Constantine Rys

Constantine, a character in the "Rules of Engagement" and "The Royal Romance" series, was the King of Cordonia until the end of The Royal Romance, Book 1. He is also European Guy's and Prince Liam's father. He made his first appearance in Rules of Engagement, Book 2, Chapter 10.

Appearance
Constantine has fair skin, grey eyes and graying hair.

Regina
Regina is Constantine's third wife.

European Guy (Leo)
European Guy (Leo) is Constantine's eldest son.

Prince Liam
Prince Liam is Constantine's second son.

First Wife
Constantine's first wife was the former Queen of Cordonia. She is Leo's mother. She left Cordonia because she couldn't handle the royal life.

Second Wife
Constantine's second wife was the former Queen of Cordonia. She was Liam's mother. He was saddened by her death when she was poisoned by the enemies when Liam was still young.

Your Character
It is revealed in Book 2 that he was the one responsible for the scandal that initially tarnished Your Character's reputation.

Trivia

 * He bears a resemblance to actor Rupert Everett.
 * In TRR Book 2, Chapter 12, it's revealed that Constantine has an aggressive form of lung cancer and is dying. Subsequently, this is also revealed as the reason why he abdicated the throne in favour of Prince Liam, which in turn indicates Constantine as being behind the plot against Your Character.
 * The name "Constantine" is used by several Byzantine Emperors. This could be the writer's inspiration in naming him.