Eleanor

She was born to be a princess, but you always thought she chose to be your friend. Growing up, you were both part of a group of kids playing together in the kingdom. You'd all get dusty in the courtyard, have adventures in the woodland, spend long days exploring the surrounding landscape, and share evenings chatting, laughing, and avoiding growing up too fast. When you were 12, the elders recognised your affinity with nature and animals - so you spent more time with the gardeners, in the stables/kennels, and learning about the environment. Your friend Eleanor spent more time studying subjects such as sociology, politics, economics, and history. She was also encouraged to develop social and community awareness. When you were 16, you moved to a neighbouring region to learn about and develop your ability - working with and training animals in various roles which would be useful additions to the kingdom. While you were away, Eleanor had a greater involvement in the administration and perception of the kingdom.