Helene Lyoelle

Helene
Duchess Helene c.2019
Born	(1977-02-25) 25 February 1977 Paladar ne Flor, Lyo City, Lyonine Empire
Spouse	Marcos Casaraghi (m. 1995)
Issue	Count Judarof Voix Countess Isybelle of Maroux
Full name Helene Margareta Vitoria
House	Lyoelle
Father	Artus, LVIX
Mother	Jenofa del Verdier
Religion	Primèr Fuòc (First Flame)

Helene (Lyonine: Helene), full name; Helene Margareta Vitoria; born 25 February 1977, is the Duchess d'Avor.

Helene is the first child of two that Crown Prince Artus had with his wife Jenofa del Verdier. Helene was born during the reign of her great-grandfather the Hegezar HenriII and would be alive during her grandfather's subsequent reign which began just three days after her birth.

Helene was privately educated at both the primary and secondary level, going on to study Archaeology at the University of Madelsclaire in Odentia. At a dig site in Lyonia the Duchess met her husband Marcos and the couple currently have two children; Count Judar of Voix and Countess Isybelle of Maroux.

From a young age Duchess Helene had taken a keen interest in the history of the states that occupied the Empire's present borders. She's been known to travel the world taking part in archaeological digs and helping to piece together the tales of old. Throughout her time as a senior royal she has also been able to promote the humanities as a necessary staple in the curriculum in schools across the nation.

Early life

Helene was born on 25 February 1977 at the Paladar ne Flor during the reign of Hegezar Henri II of House Lyoelle, her great-grandfather. Helene was the first of two children of then first-in-line to the throne, Prince Artus. Helene's godparents were Duke Laurentius of Val-de-Lys and his wife Athene. Much of Helene's early life was spent with her father at their estate Rouenhorne, however the Duchess did visit a number of countries on overseas imperial visits.

Astolfo would attend the Three Crowns Academy, a Lyonine Private boarding school located in Aerelle, from the age of five; The school is both primary and secondary in level. Astolfo would move on to collegiate level education at age 16 at the same school, achieving standard grades. He would gain a place at the University of Troizen in 1962 studying International Security and Diplomacy. He graduated four years later with a 2:1. Following his graduation, Astolfo would go on to work for a number of charities as a national ambassador, representing a number of organizations at local and international events. After the birth of his first child, Prince Artus in 1964 and then his second the Prince Bartholomiu in 1966 it was decided by Astolfo that he would attend the University of Lepari to attempt a Masters Degree in International Policy and Strategic Concerns. He received his masters degree in the summer of 1968 with a 1st. Astolfo made it clear he wanted to receive his PhD in International Strategic Concerns and attended the Upper College at the University of Lepari in 1970 following the birth of his daughter Eugénie in 1969. He would go on to graduate with his PhD in 1973 receiving the position of first in his class of 30 at the University in the degree. Astolfo later as Crown Prince founded the International Charity for the Displaced Persons which he serves as Honorary President of now.

On 14 February 1977 Henri II was taken to the hospital in Lio City where he was diagnosed with having had a heart attack. Immediately Astolfo was sworn in as Regent and just three days later Henri II died. The coronation took place a in May and thus began the reign of Astolfo VII.

Personal life

The official residences of the Hegezar and the Imperial Family are the Paladar ne Flor, in Lyo City and Paladar ne Lys in Tolon.

The Hegezar is described as a keen poet and reader, and has been known to spend hours in his library along with entertaining other poets and writers at her own personal island hotel estate of Adriano. The Hegezar is also known to work the front desk at his own Hotel Adriano whenever he visits as he enjoys to step out of the shoes of the monarch from time to time. Famous Lyonine celebrities along with foreign and domestic nobility are known to stay at the hotel from time to time, regardless of whether the Hegezar is present.

The Hegezar is passionate about the environment which has taken up a sizable portion of his charitable work. The Hegezar is believed to take regular walks across the countryside of the Empire. He is also a well known mountain climber having scaled each of the seven tallest mountains in the Empire several times along with many of the other highest peaks in the world. The Hegezar has represented the Empire on numerous occasions as a Prince of the Realm in Equestrian sports along with Fencing having won two gold medals himself. Astoflo is also known to just take unsupervised walks through Lyo City and other Lyonine cities to see how his people are doing and enjoy a day among his people, as such his popularity has enjoyed exceptionally high numbers for the last couple decades.

Titles, styles, honours, and arms

Titles

• 25 February 1977 – 28 February 1977: Her Serene Ladyship Countess Helene of Corrino
• 28 February 1977 – Present: Her Serene Highness Duchess Helene d'Arvor

Honours

Below are the National and Foreign honours that Helene has received during her life.

National honours

• Lyonine Empire: Hereditary Lady of the Order of Golden Lion
• Lyonine Empire: Hereditary Lady of the Order of the Great Sun
• Lyonine Empire: Hereditary Lady of the Imperial Family, Order of Renald IV
• Lyonine Empire: Hereditary Lady of the Imperial Family, Order of Helene I