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'''Princess Selene of Latium''' (''Selene Claudia Zoe Damiane Josephina''; b. 22 July 1997) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin princess]] and the only daughter of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Latin Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] by his second wife [[Zoe Verrucosa]].  
'''Princess Selene of Latium''' (''Selene Claudia Zoe Damiane Celeste''; b. 22 July 1997) is a [[Latin Imperial Family|Latin princess]] and the only daughter of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Latin Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] by his second wife [[Zoe Verrucosa]].
 
Selene was born at Lauseion, in [[Leonopolis]], as the fourth child of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] (then Prince of Youth). She was educated at St Maria's School for Ladies and later Lyceum Photii, in [[Leonopolis]]. Selene studied at [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Vigueria College, Haenna]], graduating in 2018. At the time of her birth, she was fourth in line of the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]]; currently she is sixth. Since her marriage, Selene has undertaken numerous charitable endeavors, including the Perateia Youth Symphony and the St Andreas Charitable Foundation.
==Early Life==
Selene was born at the Lauseion, in [[Leonopolis]], [[Diocese of the East]], on 22 July 1997 at 9:13 pm, the third child of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]] with his wife [[Zoe Verrucosa]]. Selene was the first of Jason VI Augustus's children born during his reign, affording Selene the right to bear the title ''[[wikipedia:Porphyrogennetos|purpurogenita]]'', along with her Latin Imperial title. As a newborn, she did not attend her father's coronation ceremony in December 1997.


Selene was born at Aparan Palace, in [[Claudiopolis]], as the fourth child of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]] (then Prince of Youth). She was educated at St Maria's School for Ladies and later Lyceum Photii, in [[Claudiopolis]]. Selene studied at [[University of Haenna#Colleges|Vigueria College, Haenna]], graduating in 2018. At the time of her birth, she was fourth in line of the [[Succession to the Latin throne|Latin throne]]; currently she is sixth. Since her marriage, Selene has undertaken numerous charitable endeavors, including the Perateia Youth Symphony and the St Andreas Charitable Foundation.
She was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] by Patriarch of Alba Marcus Nasennius, on 19 October 1997. Her godparents are [[Florentine Verrucosus]] (her mother's older brother) and [[Princess Joanna of Latium]] (her father's younger sister). In an interview, Selene's mother stated that she went into labor without knowing Selene's gender. Rumors from the Palace of Augustus reported name choices to be Leo or Alexander if she were a boy, with Alexandra or Sophia if a girl. The announcement of her name as Selene came as a large surprise to most; however, usage of the name spiked in popularity after her birth.
==Early Life and Education==
===Birth and Naming===
Selene was born at the Aparan Palace, in [[Claudiopolis]], [[Diocese of the East]], on 22 July 1997 at 9:13 pm, the third child of [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]] with his wife [[Zoe Verrucosa]]. Selene was the first of Jason VI Augustus's children born during his reign, affording Selene the right to bear the title ''[[wikipedia:Porphyrogennetos|purpurogenita]]'', along with her Latin Imperial title. As a newborn, she did not attend her father's coronation ceremony in December 1997.


She was baptized at [[Sancta Sapientia]] by Patriarch Marcus Nasennius of Alba, on 19 October 1997. Her godparents are [[Florentine Verrucosus]] (her mother's older brother) and [[Princess Joanna of Latium]] (her father's younger sister). In an interview, Selene's mother stated that she went into labor without knowing Selene's gender. Rumors from the Palace of Augustus reported name choices to be Leo or Alexander if she were a boy, with Alexandra or Sophia if a girl. The announcement of her name as Selene came as a large surprise to most; however, usage of the name spiked in popularity after her birth.
Selene made her first public appearance in 1998 during a visit to the Castellum Zoo. Her first overseas visit came in 2001 when she accompanied her father on a state visit to [[Lyncanestria]]. From 1999 until 2002, Selene primarily resided under the care of her mother. After her parent's divorce in 2000, Selene, along with her brothers [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine]] and [[Prince Michael of Latium|Michael]] split time between Castellum and Utica; however, in 2007 their mother [[Zoe Verrucosa|Zoe]] began living in Castellum full time after purchasing a townhouse.
===Education===
==Education==
Selene began her primary education at Saint Maria's School for Ladies, in Castellum. In this stage of her education, she was also attended to by a governess. Like her older siblings, she began secondary school at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis but left after one year. In 2012, she enrolled at Lyceum Photii, in [[Claudiopolis]], becoming the first member of the [[Latin Imperial Family|Imperial family]] to attend school in the [[Diocese of the East]]. While at Photii, she participated in student council. She earned her {{wp|Baccalauréat|bac}} in 2014.
Selene began her primary education at Saint Sophia's School, in Utica. In this stage of her education, she was also attended to by a governess. She eventually finished her primary education at St Maria's Ladies School, in Castellum. Like her older siblings, she began secondary school at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis but left after one year. In 2012, she enrolled at Lyceum Photii, in [[Leonopolis]], becoming the first member of the [[Latin Imperial Family|Imperial family]] to attend school in the [[Diocese of the East]]. While at Photii, she participated in student council. She earned her {{wp|Baccalauréat|bac}} in 2014.


Selene elected to forgo a gap year and immediately enrolled at Vigueria College at the University of Haenna. She reportedly also applied to Galata and Transtiberim Colleges at the [[University of Haenna]], as well as [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Castellum College]] and [FOREIGN UNI]. However, Selene made a public statement of her desires to attended Castellum College making her eventual enrollment at Vigueria College a surprise. Throughout her education was a member of Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship, poetry club, and club water polo. In summer 2015, she participated in a foreign exchange program at [FOREIGN UNI], in XXXX. Selene graduated with a degree in {{wp|Philosophy, Politics and Economics|Philosophy, Politics and Policy}} in 2018. She is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], [[wikipedia:English language|Arthuristan]], [[wikipedia:Greek language|Hellenic]], and [[wikipedia:French language|Audonian]]; she has also studied [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]].
Selene did not take a gap year and immediately enrolled at Vigueria College at the University of Haenna. She reportedly also applied to Galata and Transtiberim Colleges at the [[University of Haenna]], as well as [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Castellum College]] and [FOREIGN UNI]. However, Selene made a public statement of her desires to attended Castellum College making her eventual enrollment at Vigueria College a surprise. Throughout her education was a member of Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship, poetry club, and club water polo. In summer 2015, she participated in a foreign exchange program at [FOREIGN UNI], in XXXX. Selene graduated with a degree in {{wp|Philosophy, Politics and Economics|Philosophy, Politics and Policy}} in 2018. She is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], [[wikipedia:English language|Arthuristan]], [[wikipedia:Greek language|Hellenic]], and [[wikipedia:French language|Audonian]]; she has also studied [[wikipedia:Armenian language|Vardanan]].
==2016 succession crisis==
==2016 succession crisis==
Selene's father, [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]], was found dead in his personal office at the [[Palace of Augustus]] in [[Castellum]]. Selene was present at the palace for a gathering of the Imperial family at her father's request on November 3. Her whereabouts were unknown following the Scholarian entrance to the palace that night and she did not make a public appearance until the following day after the announcement of her brother, [[Prince Michael of Latium|Michael]]'s, death.
Selene's father, [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Emperor Jason VI Augustus]], was found dead in his personal office at the [[Palace of Augustus]] in [[Castellum]]. Selene was present at the palace for a gathering of the Imperial family at her father's request on November 3. Her whereabouts were unknown following the Scholarian entrance to the palace that night and she did not make a public appearance until the following day after the announcement of her brother, [[Prince Michael of Latium|Michael]]'s, death.
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Public records compiled during the Imperial and Senatorial investigations into the causes and events of the succession crisis have been largely redacted around mentions of Selene. She has since refused to speak publicly.
Public records compiled during the Imperial and Senatorial investigations into the causes and events of the succession crisis have been largely redacted around mentions of Selene. She has since refused to speak publicly.
==Activities==
==Activities==
[[File:Selene of Latium, 2019.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Selene at the 2019 [[Ludi Circenses]].]]
Selene undertakes various public duties and engagements on behalf of her brother, and before that on behalf of her father. Many of these engagements related to her charitable pursuits. She is the main Imperial patron of Perateia Youth Symphony, St Andreas Charitable Foundation, Alban Relief, as well as the founder of Alba Society. She is also the founder of St Caterina's Council, an organization that supports women in the arts. Along with her mother and brother, Selene is a co-patron of the Verrucosus Foundation.
Selene undertakes various public duties and engagements on behalf of her brother, and before that on behalf of her father. Many of these engagements related to her charitable pursuits. She is the main Imperial patron of Perateia Youth Symphony, St Andreas Charitable Foundation, Alban Relief, as well as the founder of Alba Society. She is also the founder of St Caterina's Council, an organization that supports women in the arts. Along with her mother and brother, Selene is a co-patron of the Verrucosus Foundation.


She has traveled abroad as part of these engagements. While she traveled abroad extensivly prior to her first official visit, Selene's first official overseas engagement was to accompany her father and brother to [[Arthurista]], in 2012. She has since taken part in official visits to nearly all Belisarian nations, as well as [[Belfras]]. In 2017, Selene took part in more official engagements than all members of the Imperial family. She was charged with many of the functional duties typically handled by the [[List of Latin consorts|Empress consort]] before her brother's December 2017 marriage to Ghantish noblewoman [[Alazne Dain]]. However, since that time she has limited her engagements in [[Latium]], instead focusing on duties in the [[Diocse of the East]].
She has traveled abroad as part of these engagements. While she traveled abroad extensively prior to her first official visit, Selene's first official overseas engagement was to accompany her father and brother to [[Arthurista]], in 2012. She has since taken part in official visits to nearly all Belisarian nations, as well as [[Belfras]]. In 2017, Selene took part in more official engagements than all members of the Imperial family, including serving as the presiding officer for the 2017 [[Ludi Circenses]]. She was charged with many of the functional duties typically handled by the [[List of Latin consorts|Empress consort]] before her brother's December 2017 marriage to [[Ghant|Ghantish]] noblewoman [[Alazne Dain]]. However, since that time she has limited her engagements in [[Latium]], primarily focusing on duties in the [[Diocese of the East]].
 
During university, Selene became a member of the Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship. Following her graduation, she remained a Fellow of the Imperial Society.


During university, Selene became a member of the Imperial Society for Leadership and Scholarship. Followng her graduation, she remained a Fellow of the Imperial Society.
In June 2018, she was appointed to the [[House of Hazaraspid|Vardanan Privy Council]].
==Marriage==
==Marriage==
Selene first met her husband [[Prince Ardil Hazarasp]] in 2010 at the wedding of [[Anastasius Claudius]] and [[Juturna of Gauekoizarra]] – the latter of whom is an older-half sister to both Selene and Ardil. They did not begin courting until December 2016, though Ardil reportedly attempted to court Selene as early as 2014 when Selene began studying at the [[University of Haenna]] after Ardil met Selene when he accompanied his sister [[Princess Delal Hazarasp|Delal]]. Their first public apperance together came in early 2017, with reports from within the [[Zoe Verrucosa|Empress Mother]]'s household claiming Selene and Ardil intended to announce their engagement in February, but any plans were eventually postponed due to the announcement of her brother's engagement in January. The engagement was later announced in June.  
Selene first met her husband [[Prince Ardil Hazarasp]] in 2010 at the wedding of [[Anastasius Claudius]] and [[Juturna of Gauekoizarra]] – the latter of whom is an older-half sister to both Selene and Ardil. They did not begin courting until December 2016, though Ardil reportedly attempted to court Selene as early as 2014 when Selene began studying at the [[University of Haenna]] after Ardil met Selene when he accompanied his sister [[Princess Delal Hazarasp|Delal]]. Their first public appearance together came in early 2017, with reports from within the [[Zoe Verrucosa|Empress Mother]]'s household claiming Selene and Ardil intended to announce their engagement in February, but any plans were eventually postponed due to the announcement of her brother's engagement in January. The engagement was later announced in June.
 
Selene was married on 1 June 2018, at Hagia Anthemia, in [[Leonopolis]]. The ceremony was presided by Apostolic Patriarch Photios IX. A seperate [[wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian]] ceremony was held a week later in the private chapel at [[Palatium Supranio]], in [[Adrianople]]. Before their wedding, Ardil was recognized as the '''Duke of Hrazdan''' and '''Despot of Bayazet''', titles held by Ardil in pretence as heir apparent to the vacant thrones of [[Monarchy of Vardana|Vardana]] and [[Monarchy of Bayazet|Bayazet]], by [[Constantine XX of Latium|Latin Emperor Constantine XX]], and made a member of the Ancient Equestrian Order.  


Selene was married on 1 June 2018, at Hagia Anthemia, in [[Claudiopolis]]. The ceremony was presided by Apostolic Patriarch Photios IX. A seperate [[wikipedia:Roman Catholic Church|Fabrian]] ceremony was held a week later in the private chapel at [[Palatium Supranio]], in [[Adrianople]]. Before their wedding, Ardil was recognized as the '''Duke of Chozanon''' and '''Despot of Iotopha''', titles held by Ardil in pretence as heir apparent to the vacant thrones of [[Monarchy of Vardana|Vardana]] and [[Monarchy of Iotopha|Iotopha]], by [[Constantine XX of Latium|Latin Emperor Constantine XX]], and made a member of the Ancient Equestrian Order. Following their marriage, Selene continued to maintain an apartment at Palatium Augusti, in [[Castellum]], as her primariy residence. Their first child was born in February 2019, a daughter [[Princess Josephina Hazarasp|Josephina]].
Initially, it was planned for Selene and Ardil to move into Velia House following their marriage. However, Selene continued to maintain an apartment at Palatium Augusti, in [[Castellum]], as her primary residence. Their first child was born in February 2019, a daughter [[Princess Celeste Hazarasp|Celeste]]. She and Ardil were granted their own imperial household in December 2018. In June 2019, the [[Latin Imperial Family|Imperial Family]] renovated Palatium Aurea for [[Latin solidii|{{LAS}}]]12 million, and Selene has since used it as her primary office. She and her husband spend a week every month at Lauseion, in [[Leonopolis]], [[Diocese of the East]].
==Public perception==
==Public perception==
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
* '''22 July 1997 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' Princess Selene of Latium
* '''22 July 1997 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' Princess Selene of Latium
* '''1 June 2018 – present''': ''Her Apostolic Highness'' The Duchess of Chozanon
* '''1 June 2018 – present''': ''Her Apostolic Highness'' The Duchess of Hrazdan
** '''1 June 2018 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Despotissa of Iotopha
** '''1 June 2018 – present''': ''Her Imperial Highness'' The Despotissa of Bayazet
===Honors===
===Honors===
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
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*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon [[File:U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|Latium}}: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon [[File:U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame of the Golden Rose [[file:Order of the Sword - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame of the Golden Rose [[file:Order of the Sword - Ribbon bar.svg|50px]]
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Hazarasp [[file:Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif|50px]]
*{{flag|House of Hazaraspid}}: Dame Grand Cordon of the Hazarasp ORder [[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==
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|colspan=4|'''''By [[Prince Ardil Hazarasp]]'''''
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|5= 5. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
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|6= 6. [[Josephus Verrucosus|Duke Josephus Verrucosus]]
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|7= 7. [[Damiane Vitruvia]]
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Princess Selene
Princess of Latium
Selene of Latium.jpg
Selene at the wedding of Constantine XX of Latium in December 2017
Born (1997-07-22) 22 July 1997 (age 27)
Lauseion, Leonopolis, Diocese of the East
Spouse
Issue
Full name
Selene Claudia Zoe Damiane Celeste
HouseClaudia
FatherJason VI Augustus of Latium
MotherZoe Verrucosa
ReligionFabrian Catholic
Latin Imperial Family
Coat of Arms of the Emperor of the Latins
Extended imperial family

Princess Selene of Latium (Selene Claudia Zoe Damiane Celeste; b. 22 July 1997) is a Latin princess and the only daughter of Latin Emperor Jason VI Augustus by his second wife Zoe Verrucosa.

Selene was born at Lauseion, in Leonopolis, as the fourth child of Emperor Jason VI Augustus (then Prince of Youth). She was educated at St Maria's School for Ladies and later Lyceum Photii, in Leonopolis. Selene studied at Vigueria College, Haenna, graduating in 2018. At the time of her birth, she was fourth in line of the Latin throne; currently she is sixth. Since her marriage, Selene has undertaken numerous charitable endeavors, including the Perateia Youth Symphony and the St Andreas Charitable Foundation.

Early Life

Selene was born at the Lauseion, in Leonopolis, Diocese of the East, on 22 July 1997 at 9:13 pm, the third child of Jason VI Augustus with his wife Zoe Verrucosa. Selene was the first of Jason VI Augustus's children born during his reign, affording Selene the right to bear the title purpurogenita, along with her Latin Imperial title. As a newborn, she did not attend her father's coronation ceremony in December 1997.

She was baptized at Sancta Sapientia by Patriarch of Alba Marcus Nasennius, on 19 October 1997. Her godparents are Florentine Verrucosus (her mother's older brother) and Princess Joanna of Latium (her father's younger sister). In an interview, Selene's mother stated that she went into labor without knowing Selene's gender. Rumors from the Palace of Augustus reported name choices to be Leo or Alexander if she were a boy, with Alexandra or Sophia if a girl. The announcement of her name as Selene came as a large surprise to most; however, usage of the name spiked in popularity after her birth.

Selene made her first public appearance in 1998 during a visit to the Castellum Zoo. Her first overseas visit came in 2001 when she accompanied her father on a state visit to Lyncanestria. From 1999 until 2002, Selene primarily resided under the care of her mother. After her parent's divorce in 2000, Selene, along with her brothers Constantine and Michael split time between Castellum and Utica; however, in 2007 their mother Zoe began living in Castellum full time after purchasing a townhouse.

Education

Selene began her primary education at Saint Sophia's School, in Utica. In this stage of her education, she was also attended to by a governess. She eventually finished her primary education at St Maria's Ladies School, in Castellum. Like her older siblings, she began secondary school at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis but left after one year. In 2012, she enrolled at Lyceum Photii, in Leonopolis, becoming the first member of the Imperial family to attend school in the Diocese of the East. While at Photii, she participated in student council. She earned her bac in 2014.

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

2016 succession crisis

Selene's father, Emperor Jason VI Augustus, was found dead in his personal office at the Palace of Augustus in Castellum. Selene was present at the palace for a gathering of the Imperial family at her father's request on November 3. Her whereabouts were unknown following the Scholarian entrance to the palace that night and she did not make a public appearance until the following day after the announcement of her brother, Michael's, death.

Public records compiled during the Imperial and Senatorial investigations into the causes and events of the succession crisis have been largely redacted around mentions of Selene. She has since refused to speak publicly.

Activities

Selene at the 2019 Ludi Circenses.

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

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

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

In June 2018, she was appointed to the Vardanan Privy Council.

Marriage

Selene first met her husband Prince Ardil Hazarasp in 2010 at the wedding of Anastasius Claudius and Juturna of Gauekoizarra – the latter of whom is an older-half sister to both Selene and Ardil. They did not begin courting until December 2016, though Ardil reportedly attempted to court Selene as early as 2014 when Selene began studying at the University of Haenna after Ardil met Selene when he accompanied his sister Delal. Their first public appearance together came in early 2017, with reports from within the Empress Mother's household claiming Selene and Ardil intended to announce their engagement in February, but any plans were eventually postponed due to the announcement of her brother's engagement in January. The engagement was later announced in June.

Selene was married on 1 June 2018, at Hagia Anthemia, in Leonopolis. The ceremony was presided by Apostolic Patriarch Photios IX. A seperate Fabrian ceremony was held a week later in the private chapel at Palatium Supranio, in Adrianople. Before their wedding, Ardil was recognized as the Duke of Hrazdan and Despot of Bayazet, titles held by Ardil in pretence as heir apparent to the vacant thrones of Vardana and Bayazet, by Latin Emperor Constantine XX, and made a member of the Ancient Equestrian Order.

Initially, it was planned for Selene and Ardil to move into Velia House following their marriage. However, Selene continued to maintain an apartment at Palatium Augusti, in Castellum, as her primary residence. Their first child was born in February 2019, a daughter Celeste. She and Ardil were granted their own imperial household in December 2018. In June 2019, the Imperial Family renovated Palatium Aurea for $12 million, and Selene has since used it as her primary office. She and her husband spend a week every month at Lauseion, in Leonopolis, Diocese of the East.

Public perception

Titles, styles, honors and arms

  • 22 July 1997 – present: Her Imperial Highness Princess Selene of Latium
  • 1 June 2018 – present: Her Apostolic Highness The Duchess of Hrazdan
    • 1 June 2018 – present: Her Imperial Highness The Despotissa of Bayazet

Honors

  •  Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram Red ribbon bar - general use.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg
  •  Latium: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Purple Ribbon U.S. Navy Good Conduct Medal ribbon.svg
  •  House of Hazaraspid: Dame of the Golden Rose Order of the Sword - Ribbon bar.svg
  •  House of Hazaraspid: Dame Grand Cordon of the Hazarasp ORder Order of Pahlavi (Iran).gif
  •  Sydalon: Lady of the Honorable Order of St Philip Kongens fortjenstmedalje.svg

Issue

Name Birth Death Notes
By Prince Ardil Hazarasp
Princess Celeste Hazarasp (2019-02-26) 26 February 2019 (age 5)

Ancestry

See also

Selene of Latium
Born: 22 July 1997
Lines of succession
Preceded by
The Princess Maria 		Succession to the Latin throne
6th in line 		Followed by
Princess Celeste Hazarasp
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