Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazoha

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Prince Riocus
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Duke of Roazhon
Tenure9 November 1989 – present
Heir apparentPrince Robert
Born (1962-06-09) 9 June 1962 (age 62)
Kastell Roue, Oxonia, Gelonia
Spouses
Issue
Detail
Full name
Riocus Alan Jor Gallmau Heranal
HouseRouanti
FatherRobert IV
MotherMarie-Vivienne of Affoux
ReligionChurch of Gelonia
Military career
Service/branchRoyal Army
Years of service1984–2000 (end of active service)
RankBrigadier
Battles/warsGreat Northern War
Gelonian Royal Family
Coat of Arms of the King of Gelonia
Extended royal family

Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazhon (Riocus Alan Jor Gallmau Heranal; b. 9 June 1962) is a member of the Gelonian Royal Family. He is the second child of King Robert IV and Marie-Vivienne of Affoux. At the time of his birth, he was third in line to the throne; he is currently sixth.

He holds the rank of Colonel, and the honorary rank of Brigadier in the Gelonian Royal Army. In the 1990s, he served as part of the Gelonian contingent to the allied coalition against Nekulturnya in the Great Northern War. He left active military service in 2000, though continues to serve as a key liaison between the Crown Council and the Gelonian Armed Forces. Riocus is patron to numerous charities, primarily relating to various veterans causes.

Riocus married Maely Laorans, in 1989; the couple's marriage was often subject to tabloid speculation until their eventual high profile divorce in 2006. In 2009, he married Louise, Duchess of Köstritz. He carries out official engagements and foreign visits on behalf of his brother, King Arthur XI. He was created Duke of Roazhon in 1989. He served on the Crown Council as Chief-President from 2004 until 2006, and later as Deputy Chief Magistrate on the Crown Council's Standing Council of Chiefs and Clan Affairs.

Early life and education

Prince Riocus was born at Kastell Roue, in Oxonia, on 9 June 1962, the second child of King Robert IV and Marie-Vivienne of Affoux. He was baptized into the Church of Gelonia on 20 August 1962. Riocus was the first child to be born to a reigning Gelonian monarch since 1622.

Like his siblings, Riocus was attended to by a governess for his early education. He was then educated by private tutors until the age of 15, when he was enrolled at Aberlour, a boarding school in coastal northern Gelonia. While at Aberlour, he spent a year at St Vincent in Vannois for an exchange program. After earning his bac in 1980, he enrolled at Sciences Po Saint-Nazaire where he pursued a degree in PPE. Upon returning to Gelonia after graduating in 1984, he joined the Royal Army.

Military service

1988 Brennia border crisis

In 1988, Gelonian nationalist groups took part in a series of terrorist attacks in Brennia, a Latin border city of majority Gelonian-speaking residents. On April 19, the GSB dressed members of the Gelonian Royal Army bombed a Latin government building in Brennia, killing three Latin Senators visiting the city. The attack prompted a political crisis between the countries and a brief military standoff. Riocus, a member of the Royal Army's 12th brigade, was stationed at Ranneg during the crisis. Though his presence in Ranneg was unknown to the public initially, it was leaked during the crisis, prompting King Robert IV to ask for Riocus to be withdrawn, though Riocus and government refused his withdrawal.

By April 22, Riocus was joined by King Robert IV in Ranneg, and eventually met with Latin Empress Diana Augusta, and Leo, Prince Consort to resolve the crisis. The crisis was resolved peacefully with the establishment of the Latin-Gelonian Council.

Great Northern War

Riocus was active military during the Great Northern War, and was deployed along with Gelonian forces as part of the allied coalition. Riocus took part in the Second Battle of Eltanland. Riocus was recalled to Gelonia after his presence at Eltanland was leaked to the press after the battle.

Court and government roles

Politics

Riocus is a self-described conservative, and has faced scrutiny for comments in support of Soudarded, a major right-wing political party. Ahead of the 2011 election, Riocus was seen campaigning for Soudarded candidates and accused of violating royal neutrality during elections. Riocus was a known a member of National Front as a student at Saint-Nazaire.

Riocus has held various court roles, including a term as Chief-President of the Crown Council. Since 2010, he has served as Deputy Chief Magistrate on the Standing Council of Chiefs and Clan Affairs. Since beginning as Deputy Chief Magistrate, the Council has elevated 15 armigerous clans to clans of the name.

Business and charitable works

Riocus is considered an avid athlete, regularly participating in pick-up ice hockey, and golf. He hosts a weekly pick-up scrimmage at Dournfawr Civic Center, which often includes many prominent Gelonian figures, including X, Y, and Z.

Riocus is the founder and chief patron of a number of charities, including Veterans of Freedom of which he has served as Chairman since 2000. Riocus has sponsored scholarships at Aberlour, a Gelonian boarding school he attended, known as The Duke of Roazhon Award, which provides financial aid to students otherwise eligible to attend the school.

Courtship

Marriage to Maely Laorans

On 9 November 1985, he married Maely Laorans, the eldest daughter of Michael Laorans – Chief of Clan Laorans. He was invested as Duke of Roazhon in the same ceremony, with letters patent issued by King Robert IV the previous day. It was the first creation of a new Duke of Roazhon since the 17th century. Riocus and Laorans first met in 1981 after being introduced by mutual friends. They courted briefly in 1983, until Riocus joined the Royal Army in 1984. A year later their engagement was announced after rumors of a failed courtship between Riocus and XXXX.

The marriage to Laorans was well received by Gelonians, along to his brother Arthur's first marriage to Loeiza Taneta, and widely cited as a "breath of fresh air for a family only focused on establishing prestige" by the Gelonian press. Laorans enjoyed heavy media support for her efforts to go against royal protocols, however was reportedly unhappy with Riocus's military career. In 1991, Laorans gave birth to their first child, Gaudentia, followed by the birth of a son, Robert, in 1995. The marriage was reportedly strained after Robert's birth, as rumors of affairs grew. By 2002, photographs of Riocus and Louise, Duchess of Köstritz surfaced after the annual Festival of the Flowers, in Royaumeix, Vannois. Both Riocus and Louise denied any affair, and Riocus sought legal action which resulted in an award for $300,000 in damages.

By December 2005, Riocus and Laorans announced their separation, which was followed by a divorce in June 2006. Laorans was reportedly paid upwards of $700,000 in the divorce, and shared custody of their two children.

Marriage to Louise of Köstritz

Prince Riocus married Louise, Duchess of Köstritz on 7 September 2009, at Saint-Brieuc Basilica, in Oxonia. He and Louise reportedly met for the first time at the 2002 Festival of the Flowers, which was soon followed by rumors of an affair. The two reportedly stuck up a friendship according to close friends, and often wrote to one another. Soon after Riocus's divorce in 2006, he reportedly began courting XXXX. By 2008, it was announced that Riocus and Louise were courting. An engagement was announced three months later in August 2008.

Riocus and Louise have four children: Aven (b. 2 June 2010); George (b. 20 February 2012); Alan (b. 9 March 2015); and Riothamus (b. 31 January 2018).

Issue

Name Date of birth Date of death Spouses
By Maely Laorans:
Princess Gaudentia (1991-02-22) 22 February 1991 (age 33) Ohaide to Nathan IV of Ghant; had issue.
Prince Robert (1995-08-27) 27 August 1995 (age 29) Married Marie-Anne of Escondeaux
By Louise, Duchess of Köstritz:
Princess Aven (2010-06-02) 2 June 2010 (age 14)
Prince George (2012-02-20) 20 February 2012 (age 12)
Prince Alan (2015-03-09) 9 March 2015 (age 9)
Prince Riothamus (2018-01-31) 31 January 2018 (age 6)

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

  • 9 June 1962 – 9 November 1989: His Royal Highness The Prince Riocus
  • 9 November 1989 – present: His Royal Highness The Duke of Roazhon

Honors

  •  Gelonia: Knight of the Most Noble and Distinguished Order of the Clover Order of the Thistle UK ribbon.svg
  •  Gelonia: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg

Foreign honors

Ancestry

See also

Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazoha
Born: 9 June 1962
Lines of succession
Preceded by
The Princess Eva 		Succession to the Gelonian throne
6th position 		Followed by
Prince Robert
Regnal titles
Vacant
4th creation extinct in 1645
 Duke of Roazhon
2005–present 		Incumbent
Heir apparent:
Prince Robert
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