Prince Frederick Wilem

Prince Frederick Wilem was the only son of Queen Imogen Wilem II of Flowers and the last member of the True Wilem House to rule Fleur, if only briefly. He was preceded by his mother Imogen and succeeded by his daughter Queen Hestia Wilem of Flowers in 18 A.E.

Early Life
Prince Frederick was born in the early hours of the fifteenth of Holeaum, 77 A.E. The moment he was viewed by his mother, the woman cried out in pain, then fell into a deep sleep, from which she could not be roused. She died nine hours later, after briefly awaking to cry out to her god Justain. Thus, Frederick was left without a mother. He was named by his father Prince Consort Cedric Wilem.

Frederick was raised by nurses and maids for all of his youth. His father did not show much interest in his education, instead allowing Frederick to do as he pleased throughout the palace without responsibility. Thus Frederick never had much of an education, in fact, he never learned how to read or write. He never was able to ride a horse, shoot a bow, or fight. However, none of this would be much of a problem, as Frederick was never planned to become ruler of Fleur.

In 57 A.E. when Frederick was nineteen, he was betrothed to his distant relative, the twelve year old Lady Grace Olivarden. Frederick did not know, but the girl had been groomed to be the next ruler of Fleur since birth.

As Prince
Frederick did not consummate his marriage to Grace until two years after their wedding in 59 A.E. mostly do to his fear and disinterest in sex. Several times Frederick attempted to gain control of the kingdom from the High Council which was governing it in the absence of a Queen of Flowers, but each time he was dissuaded by his wife. Instead, he was told to focus on his leisurely activities and urged to continue attempts at an heir. Frederick ignored the second request.

Frederick did manage to make a few changes to the country. In 47 A.E. he insisted on a tax increase on fruit exports so as to fund a new addition to the palace. Later, in 39 he funded the refurbishment of ten gardens in Wilemberg, including Evermere's famous Seabreak Court.

In 45 A.E. Frederick managed to impregnate his wife, to the joy of the entire court. In 44 the children were born, fraternal twin girls named Hestia and Helia Wilem by their mother. Hestia, the elder girl, was legitimized as the Princess of Flowers the following month. She was presented to the kingdom by her father and mother in Muntep of 43 A.E.

Frederick spent most of the following years raising his daughters.

Later Life
In 28 A.E. Princess Hestia Wilem of Flowers was coronated, becoming the next Queen of Flowers. The country had not seen a single ruler in forty-eight years. Frederick attended the coronation and confirmed his gifting of the kingdom to his eldest daughter. After, he retired to the country manor near the Vark. He lived there alone until his death in 18 at the age of fifty-eight. He was buried in the royal vaults at Everemere.

Appearance
Frederick had a pale complexion similar to his mother's in her youth, with dark features. His hair was kept short, something unorthodox for the time. His eyes were similarly dark, his face somewhat recessed, with soft features and weak chin. Frederick had a sharp nose, inherited from his father. He was neither lean nor fat, average in height, and lacking in physical strength.

Frederick dressed typically of the court at the time, preferring subdued colors.