Regina Rys

Regina, a character in the Rules of Engagement and The Royal Romance series, was the Queen of Cordonia until the end of The Royal Romance, Book 1. She is European Guy's (Rules of Engagement) and the Prince's (The Royal Romance) step-mother. She is first seen in Rules of Engagement, Book 2, Chapter 10.

Appearance
Regina has fair skin, dark brown eyes and white/blonde hair. She wears a silver dress.

Personality
Queen Regina is shown to be quite competitive and usually tests the women who want to impress her. She makes it a point in losing matches to see if they have the courage to compete against her. If they do (such as Your Character if she decides to win the match in The Royal Romance, Book 1, Chapter 6), she is pleased and looks forward to the next opportunity. Regina has a strong sense of loyalty and responsibilty for the kingdom and people, and remains calm and dignified. She expects the same from Liam's future wife.

Book 2

 * Chapter 10: Royal Pain

Newlyweds

 * (determinant)

Book 1

 * Chapter 6: Queen of Hearts
 * Chapter 9: Race to the Finish (Credit Only)
 * Chapter 10: Beach Party (mentioned)
 * Chapter 11: The Apple of His Eye
 * Chapter 12: As Sweet as Apple Pie
 * Chapter 13: Hunting for Love
 * Chapter 14: Fair Game (Credit Only)
 * Chapter 16: The Beaumont Bash
 * Chapter 17: Lady in Waiting
 * Chapter 19: Long Live the King

Book 2

 * Chapter 2: Reunion
 * Chapter 9: Brotherhood of Man (mentioned)
 * Chapter 10: Tea Time in Paris
 * Chapter 11: A Night at the Opera
 * Chapter 12: Family Ties

Book 3

 * TBA

Constantine
Regina is Constantine's third wife. His death in The Royal Romance, Book 3, Chapter 11 effectively made Regina a widow.

European Guy
Regina is European Guy's step-mother.

Main Character (Rules of Engagement)
Regina is very cold towards the Main Character, believing her to only be with European Guy for his wealth and title.

Prince Liam
Regina is King "Liam"'s step-mother.

Your Character (The Royal Romance)
Regina tests Your Character during the picnic party. If Your Character passed all her tests, she will be impressed by you and even takes a liking to you. In Book 2, she reveals that if Madeleine wasn't a contender, you would have had her support above Olivia.

Adelaide
In The Royal Romance, Book 2, Chapter 10, it is revealed that Adelaide is her cousin. Your Character is also able to overhear a conversation between Adelaide and her, where it is revealed that Regina found out Adelaide had arranged for male dancers at Madeleine's bachelorette party. Regina stopped the arrangement to prevent a scandal, while Adelaide thinks Madeleine should have more fun.

Trivia

 * Her name is Regina, which means "Queen" in Italian and Latin.
 * A photo of Kenna Rys can be spotted in the background wall of her photo further implying that Cordonia and the Royal family are likely descendants of Kenna.
 * In The Royal Romance, Book 2, Chapter 10 her favourite dessert is revealed to be religieuse.
 * As of The Royal Romance, Book 3, Chapter 11, Regina is a widow.