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Styles of
**The Duke of Meud**
Styles of; The Duke of Meud
	File:Coat of Arms of Leo of Ghant and Latium.png
Reference style	His Imperial Highness
Spoken style	Your Highness
Alternative style	His Highness

Full name
	Leo John Robert Aurelius

Leo
Leo
Duke of Meud; Prince of Ghant
Born	31 August 1990 (age 33); Empress Elena Hospital, Ghish, Ghant
Spouse	Lena, Princess Royal (m. 2016)
Issue; Detail	Princess Alara; Arthur, Duke of Oxonia;
Full name
Full name
	Leo John Robert Aurelius
House	Gentry
Father	John IV of Ghant
Mother	Isabella of Latium
Religion	Church of Ghant
Military career
Allegiance	Ghant
Service/branch	Ghant Army
Years of service	2009–2019 (end of active service)

Revision as of 00:00, 23 August 2021

Prince Leo of Ghant, Duke of Meud (Leo John Robert Aurelius; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as Prince Leo, is third child and second son of John IV of Ghant and Princess Isabella of Latium. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the Obsidian Throne; he is currently fifth.

Born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Leo was educated at Sanctus Michaelis, in Castellum, and later underwent officer training and university studies at Academia Militaris Olympia. While at Olympia, he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. Following his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain in the Ghantish Army, and served as a defense attaché at the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum. Later, Leo served alongside Latin Armed Forces, and the 4th legion, during Decurion, and before he took a leave of absence in 2017.

In spring 2018, he was appointed Imperial Justiciar of Ghant. His tenure as Justiciar saw an increase in investigations and prosecutions into corruption among Ghantish imperial courtiers and officials.

Early Life

Leo was born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Ghant on 31 August 1990. He is the third child of John IV of Ghant and Princess Isabella of Latium. He was named Leo for his grandfather Leo X Claudius and John for his father. His birth was celebrated in Ghant and in Latium. Leo was baptized into the Church of Ghant, on 20 January 1991. His godparents are X, Y; then Jason, Prince of Youth (his mother's brother); and Stephania Pinaria (Jason's wife). He and his siblings were raised at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish during the reign of his grandfather. At court, Leo was known as an active, lively, and willful child.

From 2004 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium under the supervision of his uncle Emperor Jason VI Claudius. Due to his father’s medical conditions, Leo and his family often spent much of winter in the Periclean region, including Montgisard, Gran Aligonia and the Latin island of Mariana.

Education

Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and Latium, particularly Perateia, to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 2004, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, Emperor Jason VI Claudius, and resided at court.

Leo’s education in Latium began at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin Princess Maria of Latium. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in Latin, as well as his native Ghantish. He also received lessons on Arthuristan, Audonic, and Mysian.

He then attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his bac in 2007. He chose to forgo a gap year, and joined the Ghantish Army, where he enrolled at Academia Militaris Olympia for officer training after being granted a foreign cadet exemption from his uncle. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2010 with a commission as a Captain in the Ghantish Army.

Military Career

File:Leo of Ghant and Latium.jpg

Prince Leo at an Imperial court event in 2015.

Leo received his military training at Academia Militaris Olympia, Latium’s main military service academy. He was first enrolled as a cadet in 2009, and during his first year participated in the Student Conference on Belisarian Affairs as his primary extracurricular activity. After undergoing training and schooling for three years at Olympia, Leo was commissioned on 1 June 2012 as a Decurion. Following his commission, Leo sought active service, but instead his brother assigned him to the Ghantish Embassy, in Castellum, as a defense attaché where he served as a liaison with Latin Imperial court. Serving in this role from 2010 to 2016, Leo was regularly at the Palace of Augustus, and worked in close cooperation with Latin officials on matters of Ghantish-Latin relations. In 2016, Leo was made a military tribune by his uncle – the first to either a foreign national or foreign-born prince in nearly 300 years.

From January 2015 until April 2015, Leo spent time with a cohort of the 7th legion along the Lyncanestrian-Skladafen border. Leo participated in numerous military exercises while stationed with the 4th Legion, including war games with Belisarian allies. In April 2015, Leo joined a detachment of 4th Legion, stationed in Kalymnos, outside of Leonopolis, in the Diocese of the East. While in Kalymnos, Leo assisted the 4h legion in providing aid and support to residents of Orestiada following an earthquake. Leo also served under Count Frederick, Duke of Rahdenburg as a temporary aide-de-camp. Leo was on hand for the unexpected arrival of his cousin Princess Leona - then Queen of Aretias - and, on 24 August, escorted her back to Castellum. He was put on leave in early January 2017, and remains a member of the army reserve.

Ghantish Privy Council

Imperial Justiciar

In spring 2018, Leo was appointed Imperial Justiciar of Ghant by his half-brother, Emperor Nathan IV. Prior to his appointment, he held a seat on the Ghantish Privy Council as an Adjunct since 2006. Since becoming Justiciar, Leo has removed many of his predecessor's appointments and installed his own subordinates. He has made an effort to target corruption in Ghantish imperial court, and has authorized the investigation and arrest of a number of court officials.

Despite prioritizing an anti-corruption agenda, he has numerous critics at court and in Ghant who have denounced his liberal use of Imperial Marshals to carry out arrests. The most notable of these critics is his cousin, Princess Cassandra, who has pardoned a number of those who have been arrested and prosecuted. These pardons are said to have caused an ever growing rift at court between the various factions. In 2019, reports circulated that Leo offered his resignation to his brother Emperor Nathan IV; however a spokesperson from the Justicar's office stated that the report was "unfounded."

Imperial Manus

Leo was appointed Imperial Manus, charged with the administration and the premier office of the Ghantish Imperial court, replacing his cousin Princess Cassandra.

Personal life

Little is known of Prince Leo's personal life. The most widely known fact of Leo's personal life is that he and Emperor Constantine XX are close friends; Leo was the best man at Constantine's wedding in December 2017. Leo is a known football fan, and is a fan of Liga Premier side FC Imperialis Ianiculum. Along with his military training, Leo is known to be trained at traditional arms, though his swordsmanship skills are largely unknown. He came into possession of the Arragaran steel sword Lokatz.

In February 2018, Leo came into ownership of Palatium Blachernae, in Blachernae, Latium. It is his primary residence in Latium, though he maintains an apartment at various Imperial residences, including the Palace of Augustus.

Courtships

Rumors of relationship between Leo and Anna Kinnamos, now a Latin Senator, extend as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at Sanctus Michaelis in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. In 2010, Leo briefly courted XXXX, and from 2011 to 2012 courted Antonia Antistia.

In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the Kingdom of Izotza, in Ghant, to court Queen Izolde I at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Though he was still an active member of the Latin Army, Leo frequented Izotza between 2014 and 2016. In summer 2015, Izolde gave birth to a daughter, Edura, Crown Princess of Izotza. Izolde has thus far refused to speak on her daughter's paternity, though Leo is believed to be Edura's father.

Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.

Marriage

In 2015, Leo began a relationship with Lena, Princess Royal of Gelonia. The relationship was confirmed in June 2015. They became engaged on 9 February 2016, which was the first such royal engagement in Gelonia announced on social media.

The couple resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, following their engagement, during which Leo was serving as Imperial Justiciar. They were married on 1 February 2019, at the Ghish Cathedral, upon which Leo was granted an estate in Low Ghant by his brother Emperor Nathan.

Children

Leo and Lena had their first child, Alara, on 18 October 2016. Their second child, Arthur, was born on 15 August 2019. Leo and Lena have two children:

Princess Alara Isabella Caroline Diana, born 18 October 2016 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
Prince Arthur Sibylla Maria Diana, Duke of Oxonia, born 15 August 2019 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

31 August 1990 – present: His Imperial Highness The Prince Leo
- 19 May 1997 – 8 November 2014: His Imperial Highness The Prince Imperial

In Gelonia

31 January 2019 – present: His Royal Highness The Duke of Meud

Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of John IV of Ghant and a male-line member of the House of Gentry. While entitled to the rank of "prince" in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at Olympia, Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as "Hyperboreae" (of Ghant).

He is a Knight of the Order of the Ram, and holds Knight Commander of the Ancient Equestrian Order and Grand Cross of the Sacred Order of Felix. He is also a recipient of the Medal for Valor and holds Membership in the Most Ancient Praetorian Order. He is a member of the Emperor's Council and a Personal aide-de-camp to the Emperor.

Honors

Gelonia: Royal Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand

Medals

Latium: Recipient of the Medal for Valor

Foreign honors

Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram
Latium: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle
Latium: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order
Latium: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown
Lyncanestria: Officer of the Order of the Golden Sceptre <imgur w="50">qn7pDc5.png</imgur> 19 November 2017
Sydalon: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance 30 June 2017

Issue

Name	Birth	Death	Notes
By Lena, Princess Royal
Princess Alara	(2016-10-18) 18 October 2016 (age 7)
Arthur, Duke of Oxonia	(2019-08-15) 15 August 2019 (age 4)

Ancestry

Ancestors of Leo of Ghant

16. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant

8. Michael I of Ghant

17. Princess Lucia of Youth

4. Alan I of Ghant

18. Alan V of Gelonia

9. Princess Beladore of Gelonia

19. Sara Courcouia

2. John IV of Ghant

20. Laurendi, Lord of Langael

10. Raul, Lord of Langael

21. Princess Genna of Gaemar

5. Grace Galan

22. Siorious Guegani

11. Delfina Guégani

23. Theodora Perperna

1. Prince Leo, Duke of Alba

24. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople

12. Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople

25. Princess Isobel of Gaemar

6. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople

26. Leon I, Duke of Thapse

13. Princess Isabella of Thapse

27. Sophie of Melfi

3. Princess Isabella of Latium

28. John Anicius, Duke of Beroea

14. Constantine XIX Anicius

29. Joanna I Anicia

7. Diana I Anicia

30. William II, Elector of Rahdenburg

15. Christine of Rahdenburg

31. Adalinda of Nyrundy

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-'''Prince Leo of Ghant, Duke of Alba''' (''Leo John Robert Aurelius''; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as '''Prince Leo''', is third child and second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the [[Obsidian Throne]]; he is currently fifth.
+'''Prince Leo of Ghant, Duke of Meud''' (''Leo John Robert Aurelius''; b. 31 August 1990) commonly known as '''Prince Leo''', is third child and second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. At the time of his birth, Leo was third in line to the [[Obsidian Throne]]; he is currently fifth.
-Born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Leo was educated at Sanctus Michaelis, in [[Castellum]], and later underwent officer training and university studies at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. While at Olympia, he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. Following his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain in the [[Ghantish Army]], and served as a [[wikipedia:military attaché|defense attaché]] at the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum. Later, Leo served alongside Latin Armed Forces, and the [[List of Latin legions#Active legions|4th legion]], during Decurion, and before he took a leave of absence in 2017 held the honorary rank of {{wp|General (United Kingdom)|Cataptan}} in the [[Latin Army]]. He was a key figure in the [[Latin succession crisis of 2016|2016 succession crisis]] in support of his cousin [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]].
+Born at Empress Elena Hospital, in Ghish, Leo was educated at Sanctus Michaelis, in [[Castellum]], and later underwent officer training and university studies at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]]. While at Olympia, he studied international strategy and participated in the Leadership Development Program. Following his graduation he was commissioned as a Captain in the [[Ghantish Army]], and served as a [[wikipedia:military attaché|defense attaché]] at the Ghantish Embassy in Castellum. Later, Leo served alongside Latin Armed Forces, and the [[List of Latin legions#Active legions|4th legion]], during Decurion, and before he took a leave of absence in 2017.
-Leo previously served as Latin [[Master of Offices]] from December 2017 until his resignation in January 2018. In spring 2018, he was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]]. His tenure as Justiciar has seen increased investigation and prosecution into corruption among Ghantish imperial courtiers and officials.
+In spring 2018, he was appointed [[Privy Council of Ghant|Imperial Justiciar of Ghant]]. His tenure as Justiciar saw an increase in investigations and prosecutions into corruption among Ghantish imperial courtiers and officials.
 ==Early Life==
 Leo was born at Empress Elena Hospital, in [[Ghish]], [[Ghant]] on 31 August 1990. He is the third child of [[John IV of Ghant]] and [[Isabella of Latium|Princess Isabella of Latium]]. He was named Leo for his grandfather [[Leo X Claudius]] and John for his father. His birth was celebrated in Ghant and in Latium. Leo was baptized into the [[Church of Ghant]], on 20 January 1991. His godparents are X, Y; then [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason, Prince of Youth]] (his mother's brother); and [[Stephania, Princess of Youth|Stephania Pinaria]] (Jason's wife). He and his siblings were raised at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish during the reign of his grandfather. At court, Leo was known as an active, lively, and willful child.
-From 1998 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium under the supervision of his uncle [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]]. Due to his father’s medical conditions, Leo and his family often spent much of winter in the Periclean region, including [[Montgisard]], [[Gran Aligonia]] and the Latin island of [[Mariana]].
+From 2004 to 2018, Leo spent most of his time in Latium under the supervision of his uncle [[Jason VI, Latin Emperor|Emperor Jason VI Claudius]]. Due to his father’s medical conditions, Leo and his family often spent much of winter in the Periclean region, including [[Montgisard]], [[Gran Aligonia]] and the Latin island of [[Mariana]].
 ==Education==
-Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and [[Latium]], particularly [[Perateia]], to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 1998, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Latin Emperor Jason VI]], and resided at court.
+Initially, Leo's father hired tutors from both Ghant and [[Latium]], particularly [[Perateia]], to educate Leo and his siblings. The most prominent of which was Pankratios Anemas. In 2004, Leo and his sister Theodora were sent to Latium for their education. While in Latium, Leo was under the care of his uncle, Emperor Jason VI Claudius, and resided at court.
-Leo’s education in Latium began at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria of Latium]]. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], as well as his native  [[Ghantish language|Ghantish]]. He also received lessons on {{wp|English language|Arthuristan}}, [[wikipedia:French language|Audonic]], and [[wikipedia:Pontic language|Mysian]].
+Leo’s education in Latium began at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where he was placed in the same class as his cousin [[Maria of Latium|Princess Maria of Latium]]. Due to his education, Leo is fluent in [[Standard Latin language|Latin]], as well as his native [[Ghantish language|Ghantish]]. He also received lessons on {{wp|English language|Arthuristan}}, [[wikipedia:French language|Audonic]], and [[wikipedia:Pontic language|Mysian]].
 He then attended Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis for secondary school, earning his {{wp|Baccalauréat|bac}} in 2007. He chose to forgo a gap year, and joined the [[Ghantish Army]], where he enrolled at [[Academia Militaris Olympia]] for officer training after being granted a foreign cadet exemption from his uncle. While at Olympia, he primarily studied international strategy and was a participant in the Leadership Development Science program. He graduated in 2010 with a commission as a {{wp|Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Captain}} in the Ghantish Army.
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 From January 2015 until April 2015, Leo spent time with a cohort of the 7th legion along the Lyncanestrian-Skladafen border. Leo participated in numerous military exercises while stationed with the [[List of Latin legions|4th Legion]], including war games with Belisarian allies. In April 2015, Leo joined a detachment of 4th Legion, stationed in Kalymnos, outside of [[Leonopolis]], in the [[Diocese of the East]]. While in Kalymnos, Leo assisted the 4h legion in providing aid and support to residents of Orestiada following an earthquake. Leo also served under [[Count of the East|Count]] [[Frederick, Duke of Rahdenburg]] as a temporary aide-de-camp. Leo was on hand for the unexpected arrival of his cousin [[Leona of Latium|Princess Leona]] - then Queen of Aretias - and, on 24 August, escorted her back to Castellum. He was put on leave in early January 2017, and remains a member of the army reserve.
-==2016 succession crisis==
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-==Master of Offices==
-Leo was appointed [[Master of Offices]] on 5 January 2017. The same day, Leo was made Propraetor of Falisca, and Ostia. Throughout his tenure as Master of Office, Leo managed the bureaucracy and Imperial Court as the youngest Master of Offices in nearly 150 years. A week after his . In July, he was the presiding officer of the [[Ludi Circenses|2017 Ludi Circenses]]. Along with his role at court, he also participated in state visits, and was deputized to oversee investitures when Emperor Constantine or Empress Alazne were unavailable. [[File:Prince Leo at Ludi Circenses.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Leo spectating the chariot races during the [[Ludi Circenses|2018 Ludi Circenses]].]]
-Leo resigned as Master of Offices after he announced his paternity of an {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|illegitimate child}} on 21 December 2017. He retained a seat on the council as an Aid-in-council.
 ==Ghantish Privy Council==
 ===Imperial Justiciar===
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 Despite prioritizing an anti-corruption agenda, he has numerous critics at court and in Ghant who have denounced his liberal use of Imperial Marshals to carry out arrests. The most notable of these critics is his cousin, [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]], who has pardoned a number of those who have been arrested and prosecuted. These pardons are said to have caused an ever growing rift at court between the various factions. In 2019, reports circulated that Leo offered his resignation to his brother [[Nathan IV of Ghant|Emperor Nathan IV]]; however a spokesperson from the Justicar's office stated that the report was "unfounded."
-<!--===Imperial Manus===-->
+===Imperial Manus===
+Leo was appointed Imperial Manus, charged with the administration and the premier office of the Ghantish Imperial court, replacing his cousin [[Cassandra of Ghant|Princess Cassandra]].
 ==Personal life==
 Little is known of Prince Leo's personal life. The most widely known fact of Leo's personal life is that he and Emperor [[Constantine XX of Latium|Constantine XX]] are close friends; Leo was the best man at Constantine's wedding in December 2017. Leo is a known football fan, and is a fan of [[Liga Premier]] side FC Imperialis Ianiculum. Along with his military training, Leo is known to be trained at traditional arms, though his swordsmanship skills are largely unknown. He came into possession of the [[Arragaran steel]] sword Lokatz.
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 Rumors of relationship between Leo and [[Anna Kinnamos]], now a Latin Senator, extend as far back as secondary school. The first instance of this was when the pair attended end of the year formal together at Sanctus Michaelis in 2008 and 2009. Over the years, the two have been spotted together at numerous events, state functions, and even in the public sphere. In 2010, Leo briefly courted XXXX, and from 2011 to 2012 courted [[Antonia Antistia]].
-In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the [[Izotza|Kingdom of Izotza]], in [[Ghant]], to court [[Izolde I of Izotza|Queen Izolde I]] at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Though he was still an active member of the Latin Army, Leo frequented Izotza between 2014 and 2016. In summer 2015, Izolde gave birth to a daughter, [[Edura, Crown Princess of Izotza]]. She has thus far refused to speak on her daughter's paternity, though Leo is believed to be Edura's father.
+In summer 2014, Leo traveled to the [[Izotza|Kingdom of Izotza]], in [[Ghant]], to court [[Izolde I of Izotza|Queen Izolde I]] at the request of his brother. Leo knew little of Izolde at the time and according to those at Ghantish court, she was eager for Leo's arrival. Leo remained in Izotza for a week upon his first visit. Though he was still an active member of the Latin Army, Leo frequented Izotza between 2014 and 2016. In summer 2015, Izolde gave birth to a daughter, [[Edura, Crown Princess of Izotza]]. Izolde has thus far refused to speak on her daughter's paternity, though Leo is believed to be Edura's father.
 [[File:Getty villa, peristilio esterno 11.JPG|thumb|left|180px|Leo became the owner of Palatium Blachernae in 2018.]]
-At the 2017 [[Ludi Circenses]], Leo was photographed with [[Lyncanestria|Lyncanestrian]] noblewoman [[Caroline of Winburn|Caroline de Villeneuve]] at show jumping and chariot racing events. Speculation began to mount among the media and royal circles that the two had begun courting. It wasn't until October 2017 that spokespersons for both Leo and Caroline confirmed a relationship. In November 2017, Leo attended the Endowment for the Arts charity gala in [[Beaupré]], which was hosted by Caroline. Though she attended the wedding of [[Constantine XX of Latium|Emperor Constantine XX]] on Leo's personal invitation, Leo's acknowledgement of an illegitimate son with unnamed woman in late December 2017 is believed to have placed a strain on his relationship. The courtship ended in February 2018.
 ==Marriage==
-The Ghantish imperial household announced the engagement of Leo and [[Elissa of Dakmoor|Princess Elissa of Dakmoor]] in October 2018. There was no known period of courtship between Leo and Elissa. They resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, following their engagement, during which Leo was serving as Imperial Justiciar. They were married on 1 February 2019, at the [[Castellum ab Alba#Religion|Pantheon]], upon which Leo took over ownership of his mother's estate near Ghish.
+In 2015, Leo began a relationship with [[Lena, Princess Royal|Lena, Princess Royal of Gelonia]]. The relationship was confirmed in June 2015. They became engaged on 9 February 2016, which was the first such royal engagement in Gelonia announced on social media.
+The couple resided together at the Imperial Palace, in Ghish, following their engagement, during which Leo was serving as Imperial Justiciar. They were married on 1 February 2019, at the [[Castellum ab Alba#Religion|Ghish Cathedral]], upon which Leo was granted an estate in [[Ghant#Administrative divisions|Low Ghant]] by his brother Emperor Nathan.
 ===Children===
-Their first child was born in November 2019; he was named Constantine after [[Constantine XX of Latium]]. In June 2020, they announced that Elissa was pregnant with their second child.
+Leo and Lena had their first child, Alara, on 18 October 2016. Their second child, Arthur, was born on 15 August 2019.
+Leo and Lena have two children:
-Leo is the father of one child, an illegitimate son, Felix who was born in August 2017. Leo was not made aware of Felix's birth until December, after purportedly being contacted by the mother. On 21 December 2017, Leo publicly acknowledged his paternity of Felix though refused to comment on the mother, claiming she desired to remain anonymous and out of the eye of the press.
+*[[Alara of Meud|Princess ''Alara'' Isabella Caroline Diana]], born 18 October 2016 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
+*[[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia (born 2019)|Prince ''Arthur'' Sibylla Maria Diana, Duke of Oxonia]], born 15 August 2019 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
-Leo and Elissa have one child:
-*[[Constantine of Ghant and Alba|Prince ''Constantine'' Baldakar John Adrasto]], born 20 June 2020 at Empress Elisabeth Hospital in Ghish.
-<!--*[[Isabella of Ghant and Alba|Princess ''Isabella'' Sibylla Maria Diana]], born 15 October 2021 at Empress Diana Hospital in Caetot, [[Sasora]].-->
-And Leo has one illegitimate child, whose mother is unknown:
-*[[Felix Gentry]], born 22 August 2017 in Ascanium, [[Latium]].
 ==Titles, styles, honors and arms==
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-*'''31 January 2019 – present''': ''His Imperial Highness'' The Duke of Alba
+*'''31 January 2019 – present''': ''His Royal Highness'' The Duke of Meud
-Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and a male-line member of the [[House of Gentry]]. While entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at [[Academia Militaris Olympia|Olympia]], Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as <nowiki>"Ghanteko"</nowiki> (''of Ghant'')
+Leo is a Prince of Ghant by birth, based on his status as the second son of [[John IV of Ghant]] and a male-line member of the [[House of Gentry]]. While entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> in Ghant. Due to his royal birth, Leo does not use a surname for everyday purposes. According to classmates at [[Academia Militaris Olympia|Olympia]], Leo's cadet uniform listed his surname as <nowiki>"Hyperboreae"</nowiki> (''of Ghant'').
-Leo is also entitled to the rank of <nowiki>"prince"</nowiki> with the territorial designation <nowiki>"of Latium"</nowiki> due a posthumous award of the rank and title by his uncle [[Jason VI Augustus of Latium|Jason VI Augustus]] in his last will and testament. Leo will drop his Latin territorial designation after his marriage when he is to receive the Dukedom of Alba. He will be entitled to retain his Ghantish territorial designation, as will any of his descendants through the male line. This was the eighth creation of the Dukedom of Alba; the most recent holder of this title was [[Prince Michael, Duke of Alba]], becoming extinct in 1897 when he died leaving no legitimate male issue.
 He is a Knight of the Order of the Ram, and holds Knight Commander of the Ancient Equestrian Order and Grand Cross of the Sacred Order of Felix. He is also a recipient of the Medal for Valor and holds Membership in the Most Ancient Praetorian Order. He is a member of the [[Emperor's Council of Latium|Emperor's Council]] and a {{wp|Personal aide-de-camp}} to the [[Monarchy of Latium|Emperor]].
 ===Honors===
+*{{flag|Gelonia}}: Royal Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand [[file:UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg|50px]]
+====Medals====
+*{{flag|Latium}}: Recipient of the Medal for Valor [[File:Purple Heart ribbon.svg|50px]]
+====Foreign honors====
 *{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram [[File:Red ribbon bar - general use.svg|50px]]
 *{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Sacred Order of Golden Eagle [[File:AquilaRomana0.png|50px]]
 *{{flag|Latium}}: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order [[File:St.AlexanderOrder-ribbon.svg|50px]]
 *{{flag|Latium}}: Member of the Order of the Grass Crown [[File:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation_ribbon.svg|50px]]
-====Medals====
-*{{flag|Latium}}: Recipient of the Medal for Valor [[File:Purple Heart ribbon.svg|50px]]
-====Foreign honors====
-*{{flag|Gelonia}}: Knight of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand [[file:UK Medal for Saving Life at Sea ribbon.svg|50px]]
 *{{flag|Lyncanestria}}: [[Order of the Golden Sceptre|Officer of the Order of the Golden Sceptre]] <imgur w="50">qn7pDc5.png</imgur> <small>19 November 2017</small>
 *{{flag|Sydalon}}: Knight of the Order of the Holy Lance [[File:Mauriziana_BAR.svg|50px]] <small>30 June 2017</small>
 ==Issue==
 {| class="wikitable"
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 ! Notes
 |-
-|colspan=4|'''''By [[Elissa of Dakmoor|Princess Elissa of Dakmoor]]'''''
+|colspan=4|'''''By [[Lena, Princess Royal]]'''''
 |-
-| [[Constantine of Ghant|Prince Constantine]]
+| [[Alara of Gaemar|Princess Alara]]
-| {{birth date and age|2020|6|20|df=y}}
+| {{birth date and age|2016|10|18|df=y}}
 |
 |
 |-
-|colspan=4|'''''By {{wp|Nomen nescio|N.N.}}'''''
+| [[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia (born 2019)|Arthur, Duke of Oxonia]]
-|-
+| {{birth date and age|2019|8|15|df=y}}
-| [[Felix Gentry]]
+|
-| {{birth date and age|2017|8|22|df=y}}
 |
-| {{wp|Legitimacy (family law)|Illegitimate}}
 |-
 |}
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 |5= 5. [[Grace of Langael|Grace Galan]]
 |6= 6. [[Leo, Prince Consort|Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
-|7= 7. [[Diana Augusta|Diana Augusta of Latium]]
+|7= 7. [[Diana Augusta|Diana I Anicia]]
 |8= 8. [[Michael I of Ghant]]
 |9= 9. [[Beladore of Gelonia|Princess Beladore of Gelonia]]
@@ Line 178: / Line 161: @@
 |12= 12. [[Jason Claudius, Duke of Adrianople]]
 |13= 13. [[Isabella of Thapse|Princess Isabella of Thapse]]
-|14= 14. [[Constantine XIX of Latium]]
+|14= 14. [[Constantine XIX, Latin Emperor|Constantine XIX Anicius]]
-|15= 15. [[Princess Marie Christine of Épernon]]
+|15= 15. [[Christine of Rahdenburg]]
 |16= 16. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant
 |17= 17. [[Princess Lucia of Youth]]
 |18= 18. [[Alan V of Gelonia]]
-|19= 19. [[Béatrice Créquy]]
+|19= 19. [[Sara Courcouia]]
 |20= 20. Laurendi, Lord of Langael
 |21= 21. Princess Genna of Gaemar
@@ Line 193: / Line 176: @@
 |27= 27. Sophie of Melfi
 |28= 28. [[John Anicius, Duke of Beroea]]
-|29= 29. [[Joanna I of Latium]]
+|29= 29. [[Joanna I, Latin Empress|Joanna I Anicia]]
-|30= 30. [[Prince Henri, Duke of Épernon]]
+|30= 30. [[William II, Elector of Rahdenburg]]
 |31= 31. Adalinda of Nyrundy
 }}
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 {{S-bef|before=[[William of Ghant|Prince William of Ghant]]}}
 {{S-ttl|title=[[Obsidian Throne|Succession to the Ghantish throne]]|years=5th in line}}
-{{S-fol|after=[[Constantine of Ghant and Alba|Prince Constantine of Ghant]]}}
+{{S-fol|after=[[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia (born 2019)|The Duke of Oxonia]]}}
-|-
-{{s-reg-ajax|la}}
 |-
-{{s-vac |reason=6th creation extinct in 1897|last=[[Prince Michael, Duke of Alba|The Prince Michael]]}}
+{{s-reg-ajax|ge}}
-{{s-ttl | title=[[Duke of Alba]] | years=2019–present}}
-{{s-inc | heir=[[Constantine of Alba and Ghant|Prince Constantine]]}}
 |-
-{{s-off}}
+{{s-vac |reason=5th creation extinct in 1688|last=}}
-{{s-bef|before= [[Marsella Atmos|The Dowager Empress]]}}
+{{s-ttl | title=[[Ancient Dukes of Gelonia|Duke of Meud]]
-{{s-ttl|title= [[Master of Offices]]|years=2017–2018}}
+  |years=2016–present}}
-{{s-aft|after=[[Prince Nicephorus, Duke of Ossonoba|The Duke of Ossonoba]] }}
+{{s-inc |heir= [[Arthur, Duke of Oxonia (born 2019)|Prince Arthur]]|heir-type=Heir apparent}}
 {{s-end}}
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 [[category:Dukes and Duchesses]]
 [[Category:Ghant]]
+[[category:Gelonia]]

Lines of succession
Leo of Ghant House of Gentry Born: 31 August 1990
Preceded by Prince William of Ghant	Succession to the Ghantish throne 5th in line	Followed by The Duke of Oxonia
Gelonian nobility
Vacant 5th creation extinct in 1688	Duke of Meud 2016–present	Incumbent Heir apparent: Prince Arthur

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