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| [[Alaina of Gelonia|Alaina, Crown Princess of Sudmark]]
| [[Genovefa of Gelonia|Genovefa, Crown Princess of Lameria]]
| [[Genovefa of Gelonia|Princess Genovefa]]
| [[Fianna of Gelonia|Princess Fianna of Gelonia]]
| [[Fianna of Gelonia|Princess Fianna]]
| [[Moira of Gelonia|Princess Moira of Gelonia]]
| [[Moira of Gelonia|Princess Moira]]
| [[Riona of Gelonia|Princess Riona of Gelonia]]
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'''Arthur XI''' (''Arthur Hawise Siorious Raibeart Heranal''; b. 2 July 1963) is the [[Monarchy of Gelonia|King of Gelonia]]. He ascended to the throne on 30 April 2012 after the death of his father, [[Bran III of Gelonia|King Bran III]].
'''Arthur XI''' (''Arthur Hawise Siorious Raibeart Brennus''; b. 2 July 1962) is the [[Monarchy of Gelonia|King of Gelonia]]. He ascended to the throne on 30 April 2012 after the death of his father, [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]].


Arthur was born in [[Oxonia]] as the eldest child of [[Bran III of Gelonia|King Bran III]] and [[Sophie of Viendra]]. He became heir apparent and Duke of Oxonia upon his father's ascension. He attended primary and secondary schools in Gelonia, later serving in the [[Gelonian Navy]] after attending [naval college], in [country]. Arthur has married twice, first in 1982 to commoner [[Loeiza Taneta]], which ended in divorce; and to [[Alexandra of Garza|Princess Alexandra of Garza]] in 1990. From his marriage to Taneta, he had one child [[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia]], who died in 2012. He has seven children, all daughters, from [[Alexandra of Garza]].
Arthur was born in [[Oxonia]] as the eldest child of [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] and [[Alara of Ghant]]. He became heir apparent and Duke of Oxonia upon his father's ascension. He attended primary and secondary schools in Gelonia, later serving in the [[Gelonian Navy]] after attending [naval college], in [country]. Arthur has married twice, first from 1983 through 1988 to commoner [[Loeiza Taneta]], which ended in divorce; and to [[Caroline Zuria]] in 1990. From his marriage to Taneta, he had one child [[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia]], who died in 2012. He has seven children, all daughters, from [[Caroline Zuria]], whom he married in 1990.


Arthur became King of Gelonia in 2012. His reign has seen improved relations with neighboring nations such as [[Latium]], and relative government stability compared to his predecessors, with five governments across three legislative terms.
Arthur became King of Gelonia in 2012. His reign has seen improved relations with neighboring nations such as [[Latium]], and relative government stability compared to his predecessors, with five governments across three legislative terms.
==Early life==
==Early life==
Arthur was born on 2 July 1963, during the reign of his grandfather [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] at Lugudunon Cartrefu, in Oxonia, [[Gelonia]]. He is the eldest child of [[Bran III of Gelonia|King Bran III]] (later Queen Rimoete II) and his consort Sophie of Viendra. At the time of his birth, Arthur was second-in-line to the throne, as the eldest son of the heir presumptive. He became the first future king to be born in Gelonia following independence.
Arthur was born on 2 July 1962, during the reign of his grandfather [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] at Lugudunon Cartrefu, in Oxonia, [[Gelonia]]. He is the eldest child of [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] (later Queen Rimoete II) and his consort Alara of Ghant. At the time of his birth, Arthur was second-in-line to the throne, as the eldest son of the heir presumptive. He became the first future king to be born in Gelonia following independence.


From birth, he was styled “Prince of Oxonia”, due to his father’s rank as the eldest child of the heir apparent. He was baptized into the [[Church of Gelonia]] by the local Bishop of Oxonia at St Tugdualus in August 1963. His godparents are [[Michael I of Ghant]] (his great-uncle); [[Beladore of Gelonia]] (his great-aunt); [[Jocelyne of Gelonia]] (his aunt); and [[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard]] (Jocelyne’s husband).
From birth, he was styled “Prince of Oxonia”, due to his father’s rank as the eldest child of the heir apparent. He was baptized into the [[Church of Gelonia]] by the local Bishop of Oxonia at St Tugdualus in August 1962. His godparents are [[Michael I of Ghant]] (his great-uncle); [[Beladore of Gelonia]] (his great-aunt); [[Jocelyne of Gelonia]] (his aunt); and [[Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard]] (Jocelyne’s husband).


He has six younger siblings: [[Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazhon|Riocus]], [[Teresa of Gelonia|Teresa]], [[Nina of Gelonia|Nina]], [[Beatriz of Gelonia|Beatriz]], [[Joan of Gelonia|Joan]], and [[David of Gelonia|David]]. Along with his siblings, Arthur was primarily raised at Lugudunon Cartrefu, which became the House of Rouanti's chief residence in the 18th century.
He has six younger siblings: [[Prince Riocus, Duke of Roazhon|Riocus]], [[Teresa of Gelonia|Teresa]], [[Nina of Gelonia|Nina]], [[Beatriz of Gelonia|Beatriz]], [[Joan of Gelonia|Joan]], [[Sophia of Gelonia|Sophia]], and [[David of Gelonia|David]]. Along with his siblings, Arthur was primarily raised at Lugudunon Cartrefu, which became the House of Rouanti's chief residence in the 18th century.


Arthur became heir apparent following the death of his grandfather on 19 September 1970. He became [[Duke of Oxonia]], by virtue of his status as heir apparent, the same day; however, his investiture ceremony was not until 6 January 1971.
Arthur became heir apparent following the death of his grandfather on 19 September 1970. He became [[Duke of Oxonia]], by virtue of his status as heir apparent, the same day; however, his investiture ceremony was not until 6 January 1971.
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At 15, Arthur was enrolled at Aberlour, a boarding school in coastal northern Gelonia. From 1981 to 1985, Arthur was educated at [foreign military academy], where he studied political science. On 14 October 1985, he was sworn in as a [[wikipedia:Second lieutenant|Second lieutenant]] in the Gelonian Royal Defense Forces.
At 15, Arthur was enrolled at Aberlour, a boarding school in coastal northern Gelonia. From 1981 to 1985, Arthur was educated at [foreign military academy], where he studied political science. On 14 October 1985, he was sworn in as a [[wikipedia:Second lieutenant|Second lieutenant]] in the Gelonian Royal Defense Forces.
==Reign==
==Reign==
On 30 April 2012, King Bran III passed away following a battle with lung cancer. Per the Gelonian constitution, Arthur’s reign began immediately. On 15 May 2012, Arthur was formally elected King by the [[Vodan#Election of King|Chiefs of the Vodan]] by unanimous vote. A public proclamation and a coronation was held immediately following Arthur’s election at Saint-Brieuc Basilica, in Oxonia.
On 30 April 2012, King Robert IV passed away following a battle with lung cancer. Per the Gelonian constitution, Arthur’s reign began immediately. On 15 May 2012, Arthur was formally elected King by the [[Vodan#Election of King|Chiefs of the Vodan]] by unanimous vote. A public proclamation and a coronation was held immediately following Arthur’s election at Saint-Brieuc Basilica, in Oxonia.


The first year of Arthur’s reign saw an increase in parliamentary instability, when [[Prime Minister of Gelonia|Prime Minister]] [[Anna Quiniou]] resigned following a loss of confidence. Arthur’s first three years as King saw three separate individuals serve as Prime Minister. The [[Bodadeg]] stabilized following the appointment of [[John Guegani]] as Prime Minister. Guegani was nominated to the office personally by Arthur following negotiations between Arthur, royal advisors, and key party leaders of the Bodadeg and Vodan. Arthur’s actions were praised, as Guegani and the Bodadeg maintained the same government for the next five years.
The first year of Arthur’s reign saw an increase in parliamentary instability, when [[Prime Minister of Gelonia|Prime Minister]] [[Anna Quiniou]] resigned following a loss of confidence. Arthur’s first three years as King saw three separate individuals serve as Prime Minister. The [[Bodadeg]] stabilized following the appointment of [[John Guegani]] as Prime Minister. Guegani was nominated to the office personally by Arthur following negotiations between Arthur, royal advisors, and key party leaders of the Bodadeg and Vodan. Arthur’s actions were praised, as Guegani and the Bodadeg maintained the same government for the next five years.
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==Marriages==
==Marriages==
===Marriage to Loeiza Taneta===
===Marriage to Loeiza Taneta===
Arthur first married in 1985 to commoner Loeiza Taneta. He first met Taneta in 1984 while attending a charity event for the Oxonia Foundation in [[Meud]]. According to courtiers, Arthur was quickly taken with Taneta, and they eventually married in 1983. The marriage was cause of controversy among the nobility and leadership of the [[Church of Gelonia]] due to Taneta's station as a commoner. Taneta gave birth to their only child, [[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia|Arthur]], on 17 June 1985. The birth of Prince Arthur initiated concerns of his eventual succession due to the {{wp|Morganatic marriage|morganatic marriage}} between Arthur and Taneta. The marriage quickly deteriorated, and by August 1984, rumors surfaced that [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] was attempting to secure a divorce and have Arthur search for a new wife.
Arthur first married in 1983 to commoner Loeiza Taneta. He first met Taneta in 1982 while attending a charity event for the Oxonia Foundation in [[Meud]]. According to courtiers, Arthur was quickly taken with Taneta, and they eventually married in 1983. The marriage was cause of controversy among the nobility and leadership of the [[Church of Gelonia]] due to Taneta's station as a commoner. Taneta gave birth to their only child, [[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia|Arthur]], on 17 June 1985. The birth of Prince Arthur initiated concerns of his eventual succession due to the {{wp|Morganatic marriage|morganatic marriage}} between Arthur and Taneta. The marriage quickly deteriorated, and by August 1984, rumors surfaced that [[Robert IV of Gelonia|King Robert IV]] was attempting to secure a divorce and have Arthur search for a new wife.


In early 1987, the Royal Household announced that Arthur and Taneta were divorcing, making Arthur the first member of the Royal Family to be part of a divorce.
In early 1988, the Royal Household announced that Arthur and Taneta were divorcing, making Arthur the first member of the Royal Family to be part of a divorce.
===Marriage to Alexandra of Garza===
===Marriage to Caroline Zuria===
Prior to his divorce, Arthur was widely believed to be engaged in an affair, and actively seeking out a new bride. Following a string of unsuccessful courtships, Arthur and the Duchy of Oxonia announced that Arthur was courting [[Alexandra of Garza|Princess Alexandra of Garza]], the eldest child and daughter of [[John VII of Garza]] and [[Alara of Ghant]].
Prior to his divorce, Arthur was widely believed to be engaged in an affair, and actively seeking out a new bride. Following a string of unsuccessful courtships, Arthur and the Duchy of Oxonia announced that Arthur was courting [[Caroline Zuria]], the eldest child and daughter of [[Raymond III, Lord of Zuria]] and [[Adenora of Douarnenez]].


The [[Gelonian Royal Family]] announced the engagement of Arthur and Alexandra on 2 June 1989, upon which Alexandra relocated to Oxonia and resided in her own apartment separate from Arthur. Their first public event following the engagement was a visit to the Oxonia Zoo, in which they were accompanied by Arthur’s son.  
The [[Gelonian Royal Family]] announced the engagement of Arthur and Caroline on 2 June 1989, upon which Caroline relocated to Oxonia and resided in her own apartment separate from Arthur. Their first public event following the engagement was a visit to the Oxonia Zoo, in which they were accompanied by Arthur’s son.  


The couple married on 19 April 1990, at Saint-Brieuc Basilica. They honeymooned from their wedding day until 17 May 1990, visiting [[Belfras]], [[Sante Reze]], [[Ascalzar]], and finishing in southern [[Ghant]]. Arthur and Alexandra have six daughters over the course of their marriage: [[Lena, Princess Royal|Lena]] (1990), [[Alaina of Gelonia|Alaina]] (1992), [[Genovefa of Gelonia|Genovefa]] (1994), [[Fianna of Gelonia|Fianna]] (1996), [[Moira of Gelonia|Moira]] (1997), [[Riona of Gelonia|Riona]] (1999), [[Eva of Gelonia|Eva]] (2002).
The couple married on 19 April 1990, at Saint-Brieuc Basilica. They honeymooned from their wedding day until 17 May 1990, visiting [[Belfras]], [[Sante Reze]], [[Ascalzar]], and finishing in southern [[Ghant]]. Arthur and Alexandra have six daughters over the course of their marriage: [[Lena, Princess Royal|Lena]] (1990), [[Alaina of Gelonia|Alaina]] (1992), [[Genovefa of Gelonia|Genovefa]] (1994), [[Fianna of Gelonia|Fianna]] (1996), [[Moira of Gelonia|Moira]] (1997), [[Riona of Gelonia|Riona]] (1999), [[Eva of Gelonia|Eva]] (2002).
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===Styles===
===Styles===
*'''2 July 1963 – 19 September 1988:''' ''His Royal Highness'' Prince Arthur of Oxonia
*'''2 July 1962 – 19 September 1988:''' ''His Royal Highness'' Prince Arthur of Oxonia
*'''19 September 1970 – 30 April 2012:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Prince Arthur
*'''19 September 1970 – 30 April 2012:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Prince Arthur
**'''19 September 1970 – 30 April 2012:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Duke of Oxonia
**'''19 September 1970 – 30 April 2012:''' ''His Royal Highness'' The Duke of Oxonia
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| {{birth date and age|1990|9|9|df=y}}
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| [[Genovefa of Gelonia|Genovefa, Crown Princess of Lameria]]
| [[Genovefa of Gelonia|Princess Genovefa]]
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| Married Flavius Gadea
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| [[Fianna of Gelonia|Princess Fianna of Gelonia]]
| [[Fianna of Gelonia|Princess Fianna]]
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| [[Moira of Gelonia|Princess Moira]]
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| [[Riona of Gelonia|Princess Riona of Gelonia]]
| [[Riona of Gelonia|Princess Riona]]
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| [[Eva of Gelonia|Princess Eva of Gelonia]]
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|5= 5. [[Eleanor of Nyrundy and Mysia]]
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|7= 7. Periclea Pinaria
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|8= 8. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
|8= 8. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
|9= 9. Béatrice Créquy
|9= 9. [[Sara Courcouia]]
|10= 10. [[Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant]]
|10= 10. [[John VII, Elector of Nyrundy]]
|11= 11. [[Lucia of Alba|Princess Lucia of Alba]]
|11= 11. [[Irene I of Mysia]]
|12= 12. [[Charles X, Elector of Viendra]]
|12= 12. [[Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant]]
|13= 13. PLACEHOLDER
|13= 13. [[Lucia of Alba|Princess Lucia of Alba]]
|14= 14. Duke Michael Pinarius
|14= 14. [[Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard]]
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|15= 15. [[Luciana of Canosa]]
|16= 16. Arthur Rouanti
|16= 16. [[Arthur Rounati (born 1875)|Arthur Rouanti]]
|17= 17. Adelaide of Nyrundy
|17= 17. PLACEHOLDER
|18= 18. Louis-Joseph, Duke of Harcourt
|18= 18. [[Eudes Courcouis]]
|19= 19. Anne Bonailly
|19= 19. PLACEHOLDER
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|20= 20. [[Otto X, Elector of Nyrundy]]
|21= 21. [[Edaalya of Onneria|Princess Edaalya of Onneria]]
|21= 21. [[Ludmilla of Tungria]]
|22= 22. [[Prince Michael, Duke of Alba]]
|22= 22. [[George II of Mysia]]
|23= 23. Marie-Amélie of Prusson
|23= 23. [[Agnes of Latium (born 1854)|Princess Agnes of Latium]]
|24= 24. [[Peter V, Elector of Viendra]]
|24= 24. [[Nathan III of Ghant]]
|25= 25. PLACEHOLDER
|25= 25. [[Edaalya of Onneria|Princess Edaalya of Onneria]]
|26= 26. PLACEHOLDER
|26= 26. [[Prince Michael, Duke of Alba]]
|27= 27. PLACEHOLDER
|27= 27. PLACEHOLDER
|28= 28. Duke Constantine Pinarius
|28= 28. [[Robert IV, Prince of Montgisard]]
|29= 29. PLACEHOLDER
|29= 29. [[Dianne of Melfi]]
|30= 30. PLACEHOLDER
|30= 30. [[John IV, Count of Canosa]]
|31= 31. PLACEHOLDER
|31= 31. [[Elisabetta of Montgisard|Princess Elisabetta of Montgisard]]
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Monarchy of Gelonia]]
*[[Monarchy of Gelonia]]
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Arthur XI
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King of Gelonia
Reign30 April 2012 – present
Proclamation15 May 2012
PredecessorRobert IV
Heir presumptiveLena, Princess Royal
Prime Ministers
See list
Born (1962-07-02) 2 July 1962 (age 61)
Lugudunon Cartrefu, Oxonia, Gelonia
Spouses
Issue
Detail
Full name
Arthur Hawise Siorious Raibeart Heranal
HouseRouanti
FatherRobert IV of Gelonia
MotherAlara of Ghant
ReligionChurch of Gelonia
Gelonian Royal Family
Coat of Arms of the King of Gelonia
Extended royal family

Arthur XI (Arthur Hawise Siorious Raibeart Brennus; b. 2 July 1962) is the King of Gelonia. He ascended to the throne on 30 April 2012 after the death of his father, King Robert IV.

Arthur was born in Oxonia as the eldest child of King Robert IV and Alara of Ghant. He became heir apparent and Duke of Oxonia upon his father's ascension. He attended primary and secondary schools in Gelonia, later serving in the Gelonian Navy after attending [naval college], in [country]. Arthur has married twice, first from 1983 through 1988 to commoner Loeiza Taneta, which ended in divorce; and to Caroline Zuria in 1990. From his marriage to Taneta, he had one child Arthur, Duke of Oxonia, who died in 2012. He has seven children, all daughters, from Caroline Zuria, whom he married in 1990.

Arthur became King of Gelonia in 2012. His reign has seen improved relations with neighboring nations such as Latium, and relative government stability compared to his predecessors, with five governments across three legislative terms.

Early life

Arthur was born on 2 July 1962, during the reign of his grandfather King Robert IV at Lugudunon Cartrefu, in Oxonia, Gelonia. He is the eldest child of King Robert IV (later Queen Rimoete II) and his consort Alara of Ghant. At the time of his birth, Arthur was second-in-line to the throne, as the eldest son of the heir presumptive. He became the first future king to be born in Gelonia following independence.

From birth, he was styled “Prince of Oxonia”, due to his father’s rank as the eldest child of the heir apparent. He was baptized into the Church of Gelonia by the local Bishop of Oxonia at St Tugdualus in August 1962. His godparents are Michael I of Ghant (his great-uncle); Beladore of Gelonia (his great-aunt); Jocelyne of Gelonia (his aunt); and Joscelin V, Prince of Montgisard (Jocelyne’s husband).

He has six younger siblings: Riocus, Teresa, Nina, Beatriz, Joan, Sophia, and David. Along with his siblings, Arthur was primarily raised at Lugudunon Cartrefu, which became the House of Rouanti's chief residence in the 18th century.

Arthur became heir apparent following the death of his grandfather on 19 September 1970. He became Duke of Oxonia, by virtue of his status as heir apparent, the same day; however, his investiture ceremony was not until 6 January 1971.

Education

Arthur began his education during the reign of his grandfather, Robert IV. He attended private school for his primary education, however upon the ascension of his mother in 1970, there was speculation that he and his siblings would attend state schools to enhance the popularity of the monarchy. Initially the decision to keep Arthur in private schooling was met with controversy following comments from his father, who, in off the cuff remarks, said that “No child of mine will attend some dirty public school.” Prince Hawise did not apologize for the comments, but later proved integral in passing state education reform in 1975.

At 15, Arthur was enrolled at Aberlour, a boarding school in coastal northern Gelonia. From 1981 to 1985, Arthur was educated at [foreign military academy], where he studied political science. On 14 October 1985, he was sworn in as a Second lieutenant in the Gelonian Royal Defense Forces.

Reign

On 30 April 2012, King Robert IV passed away following a battle with lung cancer. Per the Gelonian constitution, Arthur’s reign began immediately. On 15 May 2012, Arthur was formally elected King by the Chiefs of the Vodan by unanimous vote. A public proclamation and a coronation was held immediately following Arthur’s election at Saint-Brieuc Basilica, in Oxonia.

The first year of Arthur’s reign saw an increase in parliamentary instability, when Prime Minister Anna Quiniou resigned following a loss of confidence. Arthur’s first three years as King saw three separate individuals serve as Prime Minister. The Bodadeg stabilized following the appointment of John Guegani as Prime Minister. Guegani was nominated to the office personally by Arthur following negotiations between Arthur, royal advisors, and key party leaders of the Bodadeg and Vodan. Arthur’s actions were praised, as Guegani and the Bodadeg maintained the same government for the next five years.

Arthur has made more foreign visits and state visits than any Monarch of Gelonia in the first eight years of his reign, resulting in an improved position of Gelonia internationally. His reign has also seen improved relations with neighboring Latium. This has been attributed to increased cross-border trade and the lift on restrictions on teaching Latin and Gelatine in border communities, as well as dynastic ties between each country’s ruling family.

Marriages

Marriage to Loeiza Taneta

Arthur first married in 1983 to commoner Loeiza Taneta. He first met Taneta in 1982 while attending a charity event for the Oxonia Foundation in Meud. According to courtiers, Arthur was quickly taken with Taneta, and they eventually married in 1983. The marriage was cause of controversy among the nobility and leadership of the Church of Gelonia due to Taneta's station as a commoner. Taneta gave birth to their only child, Arthur, on 17 June 1985. The birth of Prince Arthur initiated concerns of his eventual succession due to the morganatic marriage between Arthur and Taneta. The marriage quickly deteriorated, and by August 1984, rumors surfaced that King Robert IV was attempting to secure a divorce and have Arthur search for a new wife.

In early 1988, the Royal Household announced that Arthur and Taneta were divorcing, making Arthur the first member of the Royal Family to be part of a divorce.

Marriage to Caroline Zuria

Prior to his divorce, Arthur was widely believed to be engaged in an affair, and actively seeking out a new bride. Following a string of unsuccessful courtships, Arthur and the Duchy of Oxonia announced that Arthur was courting Caroline Zuria, the eldest child and daughter of Raymond III, Lord of Zuria and Adenora of Douarnenez.

The Gelonian Royal Family announced the engagement of Arthur and Caroline on 2 June 1989, upon which Caroline relocated to Oxonia and resided in her own apartment separate from Arthur. Their first public event following the engagement was a visit to the Oxonia Zoo, in which they were accompanied by Arthur’s son.

The couple married on 19 April 1990, at Saint-Brieuc Basilica. They honeymooned from their wedding day until 17 May 1990, visiting Belfras, Sante Reze, Ascalzar, and finishing in southern Ghant. Arthur and Alexandra have six daughters over the course of their marriage: Lena (1990), Alaina (1992), Genovefa (1994), Fianna (1996), Moira (1997), Riona (1999), Eva (2002).

Styles, titles, honors, and arms

Styles of
The King
Gelonian Royal Arms.png
Reference styleYour Majesty
Spoken styleHis Majesty
Alternative styleSir

Styles

  • 2 July 1962 – 19 September 1988: His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Oxonia
  • 19 September 1970 – 30 April 2012: His Royal Highness The Prince Arthur
    • 19 September 1970 – 30 April 2012: His Royal Highness The Duke of Oxonia
  • 30 April 2012 – present: His Majesty The King

Honors

  • Flag of Turenne.svg Turenne: Knight of the Order of the Viscomtins Cross NED Vliegerkruis BAR.svg
  •  Montgisard: Knight of the Order of the White Elephant Order of the Polar Star - Ribbon bar, pre 1975.svg

Dynastic honors

Issue

Name Birth Death Notes
By Loeiza Taneta
Arthur, Duke of Oxonia (1985-06-17)17 June 1985 22 September 2011(2011-09-22) (aged 26)
By Caroline Zuria
Lena, Princess Royal (1990-09-09) 9 September 1990 (age 33) Married Leo of Ghant; had issue.
Alaina, Crown Princess of Sudmark (1992-08-08) 8 August 1992 (age 31) Married Frederick, Crown Prince of Sudmark
Princess Genovefa (1994-12-26) 26 December 1994 (age 29)
Princess Fianna (1996-09-20) 20 September 1996 (age 27)
Princess Moira (1997-11-13) 13 November 1997 (age 26)
Princess Riona (1999-08-25) 25 August 1999 (age 24)
Princess Eva (2002-03-01) 1 March 2002 (age 22)

Ancestry

See also

Arthur XI of Gelonia
Born: 2 July 1962
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Robert IV 		King of Gelonia
2012–present 		Incumbent
Heir presumptive:
The Princess Royal
Gelonian nobility
Vacant
Title last held by
The Prince Bran
later became King Robert IV 		Duke of Oxonia
1970–2012 		Succeeded by
The Prince Arthur
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