Leona of Latium

Full name
	Leona Claudia Zoe Diana Sophia

Leona of Latium
Leona of Latium
Duchess of Silingia
	Princess Leona in 2020
Born	31 October 1992 (age 31); Heraion, Leonople, Perateia
Spouse	Frederick of Silingia (m. 2015)
Full name
Full name
	Leona Claudia Zoe Diana Sophia
House	Claudia
Father	Jacobus VI Claudius
Mother	Zoe Verrucosa
Religion	Imperial Church (Catholicism)

Leona of Latium, Duchess of Silingia (Leona Claudia Zoe Diana Sophia; b. 31 October 1992) is the second legitimate daughter, and first child of Emperor Jacobus VI Claudius by his second wife Zoe Verrucosa. She is seventh in the line of succession to the Latin throne; at the time of her birth, she was second.

Born at the Heraion, in Leonople, Leona attended Sanctus Michaelis before enrolling at Vigueria College, Haenna, graduating with a degree in War Studies and International Relations. In 2015, she married Frederick of Silingia.

Early Life

Leona was born on 31 October 1992 at Heraion, in Leonople, Perateia. She was the second legitimate child of her father then Jacobus, Prince of Youth, and the first from her father’s marriage to Latin noblewoman Zoe Verrucosa. Leona was baptized into the Fabrian Church on 25 December 1992, at Sancta Sapientia, in Castellum, by Patriarch Flavius Hostillius of Alba. At her christening, her godparents were Florian Claudius (her parents’ mutual cousin), Alexandra Tarpeia (her father’s cousin); Adriana of Keld (a friend of her mother) and TBD.

Then the daughter of the heir apparent, Leona was styled as ''Princess of Youth'' from her birth until her father's ascension to the throne in 1997. She was named Leona after her grandfather Leo X Claudius, Zoe after her mother, and Diana after her grandmother Diana Augusta.

Education

Leona began her education in Leonople, first enrolling at Antony Studites for her primary education in 1996, while her father served as Count of the East. However, she completed her primary education at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, in Castellum. Leona continued her education at Sanctus Michaelis through middle education and until her second year of secondary education. From 2009 until 2011, Leona was educated at Lyceum Photii, in Leonople. Leona returned to Sanctus Michaelis in 2011, and earned her bac in 2012.

Leona visited numerous universities during her final year of secondary school, including prominent universities in Latium, such as University of Castellum Iohannes XIII, Arminium College, University of Haenna and University of Utica. She also visited foreign universities such as the University of Ghish, Imperial University of Lyncanestria, and Sainte-Colette School of Economics and Political Sciences. In fall 2012, Leona enrolled at Viguera College, Haenna. Her enrollment resulted in the fall semester saw a sharp increase in spring semester applications, which rose 15% percent. During her first term, Leona did not reside in student housing, despite university policy requiring first year students to do so. Instead, she resided in a townhouse on the edge of campus with a group of friends, including Constantia of Keld, Sophia of Ossonoba, and her cousin Maria of Ravenna.

She entered the War Studies and International Relations program at Vigueria, and participated in few extracurricular activities during her first term, most notably ski club, and frequently visited nearby Olympia Military Academy. On 9 August 2013, the Latin Imperial Household announced Leona’s engagement, upon which she dropped out of Viguera College.

Leona later resumed her university studies in spring 2018, this time at Castellum College, Castellum. As at Viguera, Leona studied international relations at Castellum, and also pursued a minor focus in art. Leona graduated from Castellum in 2020.

Relationships

Leona had few courtships after making her debut in 2009. Her most notable courtship before marriage came in 2012 when Leona was courting Frederick, Crown Prince of Sudmark. The courtship was widely reported as difficult due to Leona’s ongoing education at Viguera College, and Leona’s difficulty fitting in at court in Ghish. In September 2012, Leona and Frederick’s courtship abruptly ended after what was originally planned to be a month-long visit to Sudmark.

Prior to and after her courtship with Nathan, Leona was in a public relationship with Conrad of Rahdenburg; however, there was no announcement from the Imperial household to confirm a courtship.

Marriage to TBD

Personal interests

Leona has a keen interest in skiing, often frequenting resorts and top skiing locations throughout the world. She is a member of a number of private skiing lodges, including [lodge]. Leona also frequently excises, whether swimming or jogging.

As with all members of the Imperial Family, Leona is the patron and leader of a number of charities. Most notably, Leona is the chief sponsor of the Perateia Youth Symphony and the St Andreas Charitable Foundation, as well as a a co-patron of the Verrucosus Foundation with her brothers Constantine and Michael, and sister Selene. Along with her many charitable pursuits, Leona attends church service at least once a week. Following her parents’ divorce, Leona attended both Catholic and Reformed services, though she remains a “faithful Fabrian.”

Titles, styles, honors and arms

31 October 1992 – 20 May 1997: Her Highness Princess Leona of Youth
20 May 1997 – present: Her Imperial Highness The Princess Leona
2 March 2017 – present: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Silingia

As a Latin princess and daughter of the Emperor, Leona does not utilize a surname. If Leona were to utilize a surname, it is likely that she would take on the Claudia name; however, it is also possible that the surname for all children of the Emperor to simply be "of Latium". From 2013 to 2017, she utilized the titles and styles of her husband.

Honors

Aretias: Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Star and Crescent
Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram
Latium: Dame of the Ancient Equestrian Order
Latium: Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of St. Maria
Petra: Lady of the Order of the Holy Lance
Sydalon: Lady of the Honorable Order of St Philip
Rahdenburg: Dame of the Order of Rahdenburg

Dynastic honors

House of Hazarasp: Dame of the Order of the Senmurv
House of Philes: Lady Grand Cross of the Order of the Golden Bee
Armavir House of Levidis: Lady Grand Cross of the Order of the XXXX

Ancestry

Ancestors of Leona of Latium

16. Theodosius Claudius, Duke Adrianople

8. Jacobus Claudius, Duke Adrianople

17. Princess Isobel of Gaemar

4. Leo Claudius, Duke Adrianople

18. Duke Stephanus Martius

9. Isabella Martia

19. Sophia Caecinia

2. Jacobus VI Claudius

20. John X Anicius

10. Constantine XIX Anicius

21. Joanna I Anicia

5. Diana I Anicia

22. William III, Elector of Rahdenburg

11. Christina of Rahdenburg

23. Adalinda of Silingia

1. Princess Leona of Latium

24. Pelagius Verrucosus

12. Felix Verrucosus

25. Maria Ahala

6. Duke Josephus Verrucosus

26. Maurianus Egilius

13. Aviena Egilia

27. Sergia Balba

3. Zoe Verrucosa

28. Duke George Vitruvius

14. Duke Damianus Vitruvius

29. Christina Claudia Sabina

7. Damiane Vitruvia

30. Duke Manuel Pompeius

15. Zoe Pompeia

31. Adeodata Voconia

Lines of succession
Leona of Latium House of Claudius Born: 31 October 1992
Preceded by The Crown Princess of Dakmoor	Succession to the Latin throne 7th in line	Followed by The Princess Selene

Leona of Latium

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