Helgi, Prince Consort

*This is a Velkanian name. The last name is a patronymic, not a family name. The subject should be referred to by the given name* Helgi*.*

**Helgi** (born **Helgi Jóhannsson**; 10 July 1908 – 4 May 1987) was the husband of Ragnhildur III. Following his wife's ascension to the throne, Helgi was Prince consort of the Velkanian Isles from 1967 until his death in 1987.

Helgi was born into the Velkanian nobility, and prior to becoming a member of the royal family worked as a barrister. Helgi married Ragnhildur in 1935, after having previously began their relationship in 1930. They had one child together: Hrafnhildur III.

## Early life

Helgi was born on 10 July 1908 in Naríthjábæk to parents Jóhann Fálkisson (1873–1949) and Aleksandría Hafgrímursdætr (1880–1970). His birth name is Helgi Jóhannsson. Through both his paternal and maternal families, Helgi was a member of the Velkanian nobility; his father's line became noble in the 16th-century, while his mother's in the 14th-century. Jóhann worked as a barrister, while Aleksandría was a housewife and socialite in Naríthjábæk social circles. Helgi was the eldest and only son of three children; his younger sisters were Elína Aleksandría (1910–2000) and Steinthóra Ósk (1913–2010).

Helgi was raised in a quite affluent family. His father was well-connected, being a close friend of Bjárni II, while his mother was additionally a former schoolmate of Úlfhildur, Duchess of the Velkanias. The family spent their summers in Hersingborg, owning a house there.

### Education

Helgi began his education in 1914, attending Jón Gódisson School, a private primary and high school for boys in Naríthjábæk. In school, Helgi was a popular student who was also active in football. He graduated from primary school in 1924, and later began high school at Gódisson, where he studied a social sciences program. Helgi graduated from high school in 1927. After finishing his high school education, Helgi moved to Hersingborg to attend the Faculty of Law at Hersingborg University. He graduated with a law degree in 1930, and later received a master's degree in law in 1932.

### Career

While simultaneously studying for his master's degree, Helgi began his legal apprenticeship as a barrister at Samuelsson Chambers in Hersingborg. He completed his apprenticeship in 1932, and began working as a barrister at Samuelsson Chambers. Helgi left this position in 1934, when he returned to Naríthjábæk and began working as a barrister at First Naríthjábæk City Chambers. He resigned in 1935, in order to begin prioritizing his royal duties.

## Relationship with Ragnhildur III

While living in Hersingborg in 1930, Helgi was set up with Ragnhildur III by his father; both Helgi's father and Bjárni II were friends and planned for their children to marry since both Helgi and Ragnhildur were children. They soon began a romantic relationship, and were reported to be engaged in 1932, although the year afterwards the engagement was broken off.

In 1934, it was announced that Helgi and Ragnhildur had reconciled, reportedly due to interference from their fathers, and their engagement was back on.

### Marriage and children

Helgi and Ragnhildur married on 25 May 1935 in Naríthjábæk. Following their marriage, Helgi received the royal title *His Highness* Crown Prince of the Velkanias; this title later changed to *His Royal Highness* Crown Prince of the Velkanian Isles following the Velkanian restoration of independence in 1966. After their marriage, they moved into Köllajapúnk House on the grounds of Krúningárathjálla Palace.

Ragnhildur gave birth to their first and only child, Hrafnhildur, on 15 January 1938; Hrafnhildur has gone on to become Queen of the Velkanian Isles. Although Ragnhildur was reported to want more children, she had issues with fertility and was told by her doctors that a second pregnancy could result in the death of both the baby and herself. Because of this, her and Helgi decided to adopt several pets to raise with their daughter; throughout his adulthood, Helgi cared for more than 30 dogs, 50 cats, 15 horses, and countless fish.

## Personal life and interests

After becoming Prince consort in 1967, Helgi began residing in the main residence of Krúningárathjálla Palace. His previous residence of Köllajapúnk House on the grounds of Krúningárathjálla Palace was passed down to his daughter Hrafnhildur. Helgi was fluent in Velkanian, Forsish, Helvarian, Fargonian, and English, and additionally could understand Hart.

Helgi was an avid hunter, which raised controversy in the Velkanian Isles. He frequently went on hunting trips and brought some of the family dogs with him. Both Ragnhildur and Hrafnhildur were reported to not approve of his hunting trips, but he continued to go on them four times a year until his 70s.

## Death

In June 1985, Helgi was diagnosed with colon cancer. The diagnosis was originally kept private in the hopes that he would beat the cancer. However, when it began to spread, his diagnosis was announced to the public on 14 November 1986. Helgi later died of colon cancer on 4 May 1987, while surrounded by family at Krúningárathjálla Palace. After his death, a national mourning period of one-month was announced.

## Family

The Prince consort had one child and two grandchildren. Following his death, her seven great-grandchildren were born. His daughter was born in Krúningárathjálla Palace in Naríthjábæk.

* Hrafnhildur III (born 15 January 1938). Hrafnhildur married Velkanian commoner and sociology professor Jóhann Eiríksson in 1965. They have two children together.
	+ Ragnhildur IV (born 14 December 1968). Ragnhildur married Helvarian commoner and neurosurgeon Hans Eddinhaus in 1997. They have three children together.
	+ Princess Úlfhildur (born 10 April 1972). Úlfhildur married Regian noble and barrister Marco del Togliatto in 2001. They have four children together.

## Titles

* **25 May 1935 – 1 January 1966**: *His Highness* Crown Prince Helgi of the Velkanias
* **1 January 1966 – 26 November 1967**: *His Royal Highness* Crown Prince Helgi of the Velkanian Isles
* **26 November 1967 – 4 May 1987**: *His Majesty* Prince Consort Helgi