Barthelemy Beaumont

Barthelemy, a character in The Royal Romance and The Royal Heir series, is Bertrand and Maxwell Beaumont's father. Although he is first mentioned in The Royal Romance, Book 1, Chapter 15, he is first seen in The Royal Heir, Book 1, Chapter 10.

Appearance
Barthelemy has gray eyes, gray-brown short hair, and tan skin. He is clean-shaven and wears a gray dress shirt, dark gray tie, camel brown sweater vest, and dark blue blazer.

Personality
Barthelemy appears cordial but aloof.

Book 1

 * Chapter 15: The Brothers Beaumont (Mentioned; Determinant)

Book 2

 * Chapter 3: Return to Applewood (Mentioned; Determinant)

Book 1

 * Chapter 10: The Beaumont Bachelor Bash
 * Chapter 11: The Prodigal Father
 * Chapter 12: To Love and to Cherish
 * Chapter 13: Spreading the Word
 * Chapter 14: The Announcement
 * Chapter 15: Apple in the Oven
 * Chapter 16: Great Expectations
 * Chapter 17: Hot Off the Press
 * Chapter 18: The Last Apple Ball
 * Chapter 19: Truth and Lies

Book 2

 * Chapter 3: Welcome to the World
 * Chapter 4: The Royal Tour
 * Chapter 5: Her Royal Highness
 * Chapter 11: Escape to LA (Mentioned)
 * Chapter 12: The Show Must Go On
 * Chapter 13: How Do You Like Them Apples?
 * Chapter 14: Battle Lines
 * Chapter 18: The Beginning of the End

Bertrand Beaumont
Bertrand is Barthelemy's older son. According to Drake Walker, Barthelemy was used to winning, and instilled the sense of pride, duty, and reputation mostly to his heir, Bertrand. It made Drake feel almost-sorry for what Bertrand went through.

In The Royal Heir, Book 2, Chapter 14, Bertrand says that he successfully handed over management of Ramsford's finances to Barthelemy.

Savannah Walker Beaumont
Savannah becomes Barthelemy's daughter-in-law in The Royal Heir, Book 1, Chapter 12. In Chapter 11, he tries to insert himself into her life, insisting on walking her down the aisle and taking over the menu at the rehearsal dinner. It takes Bertrand to put his foot down on her behalf to make his father step back.

Bartie Beaumont
Bartie is Barthelemy's grandson. Savannah named him after Barthelemy and her own father, the late Jackson Walker.

Maxwell Beaumont
Maxwell is Barthelemy's younger son. It is mentioned they didn't have a close relationship. Barthelemy always criticized Maxwell for being overweight as a child.

Your Character
No matter whether you become his daughter-in-law by marrying Maxwell, Duchess of Valtoria, and/or Queen of Cordonia, he prides himself on the fact that his sons sponsored you and that you've proven yourself. If you do not choose to welcome him with open arms, he is taken aback. In Chapter 14, after you and your spouse make an announcement of your pregnancy to the press in Cordonia, he makes his appearance to the surprise of the reporters and takes their attention away from you.

If Maxwell is your spouse, in Chapter 16, he offers you the chance to purchase a premium mobile for your nursery.

Annabelle
Annabelle was Barthelemy's wife who passed away when Maxwell was a child. If asked for marriage advice in The Royal Romance, Book 3, Chapter 18, if Maxwell is not your fiance, Maxwell will say that his mother could make Barthelemy laugh until he cried.

Constantine
In the past, Barthelemy was one of Constantine Rys's trusted friends and vassals.

Godfrey
In the past, Barthelemy conferred with Godfrey about convincing King Constantine of their plans.

Trivia

 * The surname Beaumont is of French origin and means "beautiful mountain".