Arthur XI of Gelonia

Arthur XI
King of Gelonia (more...)
Reign	30 April 2012 – present
Proclamation	15 May 2012
Predecessor	Robert IV
Heir presumptive	Eleanor, Princess Royal
Prime Ministers	See list Anna Quiniou Charles Deurbrou John Guegani Adiuni Kloara
Born	(1962-07-02) 2 July 1962 Castelo Segontia, Oxonia, Gelonia
Spouses	Loeiza Taneta (m. 1984; div. 1988) Caroline Zuria (m. 1990)
Issue Detail	Arthur, Duke of Oxonia Eleanor, Princess Royal Princess Alaina Princess Genovefa Princess Fianna Princess Moira Princess Riona Princess Eva
Full name Arthur Roberto Alexander Siorious Brennus
House	Rouanti
Father	Robert IV of Gelonia
Mother	Alara of Ghant
Religion	Church of Gelonia

Arthur XI (Arthur Roberto Alexander Siorious 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 1984 through 1988 to Loeiza Taneta, which ended in divorce; and second to Caroline Zuria in 1990. From his marriage to Taneta, he had one child Arthur, Duke of Oxonia, who died in 2013. He has seven children, all daughters, from Caroline Zuria.

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 Castelo Segontia, 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 Charles XIII of Vannois (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 Castelo Segontia, which became the chief residence of the heir apparent following independence.

Arthur became heir presumptive following the death of his grandfather on 19 September 1970. He became heir apparent following his investiture as Duke of Oxonia on 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 father 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.” King Robert 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 due to lung cancer. Arthur became king following King Robert's death; however, as the Gelonian constitution requires the king to be affirmed by the Vodan, Arthur did not formally become king until 15 May 2012 following unanimous vote by the Chiefs of the Vodan. A public proclamation and a coronation was held immediately following Arthur’s election at Santa Brieca 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 1984. 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 the young 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 Santa Brieca 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: Eleanor (1990), Alaina (1992), Genovefa (1994), Fianna (1996), Moira (1997), Riona (1999), Eva (2002).

Styles, titles, honors, and arms

Styles of The King
Reference style	Your Majesty
Spoken style	His Majesty
Alternative style	Sir

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

• Turenne: Knight of the Order of the Viscomtins Cross
• Montgisard: Knight of the Order of the White Elephant

Dynastic honors

• House of Hazaraspid: Knight of the Order of the Senmurv

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
Eleanor, Princess Royal	(1992-09-09) 9 September 1992	Married Leo of Ghant; had issue.
Princess Alaina	(1994-08-08) 8 August 1994	Married TBD
Princess Genovefa	(1996-12-26) 26 December 1996
Princess Moira	(1998-11-13) 13 November 1998
Princess Riona	(2001-08-25) 25 August 2001
Princess Eva	(2004-03-01) 1 March 2004

Ancestry

Ancestors of Arthur XI of Gelonia

16. Arthur Rouanti 8. Alan V of Gelonia 17. PLACEHOLDER 4. Brennus III of Gelonia 18. Eudes Courcouis 9. Sara Courcouia 19. PLACEHOLDER 2. Robert IV of Gelonia 20. Otto X, Elector of Nyrundy 10. John VII, Elector of Nyrundy 21. Ludmilla of Tungria 5. Eleanor of Nyrundy and Mysia 22. George II of Mysia 11. Irene I of Mysia 23. Princess Agnes of Latium 1. Arthur XI of Gelonia 24. Nathan III of Ghant 12. Robert, Crown Prince of Ghant 25. Princess Edaalya of Onneria 6. Prince Alexander of Ghant 26. Prince Michael, Duke of Alba 13. Princess Lucia of Alba 27. PLACEHOLDER 3. Princess Alara of Ghant 28. Robert IV, Prince of Montgisard 14. Arthur III, Prince of Montgisard 29. Dianne of Melfi 7. Princess Sophie of Montgisard 30. John IV, Count of Canosa 15. Luciana of Canosa 31. Princess Elisabetta of Montgisard

See also

• Monarchy of Gelonia

Arthur XI of Gelonia House of Rounati 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 Robert later became King Robert IV	Duke of Oxonia 1970–2012	Succeeded by The Prince Arthur