Rudolf RassendyllHe is rich Englishman, age 29 years old.Well-educated and intelligentDoes not believe in working for a living as he is comfortable with his inheritance and social status.Fun-loving and adventurousCompassionate and kind.Agrees to impersonate Rudolf the Fifth to help him save his throne.’A man of honourFalls in love with Flavia but sacrifices his love for the sake of the King.A brave warrior who risks his life to rescue the King.True and loyal to the Princess and keeps his promise of being the ‘Queen of his heart’ forever.

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King Rudolf the FifthKing of Ruritania who loves good wine and hunting.Not respected by many of his people as he is always abroad.Carefree and humorousLaughs loudly and easily.Kidnapped and imprisoned by his brother, Duke Micheal.Saved by Rudolf and regains his throne.Becomes a more responsible King after his traumatic ordeal.Marries Princess Flavia.Rules Ruritania like a true King.

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Colonel SaptThe King’s chief adviser.Short and stout with a grey moustacheHas a big square and small blue eyes.Wise , intelligent, shrewd, meticulous and careful.Dutiful, loyal and faithful to King Rudolf.Persuades Rudolf to impersonate the King to save his throne.Firm but kind – helps and guides Rudolf in all his formal duties.Brave warrior and would not hesitate to sacrifice his life for the King.Believes in fate as he believes it is fates that has sent Rudolf to save the King.Reminds Rudolf not to be swept by love and honour and duty must surpass personal love.King’s most trusted friend.

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Princess FlaviaBeautiful and charming princess who is engaged to the King.Cousin to King Rudolf the Fifth.Observance and able to notice some differences between Rudolf Rassendyll and King Rudolf but is unaware Rudolf is actually an impersonator.Falls in love with Rudolf Rassendyll.Gentle, sweet and caring.Worries about Rudolf’s safety and welfare.Will not hesitate to go to Rudolf when she hears that he is ill or in trouble.Accepts her duty to marry the King and be queen of Ruritania.Sacrifices her love for Rudolf for the sake of her country.Still remembers Rudolf and leaves him a rose every year to remind him of her unwavering love.

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Duke MichealAlso known as Black Micheal because of his black hair.Half-brother of Rudolf the Fifth.Duke of Strelsau in Ruritania.Spends a lot of time with the people.Popular among the people and many people want him to be King.Ambitious, scheming, cunning, wicked, evil and cruel.Kidnapped King Rudolf with the intention of killing him.Has loyal supporters especially his devoted ‘Famous Six’.Is in love with Princess Flavia and wants to marry her.Is killed by Rupert of Hentzau who is determined to win Antoinette’s love.Antoinette is in love with the Duke who does not seem to care for her.

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Fritz von TarlenheimAnother of King Rudolf’s right-hand man Thin and dark.Loyal friend and advisor to the KingHelps Rudolf in his role as the impersonator.Helps Colonel Sapt to rescue the King.A more unassuming and quieter man compared to Colonel Sapt.Brave and daring in rescue mission to save the King.In love with Countess Helga and eventually marries her.Rudolf spends a happy week in his house outside of Ruritania once a year.He brings a rose from the Queen for Rudolf and similarly brings a rose from Rudolf to the Queen once a year.

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Antoinette de MaubanShe is beautiful, tall and dark French widow.About 30 years old and is deeply in love with the Duke.She is determined because she tries to find a way to stop Duke Micheal from becoming King and therefore marrying Princess Flavia.Aware of Duke’s wickedness and evil scheme to kill the King.Betrays the Duke when she informs Rudolf of the Duke’s plan to kill the King.Helps Rudolf to escape from his enemies.Not interested in Rupert who loves her.Choose to live alone in Paris to grieve for the Duke.

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The ‘Famous Six’These are the personal bodyguards of the Duke .They are fearless, ruthless, cruel and will not hesitate to kill.They consist of three Ruritanians and three foreigners.They are involved in the kidnapping of the King.Three of them are constantly guarding the King while another three follows the Duke wherever he goes.The Six are1) De Gautet -> French2) Bersonin -> Belgian3) Detchard -> Englishman4) Ruperf of Hentzau (leader) Ruritanian5) Lauvengram -> Ruritanian6) Krafstein -> Ruritanian

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Rupert of Hentzau

The leader of The Famous Six. Young, handsome, brave, reckless and the most wicked

of them all. Nearly kills Rudolf. A fine swordsman and brave fighter. A daredevil who likes to get what he wants. Enjoys taking risk and challenging his enemies. Can be courteous when he wants to be. Is greatly in love with Antoinette and challenges the

Duke to possess her. Kills the Duke and flees to another place.

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Countess Helga

Princess Flavia’s lady-in-waiting and her trusted friend.

Fritz falls in love with her and marries her. Loyal and supportive of her husband and her country. Knows about Rudolf and the Queen but able to keep a

secret. Meets Rudolf together with Fritz with messages from

the Queen.

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Johann Holf

The forest guard of Duke Micheal. Fears the Duke and is a weak man. Is friendly with the inn-keeper’s lovely daughter. Keep Rudolf informed of the Duke’s evil plan. Tells Rudolf about the King’s condition especially his

illness. Able to help Rudolf to plan by providing him details of

the layout of the Zenda castle. Not very reliable for he fails to open the castle gates at

two o’clock as planned.

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Robert Rassendyll

Al so known as Lord Burlesdon and the elder brother of Rudolf.

Comes from a rich and distinguished family. A responsible man who takes his duties seriously. Support his wife’s decision to help find a job for Rudolf. Shows a lot of anxiety and concern when there is no

news from Rudolf. Enlists the help of the Chief of Police of Strelsau to look

for him.

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Rose

Wife of Robert Rassendyll and sister-in-law to Rudolf. Likes to scold Rudolf for being lazy and not willing to

look for a job. Does not like Rudolf’s indifference and carefree

attitude. Quite excited when Rudolf tells her he is going to write

a book about the Alps. Is worried when they have no news from him.

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Marshal Strakencz

An old general in the Ruritanian army. A tall elderly man often seen in his military uniform. Is waiting at the gates of the railway station to greet

the arrival of the King. Alert and very cautious when the Coronation

procession approaches Old Town. Reluctant to let Rudolf ride alone even for fifty yards in

Old Town as he expects trouble Loyal and trustworthy. Comes to the rescue of Rudolf in Zenda Castle when

Sapt asks for help.