Princess Teresa of Beroea

Teresa
Duchess of Silingia
Born	(1996-05-03) 3 May 1996 St Maria's National Hospital, Velia, Castellum ab Alba
Spouse	Michael of Silingia (m. 2019)
Issue	Princess Agnes
Full name Teresa Claudia Alexandra Maria Helena
House	Claudia
Father	Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea
Mother	Nina of Gelonia
Religion	Fabrian Catholic
Military career
Allegiance	Latium
Service/branch	Latin Army
Years of service	2013–2016 2016–2019 (reserve)
Rank	Optio

Teresa, Duchess of Silingia, EOV MSI (Teresa Claudia Alexandra Maria Helena; b. 28 May 1996), commonly referred to as Princess Teresa, is the eldest child and only daughter of Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea and Nina of Gelonia.

Tersa is titled Duchess of Silingia by virtue of her marriage to Michael of Silingia, heir to the Electorate of Silginia. At the time of her birth, Teresa was fifth in line to the line of succession to the Latin throne; she is currently fourteenth. She is both a member and patron of the Imperial Society for Medicine.

Early life and education

Teresa was born on 28 May 1996 at St Maria's National Hospital, in Velia, Castellum ab Alba, to Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea and as their first child and only daughter. Teresa was baptized at the private chapel within Palatium Supranio in Adrianople by Archbishop Marcus Nasenni. At her christening, it was announced her godparents were then Jason, Prince of Youth (her father's brother); Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazhon (her mother's brother); Victoria of Silingia (Riocus's wife); and Princess Eirene of Latium (her brother's sister).

Teresa has one younger sibling, Theophylactus, whom is one year younger. She was primarily raised in Oea, outside of metropolitan Adrianople, but eventually moved to Castellum in 2007 after her father's appointment to Lord Admiral.

Education

Teresa was educated by private tutors for most of her early education, with primary education coming from a governess hired by her parents. In 2007, Teresa enrolled at Saint Maria's School for Ladies in Castellum, which she attended until her commencements. Teresa applied to a number of universities after completing secondary school including Castellum College, the University of Haenna, the University of Ghish, the University of Naxegion; she even considered enlisting in the military and enrolling at Academia Militaris Olympia.

In 2013, Teresa joined the Latin Army and enrolled at Academia Militaris Olympia. She completed her officer training and earned a degree in pre-med from Olympia in 2016. In 2018, she was promoted to the rank of Optio. She earned a deferment in fall 2016, and enrolled at University of Haenna College of Medicine where she is currently studying medicine and participates in intramural water polo. In 2019, she earned an MBBS degree.

Personal life

Teresa's first formal courtship involved Guillaume, Prince Imperial of Lyncanestria after the two were spotted at together at official events. This was confirmed by both her father's household and the Lyncanestrian Imperial Household later that month. Her relationship with Guillaume ended in May 2018.

Marriage

On 20 October 2018, the Duke of Beroea's household announced that Teresa was courting Michael of Silingia, heir to the Electorate of Silingia, and the eldest son of King Nicholas I of Garima. Their engagement was announced on 11 January 2019. On 27 June 2019, Teresa and Michael married. They had their first child, Agnes in spring 2020.

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

• 28 May 1996 – 27 June 2019: Her Imperial Highness Princess Teresa of Beroea
• 27 June 2019 – present: Her Serene Highness Teresa, Duchess of Silingia

Teresa is the granddaughter of a Latin Sovereign and entitled to the rank of "Princess" with the territorial designation of her father's peerage, which is "of Beroea." As the daughter of a Prince of Latium, Teresa utilizes no surname for everyday purposes though for purposes of her university enrollment had been registered with the surname "of Beroea" (Beroeae). She is entitled to the rank of Princess after her marriage; however, she has discarded her territorial designation upon assuming her husband's title.

National decorations

• 15 April 2016 Knight of the Order of the Ram

Ancestry

Ancestors of Princess Teresa of Beroea

16. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 8. Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 17. Princess Isobel of Gaemar 4. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 18. Leon I, Duke of Thapse 9. Princess Isabella of Thapse 19. Princess Marie-Louise of Adelon 2. Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea 20. John Anicius, Duke of Beroea 10. Constantine XIX of Latium 21. Joanna I of Latium 5. Diana Augusta of Latium 22. Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon 11. Princess Marie Christine of Épernon 23. Adalinda of Silingia 1. Teresa, Duchess of Silingia 24. Arthur Rouanti 12. Prince Bran, Duke of Douarnenez 25. Princess Christina of Ghant 6. Prince Hawise, Duke of Douarnenez 26. Maonirn Menez 13. Alaina Menez 27. Beladore Seznec 3. Princess Nina of Gelonia 28. Alan V of Gelonia 14. Robert IV of Gelonia 29. Béatrice Créquy 7. Rimoete II of Gelonia 30. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant 15. Princess Teresa of Ghant 31. Princess Lucia of Alba

See also

• House of Claudius

Princess Teresa of Beroea House of Claudius Born: 3 May 1996
Lines of succession
Preceded by Prince Theophylactus of Beroea	Succession to the Latin throne 14th in line	Followed by Princess Agnes of Silingia