Orillian Queens, Almost Queens, and Consorts of the 20th Century

Queen Consort Morosina De'Cremonesi-Grimani circa 1861-1932 Born as the second daughter of the Viscount of Trieste, Lady Morosina was considered plain in looks and thought. This characterization was paid no mind to a certain prince, who overlooked her beauty to instead gaze upon the immense riches of her father. Married to a man two decades her senior, she was famously unhappy. Many considered her a prude, drab, and a woman who didn't deserve the fortune of marrying into the coveted De Cremonesi House. Queen Vittoria De'Cremonesi circa 1890-1943 The only Queen of the 20th century, Vittoria made a name for herself in all the ways that didn't matter. She spent her days living lavishly under the jewels and lights of the Jazz Age. Her parties were known far and wide. The most notorious names of the time graced her halls. Anyone of any birthright, class, talent, or profession could gain an invitation. Famously, when asked about the very topic she replied, "Let them sip champagne and dance; to a beggar, even a fortune is worth only these crumbs." This being said during a time of need. Queen Consort Georgiana Della Rovere circa 1935-1982 Everyone knew Georgiana Della Rovere was born a star, and so she made herself such. Born in the Cagliari province to a doctor and nurse, she fought to break out of the expectations of her parents. And make a name for herself. She became a model, a variety show hostess, and finally a leading star. She was an influential idol of the 50s and 60s. Georgiana had a very colorful life, she was married four times – Twice to the same man – and for the last time, she married a prince. Lady Madelaena Sforza circa 1960-2023 "The Queen who would never be," is a title she earned with her infamous divorce to then, Prince Milano De'Cremonesi. A Sforza from birth, betrothed to a prince since her sixth year, she was no stranger to the complexities of her "high society". How to act, what to say, how to treat and be treated. It came as no surprise when she walked in on her husband and her lady-in-waiting. "This is what they do, the men," everyone told her. But unlike the women in her station before her, she wouldn't stay silent. Some may agree that she may have milked the affair far too long, but none would deny reputations destroyed and the scandal that came with the campaign: A book, interviews, confessions of infidelity, and the iconic revenge dress. Queen Consort Fernanda De'Cremonesi-Adragna circa 1965-2049 Lady Fernanda Adragna was disgraced from a very young age. If you asked her the reason at 6 she'd repeat, "An Adragna is never fortunate," if you asked at 18 she'd cry, "parent's divorced, father imprisoned, embezzlement a sin," and if, years later, you ever found the chance to ask again. She might mention a prince, an affair, a baby, and a wedding. With a past like hers, no one could blame her for her reputation. Her husband loathed her, her children tolerated her, and people whispered.