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'''Hugh, Prince of Petra''' (''Hughes Emmanuel Gabriel Desiderius''; 10 April 2015) is the {{wp|heir apparent}} to the [[Line of succession to the Sydalene throne|throne of Sydalon]] as the eldest child of [[Melisende III of Sydalon|Queen Melisende III]] and her first husband [[Godfrey Galan]]. In addition to the official title [[Prince of Petra]], he bears the historical titles of Duke of Ostracine, and Lord of Ajklabejta. As he was expected to someday become King, his birth was widely celebrated throughout Sydalon. Hugh has often accompanied his mother domestic royal tours and even foreign visits.
'''Hugh, Prince of Petra''' (''Hughes Emmanuel Gabriel Desiderius''; 10 April 2015) is the {{wp|heir apparent}} to the [[Line of succession to the Sydalene throne|throne of Sydalon]] as the eldest child of [[Melisende III of Sydalon|Queen Melisende III]] and her first husband [[Godfrey Galan]]. In addition to the official title [[Prince of Petra]], he bears the historical titles of Duke of Ostracine, and Lord of Ajklabejta. As he was expected to someday become King, his birth was widely celebrated throughout Sydalon. Hugh has often accompanied his mother domestic royal tours and even foreign visits.
==Birth==
==Birth==
On 15 December 2014, the household of the [[Desideriua, Prince of Petra|Prince of Petra]] announced that [[Melisende III of Sydalon|Princess Melisende of Petra]] and [[Godfrey Galan]], were expecting their first child. At the time, Princess Melisende was the eldest child of the heir apparent, meaning any child born would be third in the line of succession and a future [[Monarchy of Sydalon|Monarch]] due to {{wp|Primogeniture#Absolute primogeniture|absolute primogeniture succession}}. Melisende and Godfrey continued to reside at Velia House in [[Castellum ab Alba|Castellum]], where Melisende was a student at [[University of Castellum Iohnnes XIII#Constituent colleges|Empress Alexandra College, Castellum]] throughout the pregnancy.  
On 15 December 2014, the household of the [[Desiderius, Prince of Petra|Prince of Petra]] announced that [[Melisende III of Sydalon|Princess Melisende of Petra]] and [[Godfrey Galan]], were expecting their first child. At the time, Princess Melisende was the eldest child of the heir apparent, meaning any child born would be third in the line of succession and a future [[Monarchy of Sydalon|Monarch]] due to {{wp|Primogeniture#Absolute primogeniture|absolute primogeniture succession}}. Melisende and Godfrey continued to reside at Velia House in [[Castellum ab Alba|Castellum]], where Melisende was a student at [[University of Castellum Iohannes XIII#Constituent colleges|Empress Alexandra College, Castellum]] throughout the pregnancy.  


Hugh was born on 10 April 2015 at Palis Royal, in [[Ostracine (city)|Ostracine]], at 2:30 [[Time in Sydalon|SST]]. His birth was announced hours later by a royal heralds outside of Palis de Aultavilla, in Ostracine, and Castra Rubea, in [[Sydalon (city)|Sydalon]]. His name was announced during a national broadcast on [[Royal Broadcasting Corporation|RXK]] at 8:00 SST. He was named Hugh for his ancestor [[Hugh the Harp King of Langael|Hugh the Harp King]] and numerous Kings of Sydalon.  
Hugh was born on 10 April 2015 at Palis Royal, in [[Ostracine (city)|Ostracine]], at 2:30 [[Time in Sydalon|SST]]. His birth was announced hours later by a royal heralds outside of Palis de Aultavilla, in Ostracine, and Castra Rubea, in [[Sydalon (city)|Sydalon]]. His name was announced during a national broadcast on [[Royal Broadcasting Corporation|RXK]] at 8:00 SST. He was named Hugh for his ancestor [[Hugh the Harp King of Langael|Hugh the Harp King]] and numerous Kings of Sydalon.  
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In July 2018, Hugh started his education at St Peter's Nursery School. The Royal Household has not indicated whether Hugh will attend formal schooling or be educated privately as all Sydalene princes before him.
In July 2018, Hugh started his education at St Peter's Nursery School. The Royal Household has not indicated whether Hugh will attend formal schooling or be educated privately as all Sydalene princes before him.
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==  
==Titles, styles, honors and arms==  
*'''10 April 2015 – 3 September 2017:''' ''Lord'' Hugh de Aultavilla Galan
*'''10 April 2015 – 3 September 2017:''' ''Lord'' Hugh Galan
*'''3 September 2017 – present:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Prince of Petra
*'''3 September 2017 – present:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Prince of Petra
At the time of his birth, his mother was second in line to the Sydalene throne as the eldest child of the heir apparent, which resulted in the expectation that Hugh would become [[Monarchy of Sydalon|King]]. Despite his place in succession, Hugh was not granted royal styles or titles due to his descent from the female-line. While there were calls from {{wp|Court (royal)|court}} to grant Hugh royal styles and titles, he did not earn any Sydalene rank until his mother's ascension to the throne in 2017. This royal practice has changed since his mother's ascension, where heirs of the sitting Prince of Petra will pass on royal styles and titles regardless of gender. Prior to this, Hugh held the courtesy rank of <nowiki>"Lord"</nowiki> as a male-line descendant of Donal, Lord of Langael. Due to Sydalene royal practices, his surname until his mother's ascension was <nowiki>"de Aultavilla Galan"</nowiki>.
At the time of his birth, his mother was second in line to the Sydalene throne as the eldest child of the heir apparent, which resulted in the expectation that Hugh would become [[Monarchy of Sydalon|King]]. Despite his place in succession, Hugh was not granted royal styles or titles due to his descent from the female-line. While there were calls from {{wp|Court (royal)|court}} to grant Hugh royal styles and titles, he did not earn any Sydalene rank until his mother's ascension to the throne in 2017. This royal practice has changed since his mother's ascension, where heirs of the sitting Prince of Petra will pass on royal styles and titles regardless of gender. Prior to this, Hugh held the courtesy rank of <nowiki>"Lord"</nowiki> as a male-line descendant of Donal, Lord of Langael. Due to Sydalene royal practices, his surname until his mother's ascension was <nowiki>"de Aultavilla Galan"</nowiki>.
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|12= 12. [[Jordan IX of Sydalon]]
|12= 12. [[Jordan IX of Sydalon]]
|13= 13. [[Melisende of Philipopolis]]
|13= 13. [[Melisende of Philipopolis]]
|14= 14. [[Prince Leo, Duke of Apennina]]
|14= 14. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, 37th Duke of Adrianople]]
|15= 15. [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta of Latium]]
|15= 15. [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Augusta of Latium]]
|16= 16. Laurendi, Lord of Langael
|16= 16. Laurendi, Lord of Langael
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Revision as of 23:14, 24 January 2019

Hugh
Prince of Petra
Born (2015-04-10) 10 April 2015 (age 9)
Palis Royal, Ostracine, Sydalon
Full name
Hughes Emmanuel Gabriel Desiderius
HouseAultavilla (official)
Galan (agnatic)
FatherGodfrey Galan
MotherMelisende III
ReligionFabrian Catholic
Sydalene Royal Family
Coat of Arms of the Queen of Sydalon
Extended royal family
  • HRH Princess Elena of Fuvre
  • HRH Princess Adrienne of Fuvre

Hugh, Prince of Petra (Hughes Emmanuel Gabriel Desiderius; 10 April 2015) is the heir apparent to the throne of Sydalon as the eldest child of Queen Melisende III and her first husband Godfrey Galan. In addition to the official title Prince of Petra, he bears the historical titles of Duke of Ostracine, and Lord of Ajklabejta. As he was expected to someday become King, his birth was widely celebrated throughout Sydalon. Hugh has often accompanied his mother domestic royal tours and even foreign visits.

Birth

On 15 December 2014, the household of the Prince of Petra announced that Princess Melisende of Petra and Godfrey Galan, were expecting their first child. At the time, Princess Melisende was the eldest child of the heir apparent, meaning any child born would be third in the line of succession and a future Monarch due to absolute primogeniture succession. Melisende and Godfrey continued to reside at Velia House in Castellum, where Melisende was a student at Empress Alexandra College, Castellum throughout the pregnancy.

Hugh was born on 10 April 2015 at Palis Royal, in Ostracine, at 2:30 SST. His birth was announced hours later by a royal heralds outside of Palis de Aultavilla, in Ostracine, and Castra Rubea, in Sydalon. His name was announced during a national broadcast on RXK at 8:00 SST. He was named Hugh for his ancestor Hugh the Harp King and numerous Kings of Sydalon.

Hugh was baptized at Church of the Annunciation, in Kerkouane, on 12 August 2015, by Patriarch of Sydalon Belad Abdeshmun, with water from the Yarden River. His godparents are Princess Maria of Latium (his mother's cousin), and Nathan IV of Ghant (his father's cousin).

Official appearances

Hugh made his first official appearance after his baptism in Kerkouane. His first foreign visit occurred in September 2015, when he accompanied his parents during a visit to Galan, Langael, Ghant. Hugh resided at Velia House in Castellum immediately after his birth, sparingly making public appearances until his mother's graduation in spring 2016.

Since his mother's ascension to the throne, Hugh has been present on most domestic tours and recently the occasional foreign visit. He accompanied his mother during a 2016 visits to Yisrael and Fakolana. In 2018, he made his first official visit to Belisaria when his mother attended a state visit in Lihnidos.

Education

In July 2018, Hugh started his education at St Peter's Nursery School. The Royal Household has not indicated whether Hugh will attend formal schooling or be educated privately as all Sydalene princes before him.

Titles, styles, honors and arms

  • 10 April 2015 – 3 September 2017: Lord Hugh Galan
  • 3 September 2017 – present: His Royal Highness The Prince of Petra

At the time of his birth, his mother was second in line to the Sydalene throne as the eldest child of the heir apparent, which resulted in the expectation that Hugh would become King. Despite his place in succession, Hugh was not granted royal styles or titles due to his descent from the female-line. While there were calls from court to grant Hugh royal styles and titles, he did not earn any Sydalene rank until his mother's ascension to the throne in 2017. This royal practice has changed since his mother's ascension, where heirs of the sitting Prince of Petra will pass on royal styles and titles regardless of gender. Prior to this, Hugh held the courtesy rank of "Lord" as a male-line descendant of Donal, Lord of Langael. Due to Sydalene royal practices, his surname until his mother's ascension was "de Aultavilla Galan".

Arms

Prince of petra arms.png
Coat of Arms of The Prince of Petra
(2017–present)

Ancestry

See also

Hugh, Prince of Petra
Cadet branch of the House of Hauteville
Born: 10 April 2015
Lines of succession
First
Heir apparent
 Succession to the Sydalene throne Followed by
Prince William of Petra
Royal titles
Preceded by
The Princess Melisende 		Prince of Petra
2017–present 		Incumbent
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