Character guide

Rudolf Rassendyll

major

Also known as Rudolf, Rassendyll, old Rudolf, cousin Rudolf, Mr. Rassendyll

English gentleman who impersonates the King of Ruritania after a chance meeting.

Colonel Sapt

major

Also known as Sapt, Old Sapt, old Sapt, wise old Sapt, tough old Sapt

Loyal and shrewd aide to the King, masterminding the impersonation plot.

Rupert Hentzau

major

Also known as young Rupert Hentzau, young Hentzau, young Rupert, Rupert, Rupert of Hentzau, Master Rupert

Handsome, ruthless villain and chief henchman of Black Michael.

Fritz von Tarlenheim

supporting

Also known as Tarlenheim, Fritz, von Tarlenheim, young Fritz, Count Fritz, Master Fritz

Loyal friend of the King and Sapt, assisting in the impersonation.

Black Michael

major

Also known as Michael, brother Michael, cousin Michael, Duke Michael, Michael of Strelsau, cousin Michael

Ambitious Duke of Strelsau who plots to usurp the throne.

Princess Flavia

major

Also known as Flavia, the Princess Flavia, Queen Flavia

Beautiful cousin of the King, betrothed to him but drawn to Rudolf.

Antoinette Mauban

supporting

Also known as Antoinette de Mauban, de Mauban, Antoinette, the fair Antoinette, Mme. de Mauban

French woman caught between loyalty to Michael and aiding the King.

Johann

supporting

Also known as Master Johann, Poor Johann

Servant at the Castle of Zenda who becomes an unwilling informant.

Detchard

minor

Also known as Mr. Detchard

Ruthless mercenary guarding the imprisoned King at Zenda.

Bertram Bertrand

minor

Also known as Bertram, Bert, the relentless George, George, poor Bertram, the hapless Bertram, George bade Bertram Bertrand

Friend of Rudolf who helps him travel to Ruritania.

George Featherly

minor

Also known as George

Acquaintance of Rudolf in London, part of the social circle.

Sir Jacob Borrodaile

minor

Also known as Jacob

British diplomat in Ruritania who aids Rudolf.

Josef

minor

Also known as Poor little Josef, poor Josef, Little Josef

Loyal servant at the hunting lodge who helps the King.

Marshal Strakencz

minor

Also known as Strakencz, Marshall Strakencz, old Strakencz

Old military commander loyal to the King.

De Gautet

minor

Also known as Gautet, MM. De Gautet

One of Black Michael's henchmen at Zenda Castle.

Bersonin

minor

Swiss mercenary guarding the King at Zenda.

Krafstein

minor

One of Michael's guards at the Castle of Zenda.

Countess Helga von Strofzin

minor

Also known as the Countess Helga von Strofzin, the Countess Helga, Helga

Lady-in-waiting to Princess Flavia.

Lady Burlesdon

minor

Also known as Burlesdon

Rudolf's sister, who disapproves of his idle ways.

Count Stanislas von Tarlenheim

minor

Also known as Count Stanislas, Count

Relative of Fritz, present at court ceremonies.

Robert of Lauengram

minor

Also known as Lauengram, Albert of Lauengram

Nobleman attending the coronation.

Max Holf

minor

Also known as Holf, Max

Brother of Johann, a servant at Zenda Castle.

The Belgian

minor

Mercenary guard at Zenda, killed during the rescue.