Princess Cadence is one of the four alicorn princesses in Equestria, along with Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Twilight Sparkle. She is the co-ruler of the Crystal Empire with her husband, Shining Armor, and the mother of Flurry Heart, the first natural-born alicorn in Equestria. But what is her relationship with Princess Celestia, the ruler of Equestria and the adoptive aunt of Twilight Sparkle? Is she also a niece of Celestia, or is she a distant cousin, or is she not related at all?
The Official Answer
According to the official My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Wiki, Princess Cadence is indeed an adoptive niece of Princess Celestia. She was originally a pegasus who was found by an earth pony couple in a forest as a baby. She was raised by them until she discovered her special talent of spreading love and became a princess. She then became an apprentice of Princess Celestia, who practically adopted her as a niece. She also became the foal-sitter of Twilight Sparkle, who later became her sister-in-law when she married Shining Armor.
The Fan Theories
However, some fans have different theories about Princess Cadence’s origin and relation to Princess Celestia. Some of these theories are based on the comics, the books, or the fan-made stories. Here are some of the most popular ones:
- Princess Cadence is a descendant of Princess Amore, the original ruler of the Crystal Empire who was turned into crystal by King Sombra. This would make her a distant relative of Princess Celestia and Luna, who are also descendants of Amore according to the comics.
- Princess Cadence is a reincarnation of Princess Platinum, one of the founders of Equestria and the daughter of King Bullion, who was also an ancestor of Princess Celestia and Luna according to the books. This would make her a distant cousin of Celestia and Luna.
- Princess Cadence is not related to Princess Celestia at all, but was given the title of princess by her as a reward for her magical abilities and her role in spreading love. This would make her a protégé of Celestia, similar to Twilight Sparkle.
The Conclusion
The official answer to the question “Is Princess Cadence related to Celestia?” is yes, she is an adoptive niece of Celestia. However, this answer may not satisfy all fans, who have their own interpretations and headcanons about the alicorn family tree. Ultimately, it is up to each fan to decide what they believe and enjoy about the show and its characters.
