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Princess Charlotte, sometimes referred to as Princesse Charlotte, is the daughter of the King of Midland and first in line to the throne of the Kingdom of Midland. In Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King, she appears as a sheltered and delicate young woman who lives almost entirely within the confines of the royal palace. She is quiet, gentle, and sensitive, and she is openly uncomfortable in the presence of stern, rough warriors. Because she has been kept apart from war and political intrigue, she is inexperienced and trusting, with a romantic notion of love and a longing for a noble figure who might lift her out of her gilded isolation.
As the princess of Midland, Charlotte carries significant political weight, and her favor is a prize that ambitious men seek. This is what draws the attention of Griffith, the leader of the Band of the Hawk. After Griffith gains status in the kingdom through his military service for Midland in the Hundred Year War, he gains access to the royal court and begins to court Charlotte. She is immediately captivated by his calm, intelligent demeanor and his air of mystery, qualities that contrast sharply with the loud and intimidating soldiers she usually avoids. Charlotte falls in love with Griffith sincerely, while for him the courtship is a calculated step toward royal favor and greater power. Her influence makes her useful to his dream of obtaining his own kingdom.
Her role in the story is limited in screen time but pivotal in consequence. Charlotte is the object of Griffith's political seduction, and her genuine affection for him becomes the catalyst for his undoing. When he is discovered with her, the King of Midland treats it as an act of treason, and Griffith is arrested, imprisoned, and brutally tortured. Charlotte's feelings remain constant through this ordeal. She continues to long for Griffith, and later, through her loyal maid Anna, she provides the information that allows the surviving members of the Band of the Hawk to locate him in his prison and attempt his rescue. Her love, in this way, both exposes Griffith to ruin and later contributes to his liberation.
Charlotte's key relationships are defined by her isolation. Her bond with Anna is one of deep loyalty, with Anna acting as her confidante and messenger. Her relationship with her father, the King of Midland, is more troubled and darkens over time: in later events, the king assaults her, and Charlotte comes to no longer think of him as her father. The central relationship of her life is with Griffith. Even after his imprisonment destroys him physically and he is later transformed into something inhuman, Charlotte maintains her devotion to him, and in time she is betrothed to him as he rebuilds his power and claims Midland.
Charlotte possesses no combat abilities and never participates in battle. Her significance is political and symbolic. As heir to the Midland throne, she represents the royal authority that Griffith wishes to seize, and her affection gives him a path toward it. Her development traces a movement from sheltered, trusting princess to a woman who must confront the cruelty of the world around her, yet she remains defined throughout by her devotion and her unwavering hope for the man she loves.
As the princess of Midland, Charlotte carries significant political weight, and her favor is a prize that ambitious men seek. This is what draws the attention of Griffith, the leader of the Band of the Hawk. After Griffith gains status in the kingdom through his military service for Midland in the Hundred Year War, he gains access to the royal court and begins to court Charlotte. She is immediately captivated by his calm, intelligent demeanor and his air of mystery, qualities that contrast sharply with the loud and intimidating soldiers she usually avoids. Charlotte falls in love with Griffith sincerely, while for him the courtship is a calculated step toward royal favor and greater power. Her influence makes her useful to his dream of obtaining his own kingdom.
Her role in the story is limited in screen time but pivotal in consequence. Charlotte is the object of Griffith's political seduction, and her genuine affection for him becomes the catalyst for his undoing. When he is discovered with her, the King of Midland treats it as an act of treason, and Griffith is arrested, imprisoned, and brutally tortured. Charlotte's feelings remain constant through this ordeal. She continues to long for Griffith, and later, through her loyal maid Anna, she provides the information that allows the surviving members of the Band of the Hawk to locate him in his prison and attempt his rescue. Her love, in this way, both exposes Griffith to ruin and later contributes to his liberation.
Charlotte's key relationships are defined by her isolation. Her bond with Anna is one of deep loyalty, with Anna acting as her confidante and messenger. Her relationship with her father, the King of Midland, is more troubled and darkens over time: in later events, the king assaults her, and Charlotte comes to no longer think of him as her father. The central relationship of her life is with Griffith. Even after his imprisonment destroys him physically and he is later transformed into something inhuman, Charlotte maintains her devotion to him, and in time she is betrothed to him as he rebuilds his power and claims Midland.
Charlotte possesses no combat abilities and never participates in battle. Her significance is political and symbolic. As heir to the Midland throne, she represents the royal authority that Griffith wishes to seize, and her affection gives him a path toward it. Her development traces a movement from sheltered, trusting princess to a woman who must confront the cruelty of the world around her, yet she remains defined throughout by her devotion and her unwavering hope for the man she loves.