from all throughout the [[Ajax|world]].


Zoe was official given the rank of <nowiki>"princess"</nowiki> and became Princess of Youth immediately following the wedding after the issuance of {{wp|Letters Patent|letters patent}} by both Empress [[Diana Augusta]]. She became Empress consort on 29 July 1993 following her husband's ascension as junior emperor.
Following the marriage, Zoe was granted the rank of <nowiki>"princess"</nowiki> by [[Peter I, King of Kel|Duke Peter]] and became a Princess of Keld.
===Children and family===
===Children and family===
Zoe and Jason officially resided at [[Castellum|Velia House]] from 1993 until his he became sole emperor in 2000; however, the couple primarily resided at Heraion<!--palace-->, in [[Leonopolis]], immediately following the honeymoon. Zoe gave birth to her first child, [[Leona of Latium|Leona]], on 31 October 1993. Their second child, [[Constantine XX, Latin Emperor|Constantine]], was born on 15 March 1994, at Heraion. Zoe would have two more children over the course of her marriage to Jason, [[Michael, Duke of Entella|Michael]] and [[Selene of Latium|Selene]].  
Zoe and Peter primarily resided in [[Castellum]] during the earliest days of their marriage. It was there that their first child, [[Josephina of Keld|Princess Josephina]] was born in 1993. This was followed by the birth of their first son, [[Paul of Keld|Prince Paul]], in 1994.


Due to the reports of declining health of [[Leo X Claudius]], Zoe and her family would intermittently return to Castellum and Velia House, and at great rates after 1997. Both Zoe and her husband led numerous imperial duties during this time, including representing Latium along with her husband on any foreign visits he would undertake. She was present for the State Opening of the Senate in 1996, which was the first time in recorded history that a reigning monarch did not open the Senate themselves.
Zoe gave birth to their third child [NAME], in , whom was the last of their children to be born in Latium. Zoe and Peter’s remaining children, [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME], became the first members of the House of Keld to be born in [[Ghant]] since TBD.
===As Empress===
[[File:Zoe Verrucosa as Empress.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Zoe as Empress in early 1998.]]
Zoe became the first wife of a junior emperor to be coronated, when she and her husband were coronated on 25 December 1997.  


Zoe had mixed popularity as Empress, with many associating her with having a cold demeanor. Courtiers, in Leonopolis, and later Castellum, note that Zoe was overly protective of her children and often tried to keep them isolated from others, and resulted in great conflict within the Imperial family. In June 1998, [[Diana Augusta|Empress Diana Augusta]] made her first public appearance of the year with Jason, Zoe and their children for a visit to the [[Castellum ab Alba#Culture|Castellum Zoo]]. The appearance was soon wrought with controversy as Zoe was photographed preventing her son, [[Constantine XX, Latin Emperor|Prince Constantine]], from taking a photograph with his father and grandmother. Imperial Offices managed to end publication of the story through {{wp|Lèse-majesté|lex maiestas}} laws.  
In 1994, [[Peter I, King of Keld|Duke Peter]] resigned from his position as [[Praeses Senatus]] and the [[Senate of Latium|Senate]] to join the [Rebellion]] with a volunteer force. Peter later died in the war and was granted a number of honors, including the restoration of the family as rulers of [[Keld]]. These honors saw Zoe’s father-in-law, [[John IX, King of Keld|Duke John of Keld]] became the first King of Keld since the family’s removal in the early 20th century. As a result, Zoe was granted the title of Crown Princess of Keld due to her marriage to Peter, who became Crown Prince.
===Annulment===
===As Crown Princess===
Rumors of Jason's infidelity plagued the marriage from the beginning. Though not yet engaged at the time, Jason fathered an illegitimate daughter, with [[Princess Sibylla, Duchess of Birkara|Sibylla of Sydalon]], who was born in August 1993. Jason was known to maintain a number of mistresses at his court in [[Leonopolis]], which reportedly Zoe turned a blind eye to until an [[Georgios Kaisaridis|illegitimate son]] was reportedly born to Jason in February 1994. Jason did not confirm these rumors until after the marriage. These rumors of Jason's infidelity with not only Valeria, but also other women continued to persist throughout the marriage, eventually culminating in rumors that [[Ghant|Ghantish noblewoman]], and his sister's lady-in-waiting, [[Marsella Atmos]] had become involved in a secret relationship with Emperor Jason by 1999.  
[[File:Zoe Verrucosa as Empress.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Official portrait of Zoe as Crown Princess, 1998.]]
Zoe was officially recognized as Crown Princess in 1995. However, she and her husband would remain in Castellum for the following year due to her pregnancy with their third child. Her service as a Lady of the Chamber to Empress Stephania ceased at this time.


Before the annulment was announced, it became known to the public that Zoe had started spending her time at Villa d'Iulia Concordia in Utica, while Emperor Jason had often taken to retreats in either [[Adrianople]] or [[Ravenna]]. Church and state documents regarding Zoe's annulment have not yet been released, resulting in a great deal of uncertainty as to which individual initiated the annulment. However, it is unlikely that any records pertaining to the annulment will ever be fully disclosed. While Zoe suffered from a lack of popularity as Empress, she saw a sharp increase in support and sympathy once the news was first announced by Imperial Offices. The announcement was made on 2 January 2000, stating the annulment was dealt with in private and was effective immediately. Neither Zoe nor Jason have spoken publicly about the annulment
Zoe delayed her planned move to Keld 1996, and according to courtiers attempted to remain in Castellum or Ghish. In June 1996, Zoe purchased a home in Ghish. This, along with a clash of personalities has resulted in a tense relationship between Zoe and her mother-in-law [[Cyrenna Lianu]]. The most public instance took place when Cyrenna and John IX accompanied Peter and Zoe with their children for a visit to the [Keld Zoo] in 1999. Zoe was photographed arguing with Cyrenna, and preventing her children Josephina and Paul from being photographed with Cyrenna. Zoe denied the allegations and sought legal action to suppress the photographs and stories from being reported in Ghantish media.


Zoe holds one of the shortest tenure's as senior Empress consort, at just over two years long. She is also the only Latin consort to have a annulment with the monarch.
During her tenure as Crown Princess, Zoe has served as the chief patron to over a hundred charities throughout Ghant and Latium. These charities include: Keld Youth Sports Association, Ascanium Youth Symphony, Utica National Opera and Orchestra, National Cancer Association, Keld Royal Orchestra, Foundation for the Blind, Keld Royal Society, among others. Zoe also served as the president or honorary chair of a number of non-profits including the Women's Rights Organization, among others.
 
==University re-enrollment==
==Post-annulment life==
===University re-enrollment===
Following the annulment, Zoe re-enrolled in university, and began attending classes at St. Anna's College at the University of Haenna. While at St. Anna, Zoe focused her studies on business and entered into the business program during her second year. Zoe was notorious for skipping classes to spend time with her children, which was regularly documented by the press, causing her grades to slip. She avoided falling into academic issues or probation, and eventually graduated in 2003 with honors. Between her first and second years, and again between her second and third years, Zoe became more involved with [[Verrucosus Holdings|her family's business]], and had secured a position immediately following her graduation from St Anna's.
Following the annulment, Zoe re-enrolled in university, and began attending classes at St. Anna's College at the University of Haenna. While at St. Anna, Zoe focused her studies on business and entered into the business program during her second year. Zoe was notorious for skipping classes to spend time with her children, which was regularly documented by the press, causing her grades to slip. She avoided falling into academic issues or probation, and eventually graduated in 2003 with honors. Between her first and second years, and again between her second and third years, Zoe became more involved with [[Verrucosus Holdings|her family's business]], and had secured a position immediately following her graduation from St Anna's.
===Business ventures===
==Ascension of Constantine XX==
==Public life==
During her tenure as Empress, Zoe became the chief patron to over a hundred charities, most of which she continued to be a patron of after her annulment. Some of these charities include: Latin Youth Sports Association, Ascanium Youth Symphony, Utica National Opera and Orchestra, National Cancer Association, Imperial Orchestra, Foundation for the Blind, National Society, among others. Zoe also served as the president or honorary chair of a number of non-profits including the Women's Rights Organization, Saint Adeodatus Community, among others.
In 2005, Zoe was transferred ownership of Villa d'Iulia Concordia, the Verrucosus familial estate from her mother. Zoe has resided at the estate since 2005, though owns a number of properties throughout Latium and neighboring countries. In July 2016 purchased a penthouse in the [[Castellum ab Alba#Subdivisions|City of Castellum]].
Zoe has not been involved in any public relationships following her annulment, instead saying that she <nowiki>"wishe[d] to spend time focusing raising [her] children."</nowiki> Zoe annually hosts the Verrucosus Holdings corporate retreat at her home, Villa d'Iulia Concordia in Utica, where her children are often present.
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
* '''11 March 1975 – 29 July 1993:''' ''Lady'' Zoe Verrucosa
* '''11 March 1975 – 29 April 1993:''' ''Lady'' Zoe Verrucosa
* '''3 April 1993 – 29 July 1993:''' ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Princess of Youth
* '''29 April 1993 – 14 December 1994:''' ''Her Royal Highness'' Princess Zoe of Keld
* '''29 July 1993 – 2 February 2000:''' ''Her Imperial Majesty'' The Empress
* '''14 December 1994 – present:''' ''Her Royal Highness'' The Crown Princess of Keld
* '''2 February 2000 – 13 December 2016:''' ''Lady'' Zoe Verrucosa
* '''13 December 2016 – present:''' ''Her Imperial Majesty'' Empress Zoe Augusta, The Empress Mother
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{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 Order of the Golden Eagle [[File:Order of Isabella the Catholic - Sash of Collar.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Order of the Golden Eagle [[File:Order of Isabella the Catholic - Sash of Collar.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]  
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of St. Maria [[File:Order of the Most Holy Annunciation BAR.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of St. Maria [[File:Order of the Most Holy Annunciation BAR.svg|50px]]
====Foreign honors====
====Foreign honors====
*{{flagicon|Iotopha|shah}} [[House of Hazaraspid]]: Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]  
*{{flagicon|Iotopha|shah}} [[House of Hazaraspid]]: Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazaraspid [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|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]]
==Issue==
==Issue==
{| class="wikitable"
!align="center" style="background: #f9f9f9: width:12em;" | Name
!align="center" style="background: #f9f9f9: width:12em:" | Date of birth
!align="center" style="background: #f9f9f9: width:12em:" | Date of death
!align="center" style="background: #f9f9f9: width:12em:" | Spouses
|-
|colspan=4|'' '''[[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus, Latin Emperor]]:''' ''
|-
| [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]]
| {{birth date and age|1993|10|31|df=y}}
|
|
|-
| [[Constantine XX Claudius]]
| {{birth date and age|1994|9|15|df=y}}
|
| [[Alazne Dain]]; had issue.
|-
| [[Michael, Duke of Entella]]
| {{birth date and age|1995|7|12|df=y}}
|
| [[Blanca of Garza]]
|-
| [[Selene of Latium|Selene, Duchess of Saivres]]
| {{birth date and age|1996|12|22|df=y}}
|
| [[Audric, Duke of Saivres]]; had issue.
|-
|}


==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
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|24= 24. Duke Thomas Vitruvius
|24= 24. Duke Thomas Vitruvius
|25= 25. [[Euphemia Claudia|Euphemia of Adrianople]]  
|25= 25. [[Euphemia Claudia|Euphemia of Adrianople]]
|26= 26. Duke Jason Claudius Veturianus
|26= 26. Duke Jacobus Claudius Veturianus
|27= 27. Maria Lafrenia  
|27= 27. Maria Lafrenia
|28= 28. John Pompeius
|28= 28. John Pompeius
|29= 29. Diana Mamilia
|29= 29. Diana Mamilia
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Verrucosa family]]
*[[Verrucosa family]]
*[[List of Latin consorts]]
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{{s-ttl|title= [[List of Latin consorts|Latin Empress consort]]|years=1993–2000}}
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Zoe Verrucosa
Crown Princess of Keld
Zoe Verrucosa.jpg
BornAppia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene
(1973-03-11) 11 March 1973 (age 51)
Utica, Latium
Spouse
Issue
HouseVerrucosa (by birth)
Keld (by marriage)
FatherDuke Josephus Verrucosus
MotherDamiane Vitruvia
ReligionReformed Church

Zoe Verrucosa, Queen of Keld (Appia Verrucosa Zoe Damiane Silvia Selene; b. 11 March 1972) is the Crown Princess of Keld by virtue of her marriage of Peter, Crown Prince of Keld. Zoe became engaged to Peter of Keld in 1992, and the two married in 1993. Together, the couple has six children. Should her husband ascend to the throne of Keld, Zoe will become Queen consort.

Zoe is the youngest child of businessman and former Praeses Senatus, Duke Josephus Verrucosus, and Lady Damiane Vitruvia. Zoe was educated at Pescia Academy, in Adrianople. Zoe served as a lady in waiting to Princess Eirene until 1993, and later as a Lady of the Chamber to Empress Stephania.

Zoe graduated from Galata College, Haenna with a degree in business and economics. She held a seat on the Verrucosa Tenura Board of Directors, of which her family owns a controlling ownership interest, from 2009 until 2017. She is also president or chair for a number of charities, including a seat on the board of regents of the University of Haenna, and the University of Ascanium. Though she officially resides in Keld, Zoe and her family routinely travel and maintain residences in Ghish and throughout Latium.

Early Life and education

Zoe was born on 11 March 1973 to the Duke Josephus Verrucosus, former Consul of Latium, and his wife Damiane Vitruvia at Villa d'Iulia Concordia, in Utica, Latium. She has three older brothers John and Florentine, and three older sisters Adula, Adriana, and Flora. Zoe was baptized into the Reformed Communion on 2 June 1972 at Sancta Sapientia in Castellum ab Alba. Her godparents were Diana I Augusta (a friend of her mother); Leo X Claudius (Diana’s husband); Constantia of Ravenna (a friend of her mother); and Alexander Vitruvius (her mother's brother).

Education

Zoe's early education was primarily handled by private tutors and lessons from the provost of Empress Alexandra College, Castellum. She was eventually enrolled at Sanctus Gabrielius, a private primary school in Castellum. Zoe began her secondary education at St Gabriel's in Castellum, though attended Pescia Academy boarding school in Adrianople, where she finished her education. Following her graduation, she was admitted to St. Anna's College at the University of Haenna. After her gap year, she began taking entry classes at St. Anna, though she took a leave of absence in her studies due to the announcement of her marriage and subsequent pregnancy. In 1997, Zoe re-enrolled at Galata College, graduating with a degree in business and economics.

Marriage

Engagement and wedding

Zoe became engaged to then Prince Peter of Keld on 7 June 1992. An official announcement from then senators Duke Peter of Keld and Josephus Verrucosus followed a week later. Prior to their engagement, there was no announcement of their courtship. Zoe enrolled in university as planned, but did not begin taking classes until 1997. By November 1992, Zoe was pregnant with the couple’s first child, which resulted in the families expediting the wedding. Zoe was 6 months pregnant when she married Peter on 29 April 1993. The ceremony was held at Sancta Sapientia, and to this date is the only non-Catholic marriage to take place at the famed imperial basilica. The wedding and reception was attended by over 200 individuals including monarchs and guests from all throughout the world.

Following the marriage, Zoe was granted the rank of "princess" by Duke Peter and became a Princess of Keld.

Children and family

Zoe and Peter primarily resided in Castellum during the earliest days of their marriage. It was there that their first child, Princess Josephina was born in 1993. This was followed by the birth of their first son, Prince Paul, in 1994.

Zoe gave birth to their third child [NAME], in , whom was the last of their children to be born in Latium. Zoe and Peter’s remaining children, [NAME], [NAME], and [NAME], became the first members of the House of Keld to be born in Ghant since TBD.

In 1994, Duke Peter resigned from his position as Praeses Senatus and the Senate to join the [Rebellion]] with a volunteer force. Peter later died in the war and was granted a number of honors, including the restoration of the family as rulers of Keld. These honors saw Zoe’s father-in-law, Duke John of Keld became the first King of Keld since the family’s removal in the early 20th century. As a result, Zoe was granted the title of Crown Princess of Keld due to her marriage to Peter, who became Crown Prince.

As Crown Princess

Official portrait of Zoe as Crown Princess, 1998.

Zoe was officially recognized as Crown Princess in 1995. However, she and her husband would remain in Castellum for the following year due to her pregnancy with their third child. Her service as a Lady of the Chamber to Empress Stephania ceased at this time.

Zoe delayed her planned move to Keld 1996, and according to courtiers attempted to remain in Castellum or Ghish. In June 1996, Zoe purchased a home in Ghish. This, along with a clash of personalities has resulted in a tense relationship between Zoe and her mother-in-law Cyrenna Lianu. The most public instance took place when Cyrenna and John IX accompanied Peter and Zoe with their children for a visit to the [Keld Zoo] in 1999. Zoe was photographed arguing with Cyrenna, and preventing her children Josephina and Paul from being photographed with Cyrenna. Zoe denied the allegations and sought legal action to suppress the photographs and stories from being reported in Ghantish media.

During her tenure as Crown Princess, Zoe has served as the chief patron to over a hundred charities throughout Ghant and Latium. These charities include: Keld Youth Sports Association, Ascanium Youth Symphony, Utica National Opera and Orchestra, National Cancer Association, Keld Royal Orchestra, Foundation for the Blind, Keld Royal Society, among others. Zoe also served as the president or honorary chair of a number of non-profits including the Women's Rights Organization, among others.

University re-enrollment

Following the annulment, Zoe re-enrolled in university, and began attending classes at St. Anna's College at the University of Haenna. While at St. Anna, Zoe focused her studies on business and entered into the business program during her second year. Zoe was notorious for skipping classes to spend time with her children, which was regularly documented by the press, causing her grades to slip. She avoided falling into academic issues or probation, and eventually graduated in 2003 with honors. Between her first and second years, and again between her second and third years, Zoe became more involved with her family's business, and had secured a position immediately following her graduation from St Anna's.

Titles, styles, honors and arms

  • 11 March 1975 – 29 April 1993: Lady Zoe Verrucosa
  • 29 April 1993 – 14 December 1994: Her Royal Highness Princess Zoe of Keld
  • 14 December 1994 – present: Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Keld

Honors

  •  Latium: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Order of the Golden Eagle Order of Isabella the Catholic - Sash of Collar.svg
  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Ram Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Dame Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of St. Maria Order of the Most Holy Annunciation BAR.svg

Foreign honors

Issue

Ancestry

See also