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Margarita Pinaria (Margarita Pinaria Natta Sarantena Isabella Maria; b. 10 December 1989), less frequently referred to as Margarita of Cularo, is a Latin noblewoman of the Pinaria family, who is currently Queen consort of Aretias. Margarita became Crown Princess of Aretias and Sebastokratorissa upon her marriage to the future Basil IV of Aretias in 2013. She became Queen consort of Aretias following Basil's ascension to the throne in September 2014. Prior to her marriage to Basil IV, Margarita was married to Prince Dionysios of Perateia, with whom she had two sons.

Early life and education

Margarita Pinaria Martiana Isabella Maria was born at Palatium Cularo, in Cularo, on 10 December 1989, to Latin nobleman Michael Pinarius and Princess Lucille of Turenne. Margarita was the couple's oldest daughter and third child. She has two older brothers, Alexius and Sergius, and two younger sisters Gabriella and Gregoria. Margarita was baptized into the Imperial Church by Auxiliary Bishop of Ravenna Silvanus Potitus. She was named Margarita for her ancestors Margaret I, Holy Audonian Empress and Margaret I, Elecrtress of Turenne; and Martiana for her grandmother's family. Her baptismal names are Isabella for her maternal great-grandmother Elisabeth of Nyrundy and Maria for her paternal great-grandmother Maria of Keld. She was given the additional name of Sarantena for her maternal grandmother's family. Her godparents are Stephania Pinaria (her father's sister); Jacobus, Prince of Youth (Stephania's husband); Raymond, Duke of Chamonix (her mother's brother); and Louise of Rahdenburg-Neuenburg (Raymond’s wife).

Margarita was first formally presented to the imperial court of Empress Diana I Anicia and Emperor Leo X Claudius at the age of three. Despite regularly visiting Castellum to see extended family, Margarita did not move to the capital until the age of 9 when her family took up residence at Collidomus, an aristocratic townhouse owned by the Pinaria family. Her family relocated to Castellum in 1999 when father was elected to the Senate and her grandfather was appointed Master of Offices by the newly ascended sole emperor Jacobus VI Claudius the following year. As a child, Margarita and her family traveled to visit extended family frequently, including her cousins in Garza and Garima. Her family regularly vacationed near the city of Mariana, Imbros.

She continued her education in Castellum at Lyceum Sanctus Michaelis, where she was classmates with nobility and royalty such as her cousin Princess Maria, Maria of Garza, and Antonia Antistia. She reportedly struggled at school and was also instructed by a number of private tutors. Margarita was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 9. Later she earned her bac from Caelimontium-Saint Sophia Ladies College in 2007.

Margarita enrolled at Alba College, Castellum in fall 2007 and did not take a gap year. During the summer leading into her first year of university, Margarita traveled extensively and visited Ostrozava, Alanahr, Kembesa, Vardana all within a month. She also spent two weeks in Perateia with her future first husband Dionysios of Perateia.

In 2012, Margarita earned a degree in Theater, Dance, & Media, also taking courses in Film and Visual Studies. While at Alba College, she participated in Theater Club, and participated in numerous productions, including Cruenta Maria and Pavor.

Marriage to Dionysios of Perateia

On 10 August 2009, at 19 years old, she married Dionysios of Perateia who at the time was the heir apparent to the Despot of Euneos. The pair were introduced by Dionysios’ sister Anna, who was a classmate of Margarita’s at Caelimontium-Saint Sophia Ladies College. The marriage was brief, but happy. Their first child, Andreas, was born on 9 January 2010. The couple primarily resided in Castellum throughout their marriage as Margarita was studying at Alba College despite her husband’s active deployment in the Perateian Imperial Army.

The marriage ended on 26 May 2011, when Dionysios was killed in a minor standoff between a Perateian garrison, near the city of Rhodopolis, and Vardanan Republican Guard across the Perateian-Vardani border. On 2 February 2012, Margarita gave birth to their second child, whom she named Dionysios after her late husband.

Aretias

In late 2012, Margarita's family was first contacted by the court of Leon I of Aretias to discuss a courtship and possible marriage negotiation between Margarita and his heir Basil. The match was arranged between the pair’s mothers, who were childhood friends. Margarita reportedly outright refused to entertain the possibility as her mourning period hadn't ended and concerns about her two young sons. However, those close to Margarita felt that she instead wished to marry the recently ascended Emperor Nathan IV of Ghant, whom Margarita courted some time before her marriage to Dionysios of Perateia. Ultimately, Nathan began courting Sophia of Dakmoor in mid-2013.

Official royal portrait, 2017.

By late summer, Basil, accompanied by his parents, visited Margarita in Cularo. A courtship was eventually announced on 19 May 2013. Margarita visited Aretias on three occasions during the courtship, while Basil primarily resided in Latium until the wedding. The limited nature of Margarita's presence in Aretias leading up to the marriage elicited some negative reactions from high ranking members of government.

Their engagement was announced on 18 August 2013 with plans for the wedding to take place in late 2013. Those close to the couple indicated that the marriage contract stipulated a high place at Aretian court for Margarita's two sons, who would reside with her in Chalceritis. Margarita continued to reside in Latium with her sons until late May. The Pinaria family arranged for the wedding to take place at Hagia Euergetou, the traditional site for Imperial Peratene marriages and coronations.

Margarita married Basil on 2 December 2013, at Hagia Euergetou, in Leonople, in a ceremony officiated by Ecumenical Patriarch Leon X. The wedding was attended by prominent figures such as Jacobus VI Claudius and members of the Latin Imperial Family, Peter II of Garima, and Nathan IV of Ghant.

At Aretian court, Margarita had a reputation for her grace, sense of refinement, and sharp wit, the latter of which caused a series of issues with Basil and other members of court early in the marriage. She recruited a number of Latin noblewomen to serve as her ladies-in-waiting, and only minimally included local noblewomen – of exception was X. Among her closest confidants at court were her cousin and lady-in-waiting Azalais of Turenne-Chamonix, Theodora Rasinia, and her brother-in-law Prince Robert. Margarita was thought of highly by King Leon, due in large part to her charming nature and ties to the prominent nobility in Latium and Garima. This was far from the universal opinion of Margarita at court, as she could be droll, amusing and use her wit to joke about others.

Their first child, Zenobia, was born on 30 October 2014. Zenobia was born alongside a twin brother who did not survive. On 12 October 2016, the couple had their second child, Basilia, known as Beatrice. A third child, Constantia, was born on 5 January 2018.

Main entrance of the Pinaria School in Chalceritis.

As consort

On 2 October 2015, Leon I passed away, allowing Basil to succeed to the throne and Pinaria became Queen consort. Margarita and Basil were jointly crowned on 9 January 2016. Margarita publicly aired her displeasure with this date on social media and in the press due to it conflicting with the birthday of her son Andreas. However, the coronation and coronation ball were held that night as planned.

Margarita made a high number of public appearances, official or otherwise, during the first years as consort. This was a continuation of her activities as crown princess, where she regularly visited and shopped at local markets, meeting and interacting with the citizenry.

In 2016, she established the Pinaria School (Pinaria Scholí), in Chalceritis, which operates primary, secondary, and special education, along with post-education literacy classes for women. It is the only school in Aretias that is affiliated with the Catholic Church. In 2021, the school began to receive grants from the Catholic Church. Margarita has served as a member of the school's board of directors since its establishment.

Breakdown of relationship

Rumors of a breakdown in the royal couple's relationship first arose following the birth of Zenobia. Basil was displeased at the death of their son during childbirth and according to courtiers blamed both Margarita and Zenobia. Their relationship continued to deteriorate as Basil became king, and his infidelities became more prominent. In November 2015, Latin media outlets first reported on an affair involving Basil and [Perateian noblewoman] that produced an illegitimate daughter. The report was eventually quashed by an imperial orders in Latium and Perateia but continued to be reported elsewhere.

The issues between the royal couple continued to worsen after Basil’s coronation was scheduled for January 9, the birthday of Margarita’s son. While there were few issues during the coronation itself, the coronation ball was the first instance of a visible disagreement between Basil and Margarita. However, Margarita was close to Basil throughout the early hours of the festivities, and according to guests Basil appeared aggressive, inebriated, and overbearing.

In February 2017, Basil ordered Margarita's sons away from court and returned to Latium immediately. Margarita was then separated from her sons, who relocated to Leonople where they resided with their uncle Alexius at the court of then junior emperor Constantine XX Claudius. Margarita continued to regularly visit her sons in Leonople until September 2017. During this period, she continued to make public appearances in Aretias and accompanied Basil on foreign visits.

Separation

In late 2017, yet another affair involving Basil was reported on by Perateian-based media, as were reports that Basil was engaged in an affair with Margarita’s lady-in-waiting TBD. Despite a public denial, TBD was dismissed by Margarita but did not immediately return to Latium. Margarita disappeared from public life in December 2017. She was not seen again until the morning of 9 June 2018 with her two daughters, previously entering Heraion in Leonople the night before. Margarita was met by her cousin Emperor Constantine XX Claudius, who arrived in Leonople the following day. Upon Emperor Constantine's arrival, Basil issued a missive to Constantine where he accused the Emperor of abducting Margarita and demanded the return of her and their children.

Latin and Perateian foreign offices offered a sharp rebuke of Basil who had accused Constantine of attempted to secure a divorce for Margarita following a meeting between Constantine and Ecumenical Patriarch Georgios X. Constantine had overseen the installation Patriarch Georgios just 2 years prior. The imperial office issued a statement explaining that the "Emperor [] is ensuring the safety and well-being of a citizen in need, as is the duty of the true Christian Emperor."

Despite a number of rumors swirling around regarding the situation, Aretian officials visited Leonople on 19 July 2018 for an apparent meeting at Heraion. Basil was not present at any of the meetings, though many were attended by the emperor himself. It wasn't until August that Margarita returned to Latium with her children to take up residence at Velia House in Castellum. Likewise, Basil issued a royal decree affirming Zenobia to be displaced only by the birth of a legitimate son to Basil. Margarita retained the title of Queen consort and the Perateian rank of Sebastokratorissa according to Perateian custom. Margarita and Basil remain officially married, but effectively separated following a February 2019 decree.

Other relationships

Prior to her marriage to Dionysios, Pinaria was in a relationship with Nathan IV of Ghant. The two did not publicly court, but were often in each other's company during mid 2007 while Margarita was a student at Alba College. The relationship ended due to Margarita's frustration with Nathan's lack of commitment according to courtiers in Ghish; however, others contended that she was simultaneously in a relationship with Dionysios. Nonetheless, Margarita began courting Dionysios two months later and ceased visiting Ghish soon after.

Personal life

Margarita has resided at an apartment in Velia House since her separation from Basil IV. She has received a biannual stipend to care for her children. Margarita also receives a stipend from Latin court and her late first husband's military pension. She was granted an apartment at Velia House upon her return to Latium by Constantine XX Claudius, which has served as her primary residence since July 2020.

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Titles, styles, and honors

2 December 2013 – 7 June 2016: Her Royal and Apostolic Highness The Crown Princess
- 2 June 2013 – 7 June 2016: Her Royal and Apostolic Highness Sebastokratorissa
7 June 2016 – present: Her Majesty The Queen of Aretias

Honors

Aretias: Royal Lady of the Order of Beneficence
Gelonia: Dame of the Illustrious Order of the Red Hand
Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram
Latium: Lady of the Ancient Equestrian Order
Mysia: Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Star and Crescent
Perateia: Lady of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Schaumberg: Grand Lady of the Order of the Elizabeth Cross
Rahdenburg: Dame of the Order of Red Eagle
Sydalon: Lady of the Order of the White Lion
Turenne: Lady of the Order of the Viscomtins Cross

Dynastic orders

House of Hazarasp: Knight of the Order of the Senmurv

Issue

Name	Birth	Notes
By Dionysios of Perateia (married Church of Pantocrator 10 July 2009); died 22 April 2011
Andreas of Perateia	(2010-01-09) 9 January 2010 (age 14)
Dionysios of Perateia	(2012-02-02) 2 February 2012 (age 12)
By Basil IV of Aretias (married Hagia Euergetou 2 June 2013)
Zenobia, Crown Princess of Aretias	(2014-10-30) 30 October 2014 (age 9)
Princess Beatrice of Aretias	(2016-10-12) 12 October 2016 (age 7)	Birth name is Basilia
Princess Constantia of Aretias	(2019-01-05) 5 January 2019 (age 5)

Ancestry

Ancestors of Latium/Sandbox3

16. Duke Michael Pinarius

8. Duke Georgius Pinarius

17. Stephania Porsena

4. Duke Michael Pinarius

18. Constantine V, King of Keld

9. Princess Maria of Keld

19. Evantia Anicia

2. Michael Pinarius

20. Atreus Sarantenos

10. Alexius Sarantenos

21. Maria Agiadina

5. Christina Sarantene

22. Honorius Poppaeus

11. Stephania Poppaea

23. Silvia Tarquinia

1. Margarita Pinaria

24. Reinard de Besièrs

12. Louis III, Elector of Turenne

25. Alienor I, Electress of Turenne

6. William VIII, Elector of Turenne

26. John VIII, Elector of Nyrundy

13. Elisabeth of Nyrundy

27. Irene I of Mysia

3. Lucille of Turenne

28. Charles X, Elector of Viendra

14. Peter VI, Elector of Viendra

29. PLACEHOLDER

7. Constance of Viendra

30. John, Duke of Catana

15. Princess Leonora of Catana

31. Agnes Aemilia

Other

Margarita Pinaria
Margarita Pinaria
Sebastokratorissa
	Portrait of Margarita Pinaria, 2019
Queen consort of Aretias
Tenure	2 October 2015 – present
Coronation	9 January 2016
Born	Margarita Pinaria Natta Sarantena Isabella Maria; 10 December 1989 (age 34); Cularo, Latium
Spouse	Dionysios of Perateia; (m. 2009; d. 2011); Basil IV of Aretias (m. 2013);
Issue	Prince Andreas of Perateia; Prince Dionysios of Perateia; Zenobia, Crown Princess of Aretias; Princess Beatrice of Aretias; Princess Constantia of Aretias;
House	Pinaria
Father	Michael Pinarius
Mother	Lucille of Turenne
Religion	Imperial Church (Catholicism)
Education	Caelimontium Sancta Sophia; Alba College, Castellum;

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 The issues between the royal couple continued to worsen after Basil’s coronation was scheduled for January 9, the birthday of Margarita’s son. While there were few issues during the coronation itself, the coronation ball was the first instance of a visible disagreement between Basil and Margarita. However, Margarita was close to Basil throughout the early hours of the festivities, and according to guests Basil appeared aggressive, inebriated, and overbearing.
-In February 2018, Basil ordered Margarita's sons away from court and returned to Latium immediately. Margarita was then separated from her sons, who relocated to [[Leonople]] where they resided with their uncle Alexius at the court of then junior emperor [[Constantine XX Claudius]]. Margarita continued to regularly visit her sons in Leonople until July 2019. During this period, she continued to make public appearances in Aretias and accompanied Basil on foreign visits.
+In February 2017, Basil ordered Margarita's sons away from court and returned to Latium immediately. Margarita was then separated from her sons, who relocated to [[Leonople]] where they resided with their uncle Alexius at the court of then junior emperor [[Constantine XX Claudius]]. Margarita continued to regularly visit her sons in Leonople until September 2017. During this period, she continued to make public appearances in Aretias and accompanied Basil on foreign visits.
 ===Separation===
-In late 2017, yet another affair involving Basil was reported on by Perateian-based media, as were reports that Basil was engaged in an affair with Margarita’s lady-in-waiting [[TBD]]. Despite a public denial, TBD was dismissed by Margarita but did not immediately return to Latium. Margarita disappeared from public life in September 2018. She was not seen again until just after midnight on 8 March 2019, when she entered Heraion in Leonople, accompanied by her four daughters. Margarita was met by her cousin Emperor [[Constantine XX Claudius]], who arrived in Leonople the following day. Upon Emperor Constantine's arrival, Basil issued a [[wikipedia:missive|missive]] to Constantine where he accused Constantine of abducting Margarita and demanded the return of Margarita and their children.
+In late 2017, yet another affair involving Basil was reported on by Perateian-based media, as were reports that Basil was engaged in an affair with Margarita’s lady-in-waiting [[TBD]]. Despite a public denial, TBD was dismissed by Margarita but did not immediately return to Latium. Margarita disappeared from public life in December 2017. She was not seen again until the morning of 9 June 2018 with her two daughters, previously entering Heraion in Leonople the night before. Margarita was met by her cousin Emperor [[Constantine XX Claudius]], who arrived in Leonople the following day. Upon Emperor Constantine's arrival, Basil issued a [[wikipedia:missive|missive]] to Constantine where he accused the Emperor of abducting Margarita and demanded the return of her and their children.
-The Latin and Perateian foreign offices offered a sharp rebuke of King Basil who had accused Constantine of attempted to secure a divorce for Margarita following a meeting between Constantine and Ecumenical Patriarch Georgios X, who's installation as Patriarch Constantine had overseen 2 years prior. The imperial office issued a statement explaining that the "Emperor [] is ensuring the safety and well-being of a citizen in need, as is the duty of the true Christian Emperor."
+Latin and Perateian foreign offices offered a sharp rebuke of Basil who had accused Constantine of attempted to secure a divorce for Margarita following a meeting between Constantine and Ecumenical Patriarch Georgios X. Constantine had overseen the installation Patriarch Georgios just 2 years prior. The imperial office issued a statement explaining that the "Emperor [] is ensuring the safety and well-being of a citizen in need, as is the duty of the true Christian Emperor."
-Despite a number of rumors swirling around regarding the situation, Aretian officials visited Leonople on 19 April 2019 for an apparent meeting at Heraion. Basil was not present at any of the meetings, though many were attended by the emperor himself. It wasn't until June that Margarita returned to Latium with her children to take up residence at Velia House in Castellum. Likewise, Basil issued a royal decree affirming [[Zenobia of Aretias|Zenobia]] to be displaced only by the birth of a legitimate son to Basil. Margarita retained the title of Queen consort and the Perateian rank of ''Sebastokratorissa'' according to Perateian custom. Margarita and Basil remain officially married, but effectively separated following the June 2020 decree.
+Despite a number of rumors swirling around regarding the situation, Aretian officials visited Leonople on 19 July 2018 for an apparent meeting at Heraion. Basil was not present at any of the meetings, though many were attended by the emperor himself. It wasn't until August that Margarita returned to Latium with her children to take up residence at Velia House in Castellum. Likewise, Basil issued a royal decree affirming [[Zenobia of Aretias|Zenobia]] to be displaced only by the birth of a legitimate son to Basil. Margarita retained the title of Queen consort and the Perateian rank of ''Sebastokratorissa'' according to Perateian custom. Margarita and Basil remain officially married, but effectively separated following a February 2019 decree.
 ==Other relationships==
 Prior to her marriage to Dionysios, Pinaria was in a relationship with [[Nathan IV of Ghant]]. The two did not publicly court, but were often in each other's company during mid 2007 while Margarita was a student at Alba College. The relationship ended due to Margarita's frustration with Nathan's lack of commitment according to courtiers in Ghish; however, others contended that she was simultaneously in a relationship with Dionysios. Nonetheless, Margarita began courting Dionysios two months later and ceased visiting Ghish soon after.
-In fall 2020, Margarita was linked to [[Thomas of Ossonoba]], son and heir to then [[Master of Offices]] [[Prince Nicephorus, Duke of Ossonoba|Nicephorus, Duke of Ossonoba]]. The two were frequently spotted together in [[Castellum]], or at imperial sponsored events. A relationship was never confirmed, and any speculation ended after Thomas was frequently seen with Ghantish noblewoman [[Layla Lianu]].
 ==Personal life==
 Margarita has resided at an apartment in [[Castellum|Velia House]] since her separation from Basil IV. She has received a biannual stipend to care for her children. Margarita also receives a stipend from [[Imperial Court (Latium)|Latin court]] and her late first husband's military pension. She was granted an apartment at [[Castellum|Velia House]] upon her return to Latium by [[Constantine XX Claudius]], which has served as her primary residence since July 2020.
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 *'''2 December 2013 – 7 June 2016''': ''Her Royal and Apostolic Highness'' The Crown Princess
 **'''2 June 2013 – 7 June 2016''': ''Her Royal and Apostolic Highness'' Sebastokratorissa
-*'''7 June 2016 – 2 September 2018''': ''Her Majesty'' The Queen of Aretias
+*'''7 June 2016 – present''': ''Her Majesty'' The Queen of Aretias
 ===Honors===
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