Catherine I

## The *Exemplar* Princess of Arendelle

### Children

• Lady Christina I of Arendelle (born 1871)• Lady Elsa III of Arendelle (born 1873

• Henrik II of Arendelle (born 1875)

### Other Relatives

Anna (mother); Kristoff (father); Elsa (aunt); Olaf & Samantha (companion); Elsa II (sister †)

### Allegiance

Kingdom of Arendelle (Princess); Scandinavian Empire (Duchess)

## As Royalty of Arendelle

### Full Title

Princess of Arendelle; Duchess of the Scandinavian Empire

### Inducted by

Anna, Queen of Arendelle and Elsa, Sovereign of Scandinavia

### Inducted on

November 28, 1861

> **"A little difference doesn't hurt. Just a little."**- *Catherine*
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### **Early life**

Named to be **Catherine Iduna Elsa Snøfjord-Vår**, she is the *second* child of **Princess Anna and Kristoff of Arendelle**. Fast-learning, sweet, loving, and a caring child; Catherine is the shining star of Arendelle's royal family. At a young age, Catherine is able to ride a full-grown horse with ease, a top student in her class, and an apprentice to the Keiserinne herself.

At a young age, Catherine's brilliance earned her the ample respect of the nobility, and the citizens of the empire. She is every child's aspiration to be, but there are a lot of things within Catherine's self that she is yet to discover.

### **Apprenticeship under Queen Elsa of Arendelle (1850 - 1861)**

Prince and princesses of Arendelle are required to be apprentices at the **age of four** to *someone of higher rank* within the family, or the parents can choose an *approved governess*. Upon birth, Anna chose her sister to mentor Catherine (though Anna can choose anyone freely, but she opted to abide by tradition), in which the Keiserinne gladly accepted. Catherine's apprenticeship requires her to shadow Elsa in her routines, and her formalities; like a Princess-in-training of sorts as Catherine is **second-in-line** to the *Throne of Arendelle*, and the **second-in-line** to the *Crown of the North.*

Catherine is expected to learn, act, and practice the highest of etiquette; a reason why her mentor is Elsa. Her apprenticeship ends when she is sixteen years old. There, she is expected to be elevated from Lady of the Palace, to, Lady Royal, or Duchess of Ulvefjorden should she earn the Empress's approval.

Catherine finishes her apprenticeship in late 1861.

### **As a Teenage Royalty**

Though in a very precarious position, given that at the age of fifteen, she is already half-way done with her university studies. Catherine always have the time to unwind, and be herself. She has taken up playing the piano during her leisure time, and participate in sporting events as Catherine is a very active, and outgoing lass.

### **Standing in the Imperial Court**

 Lady of the Palace
 Imperial Lady of the Empire
 Princess of Arendelle

### **Recent History**

**1851**: Catherine I started her primary education. She went to **Arendelle Primary**, a regular school that is well-known across the kingdom. With her exemplary skills and characteristics, she has been elevated numerous times throughout her primary schooling years. She graduated top of her class and from the primary school at age **8**, and entering **secondary school at age 9.**

**1860**: Catherine completes her secondary schooling in 1860. With the recommendation of Anna and Kristoff, and the consent of the **Congregation of Lord Councilors**, Elsa elevates Catherine's standing in court as the ***Exemplar of Arendelle*** (**the highest scholastic title for a citizen of Arendelle**), and ***Imperial Lady of the Empire*** (**the highest non-core title of the Scandinavian Empire**)

**1861**: Catherine I enters the **Imperial University of Arendelle**. Aspiring at this time, Catherine excelled among her fellow class. Two years into the university, Catherine is now at her junior year as she was excelled one year for her exemplary dedication in learning, and has taken up a law degree; a choice that she personally made as she has been always interested about the essence and the structure of law in relation to society.

Catherine has been put as **Autocratess of Elsastad** right before Elsa's fateful journey to the North Sea to quell the French threat.

Catherine describes herself as a *reformist*, a *progressive-type* of leader that wants to see change in Arendelle as a whole. This greatly affects her in-governance relationship with her mother, Anna, whom is a *conservative leader* that wants to preserve what has been established. Nevertheless, despite their differences in views, the two have a strong bond.

On **November 28, 1861,** Catherine, having shown her valor and exemplary skill in both diplomacy and favor of the people, is invested as Princess of Arendelle by her mother, Anna, and her aunt, Elsa in a special ceremony attended by thousands of people.

### After the Years, Marriage, and Family

Catherine started to carry more imperial responsibilities as her aunt, Elsa, and her mother, Anna started physically age. She became more representative in imperial council meetings and royal appearances.

On May 29, 1870, Catherine marries her long-time partner, Lord Alistair Westergaard; a distant relative to the Westergaard family that ruled the Southern Isles. The marriage sparked controversy, especially to the people of Arendelle as Alistair is somewhat related to the notorious Prince Hans of the Southern Isles. Queen Anna, on the other hand, greatly supported the union, and made sure that Alistair win over the trust of the people by serving the kingdom well, in which Catherine was very proud of.

Catherine and her husband had their first child on *June 16, 1871*; a girl they named *Christina Augusta Anna.* Her second child was born on *January 30, 1873*; a second girl named *Elsa Anneliese Sigrid.* Her third child was born on *July 22, 1875;* a boy named *Henrik Charles Augustus.*