The Duke of Normandy is a high-ranking noble in the Kingdom of Albion who holds great power over intelligence, security, and police matters. He serves as the Home Secretary and is the main force behind many schemes in Princess Principal. He is able to make suggestions to the Queen and is the uncle of Princess, who calls him "uncle." Because Princess is very popular and has a claim to the throne, the Duke is always watching her and even tries to get her involved in political plots.
The Duke of Normandy looks like a dignified older man. He always dresses in elegant clothes that show his status as a nobleman.
He is clever and suspicious. The Duke is always planning, using both direct and secret strategies to protect his position and watch possible threats. He sees Princess as nothing more than a figurehead, but is still wary of her charm and influence over the people.
The Duke of Normandy holds the position of Home Secretary in Albion. He leads the Public Safety Bureau, which oversees intelligence, public security, and police operations. His title is very important in the royal family, and it is only given to the most trusted of the royals. History and tradition make his role highly respected and powerful.
He has strong powers in intelligence gathering, security, and political scheming. He can command secret police and place spies anywhere he wishes. He can influence national policies and has the authority to advise or even question the Queen.
Dangerous Rival to the Princess
The Duke sees Princess as a major threat, mainly because she is very popular and has royal blood. Even though he thinks she is just for show, he is always cautious that someone could use her to take power.
Controlling and Watching
To keep Princess in check, the Duke secretly places his agents to guard and watch her closely at school. He asks old classmates to gather information about her activities and uses them to spy for him.
Political Plots
To control the Princess even more, the Duke tries to involve her in dangerous political schemes. This includes making plans for her to marry into the Russian royal family or even getting her caught in assassination attempts. He is not afraid to use any trick to keep his position safe.
Main Enemy of Team White Pigeon
Since he is the master of spies in the kingdom, Team White Pigeon often tries to stop his plans. Many of the secrets and challenging missions in the story are because of the Duke's plots.
Trust and Power
The Duke's position as Duke of Normandy is explained to be given only to the most trusted members of the royal family. His authority lets him stand up to others, including the Queen. In the movie, the Queen even refers to him as "William," which is likely his first name.
The real Normandy is a region in the north of France. The first King of the Norman Dynasty, William the Conqueror, was originally the Duke of Normandy. This noble title was held by the English royals until it was given up by King Henry III. The show's version of the Duke of Normandy is inspired by this real-life history and tradition.
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