Catherine Meada, The Duchess of Metz

Catherine Meada was the eldest illegitimate child of Philip I of Cornith and Maki Meada, The Princess Maeda. She and her twin sister Henrietta were declared legitimate by her father. She married Henry du Metz who was a prince of the blood as member of the royal house of Vendome. She was the half-sister of Emperor Philip II and Queen Henritta Maria of Wessex.

Marriage
Catherine married the eldest son and heir of Henry, The Duke of Metz, Henry, Duke of Aumale. Her new husband was a prince of the blood and was seen as an advantagous match for the young girl. The couple would have three children together: Henry, Eleanor, and Catherine.

Soon after the birth of her three children, Catherine's mother died and she inherited her wealth in her own right and the title as well. On the death of her husband's father, Henry succeeded to the title of "Duke of Metz" and Catherine became styled as the "Duchess of Metz" though she continued to us the style of Princess Meada.

Dowager Duchess
When Catherine's husband Henry, The Duke of Metz died, their only son, Henry, succeded to the title of "Duke of Metz". Henry's wife thus became known as the "Duchess of Metz" the courtesey title giving to the wife of the Duke. Catherine thus became entiled to the style of "Dowager Duchess of Metz" but still prefered the title of "Princess Meada",

The Dowager Duchess continued to live with her son and her son's family. She witnessed to birth of her grandchildren: Maria Theresa du Metz and Anna Maria Victoria du Metz whom she grew very close too. She was also present at the marriages of her two daughters.

Her eldest daughter married without royal consent to Count Stephen Bathroy, though she was allowed to keep the style of "Her Serene Highness" she lost the use of the title of princess of the blood. Catherine's youngest daughter married the brother of the Prince of Baden. They would go on to have the following children: Prince George Louis of Baden and Princess Sybllie of Baden.

Catherine was a common feature at court. She got along well with Empress Theresa, the wife of Philip II and openly disliked his mistress Theresa, The Duchess of Beufort and Estrees.

On her death her title "Princess Meada" was inherited by her son, who later passed on the title to his eldest daughter Maria Theresa, The Duchesss of Metz.

Issue
Through her marriage, Catherine would have three children with her husband.