Elizabeth Midford, known as Lizzie, is the daughter of Alexis Leon Midford and Francis Midford, younger sister to Edward Midford, and niece of Vincent and Rachel Phantomhive. She is the cousin and fiancée of Ciel Phantomhive. Born in 1874 into the Midford knightly lineage serving the British Crown, her betrothal to Ciel began in infancy due to family tradition. Her destined role as wife to the Queen's Watchdog demanded rigorous combat training from childhood, where she displayed prodigious swordsmanship, surpassing her brother. A pivotal moment occurred when young Ciel expressed unease with "strong wives," prompting Elizabeth to conceal her martial skill and cultivate an overtly delicate, feminine persona to match his preferences. This duality between innate strength and performed fragility defines her. Physically, Elizabeth possesses emerald-green eyes and long golden-blonde hair styled in two large drills with a curled front cowlick. She favors extravagant gowns, floral or ribbon-adorned headbands, and deliberately chooses low-heeled shoes to appear shorter beside Ciel, reflecting her sensitivity to his self-image as a young earl. Her aesthetic centers on "cute" elements: pink marguerites, small animals like rabbits and kittens, and foods such as shortcake, strawberries, and cherries. She enjoys Shalimar tea, aromatized with strawberry and orange, and harbors a fear of ghosts. Her personality merges apparent frivolity with hidden depth. Outwardly exuberant, she imposes her fashion tastes on others and insists Ciel uses her nickname "Lizzie." Divinator Blavat Sky notes she operates "to their own rhythm," exhibiting stubborn fixations on hobbies and aesthetics. This vivacity often manifests as comedic interference, like draping Phantomhive Manor in gaudy ribbons or orchestrating elaborate parties to elicit Ciel's smiles. Beneath this façade lies strategic perceptiveness and fierce loyalty. She recognizes Ciel's emotional distance following his family's trauma, especially after the 1885 Phantomhive murders, and deliberately avoids probing his suffering, focusing instead on uplifting him through lighthearted gestures. Her commitment to his well-being borders on obsession, prioritizing his needs over her own identity. Her formidable combat abilities remain largely concealed until critical moments. Trained in dual-sword combat, she cuts down swathes of Bizarre Dolls during the Campania crisis to protect Ciel and briefly holds her own against the demon butler Sebastian Michaelis, who acknowledges her prowess as "admirable for a human." This skill, cultivated under her mother's insistence despite childhood reluctance, underscores her readiness to fulfill her role as Ciel's protector. Key narrative arcs trace her development. Early on, she accidentally shatters Ciel's family heirloom ring during an argument, provoking his rage before grasping its irreplaceable significance, illustrating her impulsivity alongside remorse and adaptability when forgiven. During Ciel's 13th birthday, she expresses relief at his resilience after his aunt Angelina Dalles' death, confiding fears for his happiness to Sebastian. Her protective instincts erupt physically when battling zombies aboard the Campania in 1889, shedding the "delicate lady" pretense entirely to defend an incapacitated Ciel, solidifying her acceptance of both strength and femininity. Her relationship with Ciel evolves from superficial affection to nuanced devotion. While initially distressed by his emotional withdrawal, she gradually respects his boundaries, never demanding explanations for his trauma or absences. Instances like an improvised Easter egg hunt—where she masks disappointment over his forgotten childhood memories by wishing him happiness—exemplify her selflessness. She supports his autonomy, declining to force him as her social escort despite Victorian conventions, and defends his vulnerabilities, attacking Sebastian for "lying" after a faked death. Her love manifests as steadfast presence rather than imposition. Elizabeth reconciles her conflicting roles: knight and lady, protector and betrothed, individual and future Countess. Her journey culminates in synthesizing these identities, embracing martial skill without sacrificing compassion, and loving Ciel as the person he became.