Richard Mercton III

Richard Charles Mercton III, or Richard of Danbury is the eldest child of Richard, Earl of Danbury. Unlike his father, who worked his entire life in the non-profit sector, Richard chose business as his profession, earning a degree in accounting from and worked for Annan Enterprises in numerous capacities until 2067, when he replaced Lady Isabella as CEO of Annan Arms.

Patrilineality
, descent as reckoned from father to son, has historically been the principle determining membership in reigning families. By the paternal line, Richard belongs to the House of Mercton.
 * House of Mercton
 * 1) Manuel Mercton of Porto Georgiaville
 * 2) Josef I, King of J Andres
 * 3) Richard, Emperor of J Andres
 * 4) Richard, Earl of Danbury
 * 5) Richard of Danbury

Royal House
In J Andres, the descendants of a non-royal male are not required to take the name of his house as decreed by Queen Stephanie in 2052. In this manner, all royals should be able to trace their ancestry to Josef I or one of heads of the Dukedoms of bestowed peerage. As such, by Royal Lineage, Richard belongs to the House of Mercton.
 * House of Mercton
 * 1) Josef I, King of J Andres
 * 2) Richard, Emperor of J Andres
 * 3) Richard, Earl of Danbury
 * 4) Richard of Danbury

Titles

 * August 29, 2039 - November 1, 2057 Richard of Endor Cuidad
 * November 1, 2057 - January 1, 2069 Richard of Warwick
 * January 1, 2069 - Present Richard of Danbury