How was Padme queen at 14?

Padmé went through formal training, from a Legislative Youth Program to becoming an Apprentice Legislator at eleven. Padmé then became the Princess of Theed, taking steps in her political career to gain enough notoriety to run for Queen of Naboo against Veruna.

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Why did Naboo elect a 14 year old?

The Monarch of Naboo was the elected king or queen of the Royal House of Naboo, the monarchy that governed the human denizens of the planet. The people of Naboo often elected young women, believing they possessed a form of pure, childlike wisdom that the adults lacked.

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How old was Padme when she became Queen?

Padmé Naberrie was born to humble parents, and was identified early as one of Naboo's best and brightest. She devoted herself to civic duty, and was elected Queen of Naboo at age 14. Padmé adopted Amidala as her name in office.

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Was Padme elected at 14?

When Padme was 13, she was elected Princess of Theed and, at 14, she was elected Queen of Naboo. Padme took Amidala as her royal name during her two terms in office. As a security precaution, Padme often used an aide, Sabe, as a body double to allow Amidala to have free movement throughout Theed.

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How come Padme is no longer Queen?

In 25 BBY, Amidala ended her second term as queen. Though some on Naboo suggested amending the constitution to allow her to serve a third term, she stayed true to her belief that "popular rule is not democracy." Hereafter, Amidala gave up the throne to her elected successor, Queen Jamillia.

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Why did Padme fake being Queen?

Sabé impersonated Queen Amidala in order to protect her during the Invasion of Naboo. Sabé was one of five handmaidens that served Queen Amidala during the Trade Federation's blockade and subsequent invasion of Naboo.

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Was Padme Queen the whole time?

Padmé Was Elected as Queen of Naboo

In her introduction in The Phantom Menace, Padmé is only 14 years old. Despite that, she is still the queen of Naboo and appears more mature than most. While the reveal can come as a surprise, the concept of a young king or queen isn't unheard of in history.

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How old was Padme when she died?

How Old Was Padmé When She Died In Revenge Of The Sith? The age difference between Anakin and Padmé was ultimately immaterial, given that Padmé's death at the end of the Star Wars prequels brings an end to her story at just 27 years old.

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Who was the youngest Queen of Naboo?

Apailana was a female Human from the Mid Rim planet of Naboo. She was one of the youngest monarchs ever elected on the peaceful world, succeeding Queen Neeyutnee at the tender age of twelve, following the latter's two-year term.

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Is Padme Way older than Anakin?

Padmé was born in the year 46 BBY on Naboo, and Anakin was born five years later, in the year 41 BBY. That makes Padmé five years older than Anakin.

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What is the age gap between Han and Leia?

Fun facts also worth mentioning: Han Solo happens to be 10 years older than twins Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa.

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How old is Anakin when he dies?

Even though Luke tried his best to protect him, Anakin accepted his fate and expressed his love for his son and daughter, Leia, whom he learned about before dying. While it seemed like Anakin had lived a long life, his choices eventually led to his demise at 45.

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How pregnant was Padmé when she told Anakin?

But despite this, Anakin found out that Padme was pregnant only a couple of weeks before the twins were born. So, why did it take so long for her to tell him? A specific timeframe for Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith hasn't come out, but it's believed by most to take place in just under two weeks.

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Who is Anakin Skywalker's sister?

Shmi Skywalker-Lars

She appears in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.

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Are Queen Amidala and Padme the same person?

Sabé is the most important of Queen Amidala's royal retinue of handmaidens. During crisis situations, Sabé and Amidala switch roles. Sabé becomes a decoy, disguised as the Queen, while Amidala adopts a simple gown of a handmaiden, and goes by her less formal name of Padmé Naberrie.

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Who was Anakin's father?

Anakin was actually the result of immaculate conception, so he doesn't have a father. His mother, Shmi Skywalker, conceived her child without a male partner, and instead Anakin was created through the Force. Yes, that's right, Anakin Skywalker is basically Jesus Christ.

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Who ruled Naboo after Padmé died?

After serving the maximum two 4-year terms, Padmé Amidala was replaced by Queen Jamillia (24–20 BBY).

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Who was the Queen at Padmé's funeral?

Queen Apailana was the elected ruler of the Naboo by the end of the Clone Wars. She was the first ruler of the Emperor's home planet of Naboo during the birth of the Galactic Empire. She was seen publicly mourning Senator Padme Amidala at her funeral.

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Who ruled Naboo after Padmé?

Queen Jamillia served as the successor of Queen Amidala as the elected sovereign of Naboo.

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How did Padmé get pregnant?

Senator Padmé Amidala of the planet Naboo became pregnant during the Clone Wars with her husband, Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, as the father. She gave birth to twins, Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa.

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Why did Anakin stay evil after Padmé died?

His only reason for turning to the dark side was a need to protect the ones he loved and to learn the secrets of preventing death. From Anakin's point of view, becoming Palpatine's apprentice was simply a way of becoming more powerful, and all the evil tasks he had to complete were to bring him closer to his goal.

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What is Padmé's full name?

Padmé Naberrie was born to Ruwee and Jobal Naberrie on Naboo 14 years before we met her in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. She was one of two children born to Ruwee and Jobal, having an older sister named Sola.

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Could Padmé use the Force?

There are a lot of hints given throughout the Star Wars franchise that Padmé Amidala was in fact Force sensitive. It is clear that the young queen and later senator from Naboo was not strong in the Force or trained in the ways of the Jedi, but she very likely still had some low-level sensitivity.

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Did Padmé have a lightsaber?

Padmé Skywalker's lightsaber was the custom form V specialist lightsaber constructed and carried by Padmé Skywalker. It was later carried by her daughter Aayla Skywalker.

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