Johamara, Princess Eirmar
| Johamara | |
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| Princess Eirmar of Mardan | |
.jpeg) Princess Eirmar of Mardan in 2023. | |
| Born | Johamara Magliana Kelhite 4 September 1977 Meelet, Hornas County, Durland |
| Spouse | Prince Eirmar of Mardan (m. 2010) |
| Issue | Countess Janhana Count Jemros |
| House | Leps (by marriage) |
| Father | Freedal Kelhite |
| Mother | Arlena Miraara |
| Occupation | Author |
| Princely Family of Durland |
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| * Member of the Durlish Princely House |
Johamara, Princess Eirmar of Mardan (Johamara Magliana Kelhite; born 4 September 1977) is a member of the Durlish princely family. A writer by profession, she is married to Prince Eirmar of Mardan, nephew of Princess Carilla. Alongside her duties as a member of the princely family, she has continued to work as a writer and has published several books of poetry.
Johamara attended St Nichdil's Girls School in Herran before studying at the University of Herran, graduating with a bachelor's degree in literature. She briefly worked at the publishing firm Herses and Gernra before publishing her first compilation of poetry in 2006. She first met Prince Eirmar in 2008 at an eduation conference, with the two beginning a relationship shortly after. They married in 2010; she gave birth to a daughter, Countess Janhana in 2012, and a son, Count Jemros, in 2015.
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Activities
In addition to her professional work, Princess Eirmar has undertaken several duties as a member of the princely family. Shortly after her marriage, she assumed a number of patronages previously held by her aunt-in-law, including Patron of the Durlish Arts Council and Honourary President of the National Council for the Empowerment of Women in Education. Her first royal event was the opening of the National Children's Centre, which she attended with her cousin-in-law Hereditary Princess Ingdil. Not long after, she attended her first solo engagement when she visited the University College of Jertar's new Creative Writing Centre.
In 2015, Johamara was elected Chancellor of the University of the North of Durland, accepting similar roles as President of the Herran College of Arts in 2017 and Master of the Simlen Kreenas School of Design and Technology in 2021.
Johamara has attended a number of private family events, including the 40th birthday celebration of Hereditary Princess Ingdil (2016) and the 75th birthday celebration of Princess Carilla (2022).
In 2024, it was announced that Princess Eirmar would be appointed a member of the Council of Regency, becoming one of only a select few members of the Princely Family able to carry out the monarch's formal duties in her absence.
Marriage and personal life
On 17 April 2010, she married Prince Eirmar of Mardan, son of Prince Sarnar, Duke of Mardan and Maithlen, Duchess of Mardan, at the Cathedral Church of Herran. The wedding ceremony was attended by the princely family. The bride wore a lace wedding gown with matching veil and train, with the bridesmaid including her sister Magrien and Hereditary Princess Ingdil. On her marriage, she assumed the courtesy title "Princess Eirmar of Mardan" and the style "Serene Highness".
Johamara and Prince Eirmar have two children:
- Countess Janhana of Eirmar (born 17 June 2012 in Eetumal House, Herran).
- Count Jemros of Eirmar (born 2 December 2015 in the Prince Garmaanas Hospital, Herran).
Johamara is known for her close friendship with Princess Carilla, whom affectionately calls her her "sister", as well as Hereditary Princess Ingdil. Within the princely family, she is known as "Mari".
Several news outlets have suggested that Prince Eirmar has been unfaithful or has mistreated his wife. Whilst the princely family has not made any formal comment, the prince and princess have not been seen in public together since 2020, aside from with their children.
Titles, styles, honours and arms
Titles and styles
- 1980–2010: Miss Johamara Kelhite
- 2010–present: Her Serene Highness Princess Eirmar of Mardan
Arms
Coat of arms
Monogram
National honours and medals
- Princely Family Order of Carilla and Olar, First Class (2015)
- Commemorative Medal for the Ruby Jubilee of Carilla, Princess of Durland (2012)
- Commemorative Medal for th Golden Jubilee of Carilla, Princess of Durland (2022)
