Edward Windsor

• • Species: Human

  • Birthplace: Bonaparte

  • Affiliations: Compact Navy, Special Forces, Bonaparte

  Overview
  Edward Windsor is a Bonapartan royal, former Special Forces officer, and the heir—and later monarch—of Bonaparte during the fifth century of the Interstellar Era. Known for his grounded demeanor and commitment to service, Edward fought in the Liberation of Amargosa and later undertook missions throughout the Compact, often alongside Mitsuko Yamato, his former fiancée and chief of security.

  He prefers to be called “Ed” by friends and subordinates and is famously disdainful of royal ceremony. JT Austin has, at least once, called him “Edzo.”

  Role in Royal Orders
  In Royal Orders, Edward narrowly survives a second assassination attempt by Radical Cubists, this one involving a shuttle bomb. The trauma leaves him shaken, and Mitsuko has to remind him that he is no longer a combat officer who can solve problems with a sidearm. His inability to protect his own Household Guard team—five of whom die in the blast—leads to Mitsuko’s sharpest reprimand: that he must personally offer condolences, not delegate them. Her demand reflects their intimate bond and her unwillingness to treat him like a distant monarch.

  Edward’s sister, Elizabeth Windsor, is revealed to be behind the assassination attempt and is imprisoned for treason. She begins serving time on Io under harsh labor conditions. This betrayal haunts Edward deeply.

  Due to his injuries from the assassination attempt—some possibly fabricated to provide political cover—Edward undergoes Thulian rejuvenation, with his sister Victoria acting as regent for three months. The rejuvenation restores him physically, though his emotional recovery is more gradual.

  Retrieving the Children of Amargosa
  When Mitsuko becomes entangled in a hostage situation on Aphrodite, Edward travels personally to Amargosa to retrieve JT Austin and Ellie Nardino. Their willingness to follow him without question speaks volumes about their bond with Mitsuko—and how much they view Edward as an extension of her. The moment reinforces Edward’s standing among the Children of Amargosa, not just as Mitsuko’s partner, but as someone they trust implicitly.

  Wedding to Mitsuko Yamato
  At the end of Royal Orders, Edward marries Mitsuko in a quiet yet symbolically powerful ceremony. The wedding marks the formal reunion of two people long bound by duty, affection, and shared trauma. Their union is less about restoring a traditional monarchy and more about solidifying a partnership that had already endured war, betrayal, and political upheaval. Among those in attendance are the Children of Amargosa, underscoring the blended nature of their chosen family.

  Family

  • Father: Arthur Windsor – deceased; original heir to Bonaparte’s throne, killed in combat.

  • Brother: Alexander Windsor – considered unfit for the throne, known for scandalous and borderline criminal behavior.

  • Sister: Elizabeth Windsor – once a Cybercommand operative, imprisoned for treason after attempting to assassinate Edward.

  • Sister: Victoria Windsor – young, poised, and responsible; served as regent during Edward’s recovery.

  • Brother: Archie Windsor – Marine colonel who openly rejects his royal status and plans to leave Bonaparte permanently.

  Notable Facts

  • Nicknamed “Ed” or “Edzo” by close associates.

  • Actively resists monarchical tradition despite his role.

  • Shares a romantic, though nontraditional, relationship with Mitsuko Yamato.

  • Underwent Thulian rejuvenation during his reign, allegedly due to injuries but partly as a political maneuver.

  • Sees Bonaparte’s monarchy as obsolete but maintains it to block less suitable heirs from power.

  • Trusted by the Children of Amargosa, particularly for his loyalty to Mitsuko.

  • Occasionally travels incognito to avoid royal attention and security theater.

Appearances: Flight Blade, Storming Amargosa, “The Cephelapods,” Royal Orders