Princess Amélie, Duchess of Pavia
| Princess Amélie | |
|---|---|
| Duchess of Pavia and Viscountess Strickland | |
| Born | 1 March 2000 Santerre, Autelia |
| Spouse | |
| House | Cambron |
| Father | Alexander IV of Autelia |
| Mother | Princess Marina of Schaumburg-Lippe |
Princess Amélie of Autelia, Duchess of Pavia (Amélie Delphine Hélène Katharina; born 1 March 2000) is an Autelian princess.
Princess Amélie is the youngest daughter of King Alexander IV of Autelia and Queen Marina. Her eldest sister is Queen Marie-Agathe of Autelia. In 2021, she married British aristocrat Alexander Strickland, Viscount Strickland.
Marriage and children
It was whilst at university that she met Alexander Strickland, Viscount Strickland, who was also studying in Glasgow, where the Princess was as part of a foreign exchange. The couple confirmed they were dating in a statement issued on October 15, 2019.
Following two years of dating, the engagement of Lord Strickland and Princess Amélie was announced on September 13, 2021. They were married in a ceremony in the National Cathedral, Santerre, on December 26, 2021.
Following their wedding, Alexander and Amélie embarked on a honeymoon tour of Scotland and Scandinavia, spending time in several cities.
On July 13, 2022, the Palace announced that Lord Strickland and Princess Amélie were expecting a child, due to be born in Winter 2022. In anticipation of the birth, Queen Marie-Agathe granted Alexander with new titles, in order that any future children of hers and Alexander's would be born with Autelian royal titles as well as their father's Scottish titles. From December 1, 2022, Amélie has held the title of Duchess of Pavia.
On December 14, 2022, Princess Amélie gave birth to twins at Enver Maternity and Children's Hospital in Lafontaine. The children were born at 0610 hours and are a boy and a girl. In a Palace statement, it was said that the Princess and her children were doing well, and that the Queen and other members of the Royal Family had been informed.