Roland was born the second child of King Roland I and his wife. When his older sister Tilly was given the Amulet of Avalor by Alacazar, his mother told him and Tilly all kinds of stories about it including how it guides and watches over the one who wears it. Overtime he came to dismiss the stories as fairy tales. Unbeknownst to him, Tilly became the Storykeeper of the Secret Library. When Roland I died, Roland became King due to Tilly refusing the crown so she could continue to be the Storykeeper. Due to being unaware of both her actions and reason, Roland assumed he received the crown due to being the first born son. He married a woman named Lorelei, who he loved. However, they were unable to have children. Desperate to become a father, he made a wish in a Wishing Well he found for a family. His wish came true and twins were born: Amber followed seven minutes later by James. Lorelei died shortly afterwards.
Personality and Traits[]
Roland is regal and imposing, yet kind and welcoming. He cares not for background, but rather for character, seeing as he married Miranda (a shoemaker) for true love and he was happy that Sofia accepted him as her new father. Due to his father Roland I being reportedly too busy with royal affairs, leading to him and Tilly being raised chiefly by their mother, he tries to focus his attention on his family. When Miranda and Sofia enter his life, he desires to make them feel as happy as possible, sometimes, in the case of Sofia, making Amber jealous in the process. He also has a sense of humor, when he suggested Sofia calls him "Roland" or "Hey! You with the crown!" He left "Dad" for last, as he didn't want Sofia to feel obligated to do so. Roland can be commanding and authoritative. Roland is also helpful and insightful.
Recently, Roland has revealed a protective side, when Sofia was going into the "great outdoors" with her Buttercup scout troop and ordered Baileywick to accompany them and warned him that Sofia had better return without so much as a scratch (not even a single one) and disregarded Sofia and Miranda's assurances that such measures were unnecessary, given Sofia had long been a Buttercup before she became a princess. Still, he apologized to Baileywick (after the poor man had a nasty case of rashes from a poisonous flower) and also to Sofia after Baileywick told the king how Sofia took charge and showed real leadership.
Roland has been shown trying to make things fair for everyone, despite name, rank, or such. One example was, raising Gwen's position from kitchen maid to royal inventor, to show his thanks for her help. He encourages his children in their endeavors and tries to share an equal amount of time with each child. He creates events for children, villagers, and royal, to get together and have a good time.
Roland is shown to be a bit naive and clueless when it comes to magic because unlike his mother, sister, and youngest daughter he doesn't really understand it and is unaware of the magical objects and passageways in his own home. He also isn't keen when it comes to what his sister and mother really do or like.
Roland can also be very judgmental and harsh, not willing to admit his own mistakes when they're right in front of him. The best example of this is how he treated Cedric very poorly over the years and not willing to acknowledge he played a part in Cedric's desire to take over the kingdom. Instead, only harshly telling Cedric he should have done great things instead of doing evil and poorly. He wasn't even willing to listen or give Cedric a second chance after he saved his family and the kingdom until both Sofia and Miranda encouraged him to. With their help, he finally admitted that he understood how Cedric felt and he could have been a lot nicer to him. He gave Cedric back his job and told him to be thankful for Sofia's kindness.
While he still has a habit of blaming Cedric for things going wrong in the castle, he is learning to not always jump to that conclusion and is shown to be more serious about his apologizes. This was especially hard for him because he refused to forgive Cedric for his actions, even after the sorcerer tried again and again to show him the sincerity of his change of heart. He finally forgave Cedric after the sorcerer risked his life to save Sofia from an attack by Prisma.
Roland can be a bit oblivious at times. He didn't notice the signs that Shuriki wasn't the real Queen of Avalor. Another example is when he was surprised his sister was heir to the throne before she abdicated, despite being shown he was close enough to hear his father call Tilly, the future Queen of Enchancia.
King Roland II first appears when Sofia and Miranda arrive at his castle to deliver him new slippers. It's love at first sight for Roland and Miranda and the couple soon marry, making Miranda the new Queen of Enchancia and Matriarch of the Royal Family. When Miranda and Sofia arrive at the castle, he accepts Sofia as his new daughter immediately. To make her feel welcome, he tells her he's throwing her a Royal Ball in honor of her Royal Debut. Later, Roland overhears a conversation between Miranda and Sofia with the little girl telling her mother about her discomfort with her new life and how she doesn't want a Ball. To ease Sofia's concerns, he gives his new daughter a lovely amulet that he says is special. He also tells her about Royal Prep and how she'll learn all she needs for the Ball there.
On the night of the Ball, Roland becomes one of the many victims of the sleeping spell that teaches Sofia not to mess with magic. When he wakes back up, he dances with his new daughter who calls him "Dad" instead of "Your Majesty" for the first time. He then dances with his whole family.
As the King of Enchancia, Roland is a major character in the series.
Roland is shown to be very mature and responsible. He takes his responsibilities as the King of Enchancia seriously to the point where he tries to teach James to follow suit. Because of this, he is hailed as the best King Enchancia has ever had. He's also kind and insightful as shown at the Tri-Kingdom Picnic when he started playing badly on purpose to show Emperor Quon that no matter what he could have fun playing the games. This indirectly helps Sofia teach James good sportsmanship. He's also a devoted parent to his children, especially Sofia. He's shown throughout the series to be much nicer and more open-minded than Amber but not as much as James and Sofia.
This is because of certain flaws of his own. He shows many times throughout the series that he takes things at face value, has a tendency to jump to conclusions without even trying to get the facts first, and stubbornly stick with them even when evidence to the contrary appears. The flaws have the added effect of giving him poor detective skills and making him gullible when it comes to disguises especially ones created by magic. Luckily, he has Sofia by his side to help him realize his mistakes. Roland is aware of this as shown when he tells Sofia he's lucky to have her since she's always looking after him.
Roland is devoted to Sofia to the point where he's overprotective of her as shown in "The Buttercups" when he insisted that Baileywick accompany her on her hike despite Sofia and Miranda both telling him such a thing is unnecessary and in "Princesses to the Rescue!" when he agreed with Quon that the rescue mission to the Jade Jaguar's cave is too dangerous for her. In "Dads and Daughters Day", Roland shows that he has become aware of Sofia's vulnerable side and the fact that she feels the need to prove herself, as shown when he tells her not to take mistakes she has been making so hard. When Sofia runs off during the Sing Along, Roland goes after her and gets her to tell him what is wrong: That she sees her mistakes as confirmation that she does not belong on the Dads and Daughters field trip because she is just his stepdaughter and not his real daughter like Amber. Before Roland can make her feel better they see the rest of the group being attacked by pelicants, who knock them down a gully. When Sofia sees a picture of her in his watch, Roland tells her that just because he was not her father when she was born does not mean she is not his real daughter and that he loves her now and forever. Working together, they retrieve the egg and return it to the pelicants.
Roland and Miranda are trying to find a place to take their kids for their summer vacation. Because Roland wants to visit a kingdom they have never been to before to establish trade links with, they still have not picked a place for their vacation by the time Amber and James meet up with them. Suddenly, Sofia comes up to them and tells them they should go to the Kingdom of Avalor. Roland agrees unaware that Sofia has an ulterior motive for wanting to go to Avalor. When they arrive in Avalor, Roland asks Admiral Vasquez if he sent a message ahead telling Queen Shuriki of their arrival. After receiving an affirmative, A horrified Sofia asks her father why he did that to which Roland tells her that it is the custom to meet with a Kingdom's ruler when visiting a new kingdom.
Roland and his family meet Queen Shuriki and Chancellor Esteban. When Sofia asks Shuriki if there is a law against dancing when Shuriki is reluctant to dance with her, Roland tells her that no one would outlaw dancing. After the dance, Roland tells Shuriki about his kingdom, unaware this is making her consider invading Enchancia. Shuriki has just signed the trade deal when a girl Shuriki identifies as Princess Elena comes in and tells Shuriki it is time for her to pay for her crimes. Roland asks "What crimes?" to which Elena reveals that Shuriki invaded Avalor and overthrew the Royal Family of Avalor which is her family. Shuriki orders her guards to seize Roland and his family and then reaches into her pocket. Elena holds up a wand stating "Looking for this?" Shuriki deduces that Sofia took it and Elena confirms Sofia's involvement in her return, to Roland's shock. After Elena fails to defeat Shuriki and escapes, Shuriki orders her guards to capture her and Sofia. Roland angrily tells her to leave Sofia alone to which Shuriki orders her guards to imprison Roland and his family to which Roland tells her she will regret it, but Shuriki smugly replies that she doubts it. In the dungeon, Roland assured Miranda they will get out and find Sofia. Sofia arrives and breaks them out. Elena tells them everything, convincing Roland to forgive Sofia for hiding her true intentions for visiting Avalor, and then Roland helps her free her family and then her kingdom, using his sword to intimidate Shuriki's guards, making them lose their nerve and flee when confronted by him and the crowd of Avalor citizens that join him.
Roland loves his twin children to the point where he finds it hard to say no to them. Roland spoils Amber very much. Even though she made a big mistake in "When You Wish Upon a Well", Roland did not punish her.
Roland loves his youngest child Sofia dearly. Like the rest of his family, Roland doesn't like Sofia's secrecy or when she tries to do anything by herself, and is very protective of her, as shown in The Buttercups.
In "When You Wish Upon a Well" it is revealed that Roland is allergic to cats.
He's overprotective of his children, especially to his stepdaughter Sofia. It was proven when he asked Bailywick to help and protect Sofia on one of her Buttercup trips.
He, like his twins, had a love of big things as a child.
Although he rides a Flying Horse coach, It is revealed in "New Genie on the Block" that Roland is afraid of riding Magic Carpets.
Roland did not pay attention in Professor Popov's dance class. As a result, he is not a very good dancer, accidentally stepping on Sofia's toes at her debut ball.
It’s revealed in "Through the Looking Back Glass" and "A Royal Wedding" that he was originally not meant to be King.
It is revealed in The Elf Situation that he has bad handwriting.
Princess Sofia • Queen Miranda • King Roland II • Prince James • Princess Amber • Princess Hildegard • Cedric the Sorcerer • Wormwood • Baileywick • Robin • Mia • Clover • Whatnaught • Goodwyn the Great • Winifred the Wise • Jade • Ruby Hanshaw • Princess Clio • Prince Zandar • Princess Jun • Prince Hugo • Minimus • Princess Vivian • Crackle • King Marcus and Queen Cecily • Trolls• Lucinda • Prince Jin • Magic Carpet • Jasper • Prince Khalid • Meg and Peg • Madam Ubetcha • Prince Desmond • Miss Nettle • Sir Gillium • Professor Popov • Helen Hanshaw • Oona • Queen Emmaline • Cora • Plank • Aunt Tilly • Wilbur the Wombeast • Sven • Emperor Quon • Empress Lin-Lin • Rex • Prince Axel • King Garrick • Electra • Vaughan and Vance • Marla • Sir Bartleby • Sir Maxwell • Sir Finnegan • Gwen • Chef Andre • Sofia the Worst • Lady Joy • Lord Gilbert • Wu-Chang • Jade Jaguar • Sir Dax • Boo • Princess Lani • Mamanu • Kamea and Halia • Praline • Freedo • Princess Zooey • Princess Astrid • Slickwell • Greylock the Grand • Princess Ivy • Dragons of Enchancia • Winter • Whiskers • Glacia the Ice Witch • Elliot, Amy, and Kurt • Tizzy • Master Erwin • Bryce Twigley • Button, Benngee, and Brody • Mossy • Carol of the Arrow • Jane • Princess Kari • Miss Elodie • Fluke • Slim • Shelly • Flip • Mantacorn • Onyx and Opal • Wendell Fidget • Mrs. Fidget • Saffron • Muck, Gunk, and Grime • Spruce • Ballerina • Mazzimo • Prince Roderick • Gavin • Kazeem • Sergeant Fizz • King Habib and Queen Farnaz • Chief Gnuckles • Flinch • Grotta • Elfonso • Elfred • Milo the Snake • King Henrik • Cordelia the Conjuror • Calista • Morgana • Crispy • Barley • Sassofras • Professor Zacharias Fleeber • Grand Mum • Gemina and Argus • Count Barnstorm • Sir Oliver • Sir Jaxon • Willawing • Kai • Princess Charlotte • Morris • Zinessa • King Philip and Queen Everly • Lily • Indigo • Marty and Maple • Mandy • Grimtrix • Wriggley, Pumpkin, and Chester • Skye • Piccolo • Baron Von Rocha • Professor Pecullian • Sea Monsters • Malachite and Fig • Omar • Prisma • Azurine • Orion • Vega • Chrysta • Sizzle • Cinder • Singe • Mare of the Mist • King Roland I • Roma • Giggling Goblin • Captain Quivers • Twitch • Vor • Nerissa
Season One: "Just One of the Princes" • "The Big Sleepover" • "Let the Good Times Troll" • "Cedric's Apprentice" • "A Royal Mess" • "The Shy Princess" • "Blue Ribbon Bunny" • "The Princess Test" • "Baileywick's Day Off" • "Tri-Kingdom Picnic" • "The Little Witch" • "Two to Tangu" • "Finding Clover" • "The Amulet of Avalor" • "The Buttercups" • "Make Way for Miss Nettle" • "The Amulet and the Anthem " • "Tea for Too Many" • "Princess Butterfly" • "Great Aunt-Venture" • "The Baker King" • "The Floating Palace" • "Holiday in Enchancia" • "Four's a Crowd"
Season Two: "Two Princesses and a Baby" • "The Enchanted Feast" • "The Flying Crown" • "Mom's the Word" • "The Silent Knight" • "Enchanted Science Fair" • "King for a Day" • "When You Wish Upon a Well" • "Gizmo Gwen" • "Sofia the Second" • "Mystic Meadows" • "Princesses to the Rescue!" • "Ghostly Gala" • "The Emerald Key" • "Scrambled Pets" • "The Princess Stays in the Picture" • "Baileywhoops" • "The Curse of Princess Ivy" • "Winter's Gift" • "The Leafsong Festival" • "Substitute Cedric" • "Clover Time" • "In a Tizzy" • "A Tale of Two Teams" • "The Littlest Princess" • "Buttercup Amber" • "Carol of the Arrow" • "Sidekick Clio" Season Three: "Cool Hand Fluke" • "Minimus is Missing" • "Cedric Be Good" • "Princess Adventure Club" • "Minding the Manor" • "The Secret Library" • "New Genie on the Block" • "The Fliegel Has Landed" • "The Princess Ballet" • "All the Sprite Moves" • "Sofia in Elvenmoor" • "Stormy Lani" • "Lord of the Rink" • "The Secret Library: Olaf and the Tale of Miss Nettle" • "Gone with the Wand" • "Bad Little Dragon" • "Bunny Swap" • "Her Royal Spyness" • "Best in Air Show" • "Dads and Daughters Day" • "The Tale of the Noble Knight" • "The Bamboo Kite" • "Beauty is the Beast" • "Cauldronation Day" • "Camp Wilderwood" • "Royal Vacation" • "Hexley Hall" • "The Princess Prodigy" • "One for the Books" Season Four: "Day of the Sorcerers" • "The Secret Library: Tale of the Eternal Torch" • "The Crown of Blossoms" • "Pin the Blame on the Genie" • "The Mystic Isles" • "The Mystic Isles: The Princess and the Protector" • "The Royal Dragon" • "The Mystic Isles: The Mare of the Mist" • "Through the Looking Back Glass" • "Princess Jade" • "Ivy's True Colors" • "Too Cute to Spook" • "Pirated Away" • "The Mystic Isles: The Falcon's Eye" • "The Mystic Isles: The Great Pretender" • "The Mystic Isles: A Very Mystic Wassalia" • "The Birthday Wish" • "In Cedric We Trust" • "The Mystic Isles: A Hero for the Hoodwinks" • "The Mystic Isles: Undercover Fairies" • "A Royal Wedding" • "The Royal School Fair" • "The Lost Pyramid" • "Return to Merroway Cove" • "The Elf Situation" • "Forever Royal"
Songs
Theme Song • I'm Not Ready to Be a Princess • Royal Prep • A Little Bit of Food • True Sisters • Rise and Shine • Princess Things • Anything • Perfect Slumber Party • Make Some Noise • Cedric the Great • Goldenwing Circus • All You Need • Blue Ribbon Bunny • I Belong • (You Can Always) Count On Baileywick • Picnic of the Year • Good Little Witch • The Ride of Your Lives • Bring My Best Friend Back • I'll Get My/That Amulet • The Buttercups • Make Way for Miss Nettle • Enchancia Anthem • Make It Right • Bigger Is Better • Who's That? • A Recipe for Adventure • The Simple Life • Merroway Cove • The Love We Share • Wassalia • Peace and Joy • Royal Fun • Sisters and Brothers • Two by Two • All You Desire • Huzzah! Huzzah! • Me and My Mom • Tilly, Oh Tilly • Friendship Is The Formula • Be Your Own King • Make Your Wishes Well • Believe in Your Dream • Keeping Promises No Matter What • Mystic Meadows • Stronger Than You Know • Ghostly Gala • A Princess True • In Your Paws • Know It All • Helping Hand • A Kingdom of My Own • Smoke, Wings and Fire • Dare to Risk it All • From the Heart • I Feel So Free • Never Forget the Sorcerer's Secret • Hoppin' Out With You • Make Our Dreams Come True • Play With Us • It's a Small New World • Improvise • Any Deed For Those In Need • My First Flight • Wings of a Dream • Moment to Shine • Wendell's Way • A Better Me • When It Comes To Making Friends • It's Up To You • Save The Day • Genie Rules • This Fliegel Has Landed • Gotta Reach a Higher Height • I Like You So Much • Elvenmoor • Happy Thoughts • Take A Leap • My Finest Flower • Magic Like Merlin • You're the Cutest Thing • Living It Up • Be an Expert Expert • I'm A New Horse Now • Dads and Daughters Song • A Knight Such As I • This Panda Just Wants to Dance • More to Adore • The Broomstick Dance • The Summer Camp Blues • What A Vacation • The Great Unknown • The Spirit of Avalor • My Time • Our Wizards Are the Best • The Magic in the Music • Live It to Learn It • My Evil Dreams • This Island Belongs To Us • The Right Wrong Thing To Do • Give The Kid One More Chance • The Magic of the Mystic Isles • Our Royal Plan • My Power Will Be Crystal Clear • That's Not Who I Am • Tough Enough • All Fired Up • Pick Me • Magic Touch • The Dunwiddie Ditty • This Feeling I'm Feeling In Me • Super Spooky Night • Never Lost Again • Listen Up • Learn This Rhyme • That's What Wassalia's For • Gonna Be Great • I Am On Your Side • The Boldest, Bravest Bunny of All Time • The Fairy Way • Meant To Be • What You're Gonna Do • Come To Your Senses With Me • When I Start to Make Some Waves • You've Gotta Have Fun • A Big Day • Get Wicked • For One and All • On Your/My Own • Ever Ever After • Be Who You Wanna Be
Locations
Enchancia • Royal Preparatory Academy • Tangu • Merroway Cove • Wei-Ling • Mystic Meadows • Wildwing Valley • Secret Library • Elvenmoor • Hakalo • Freezenburg • Enchanted Animal Park • Avalor • Dragon Hold • Maru • Hexley Hall • Misty Palisades • Mystic Isles • EverRealm
Objects
Amulet of Avalor • Aunt Tilly's Carpet Bag • Enchanted Mirror • Floating Palace • Trident • Mermaid Comb of Merroway Cove • Enchanted Swing Set • Wishing Well • Emerald Key • Pin of Klutzenheimer • Flying Crown • Family Wand • Dazzleball • Snowdrops • Dragonclaw Wand • Kazeem's Lamp • Behind the Walls • Shuriki's Wand • Eternal Torch • Forever Fountain • Crown of the Gnomes • Enchantlet • Looking Back Glass • Wicked Nine
See Also
Elena of Avalor • Buttercups • Spells and Magic • Jaquins • Merpeople • Chanul • Hoodwinks
Season One: "First Day of Rule" • "Model Sister" • "All Heated Up" • "Island of Youth" • "Spellbound" • "Prince Too Charming" • "Finders Leapers" • "Royal Retreat" • "A Day to Remember" • "The Scepter of Light" • "Navidad" • "Olaball" • "Flight of the Jaquins" • "Crystal in the Rough" • "The Princess Knight" • "Captain Turner Returns" • "King of the Carnaval" • "My Fair Naomi" • "Spirit Monkey Business" • "Wizard-in-Training" • "Realm of the Jaquins" • "The Gecko's Tale" • "Party of a Lifetime" • "Blockheads" • "Masks of Magic"
Season Two: "The Jewel of Maru" • "Royal Rivalry" • "The Curse of El Guapo" • "Three Jaquins and a Princess" • "A Spy in the Palace" • "Science Unfair" • "Rise of the Sorceress" • "Shapeshifters" • "The Scepter of Night" • "The Race for the Realm" • "A Tale of Two Scepters" • "Class Act" • "All Kingdoms Fair" • "A Lava Story" • "Song of the Sirenas" • "The Tides of Change" • "The Return of El Capitán" • "Finding Zuzo" • "Snow Place Like Home" • "Two Left Fins" • "Movin' On Up" • "Not Without My Magic" • "Luna's Big Leap" • "Naomi Knows Best" Season Three: "Sister of Invention" • "To Save a Sunbird" • "Father-in-Chief" • "The Incredible Shrinking Royals" • "Norberg Peace Prize" • "The Magic Within" • "Flower of Light" • "Captain Mateo" • "Sugar Rush" • "The Family Treasure" • "Dreamcatcher" • "Changing of the Guard" • "King Skylar" • "Spirit of a Wizard" • "Team Isa" • "The Last Laugh" • "Festival of Lights" • "The Birthday Cruise" • "Giant Steps" • "Shooting Stars" • "Crash Course" • "Sweetheart's Day" • "The Lightning Warrior" • "Dia de las Madres" • "Coronation Day"
Songs
Theme Song • Ready to Rule • Sister Time • Blow My Top • Avaloran Lullaby • Avalor Birthday Song • The Magic Within You • Feel Free to Have Fun • Something Special • To Be In My Club • Festival of Love • The Gift of Night • The Great Unknown • The Spirit of Avalor • My Time • The Way We Do Navidad • Let Love Light the Way • Play It Your Way • The Bros Are Back • Fix Anything • Steppin' Up • Home for Good • Something I Would Never Do • The Bright Light of the Ball • Your Spirit Guide • Cast A Spell With Me • Got It Down • A Big Deal • You Can't Catch Me • Forever • It's Up To Us • Best for Our Guests • Make Them Proud • A Little Bit More • The Captain of the Guard • I Am Grown Up Enough • Don't Look Now • Hand in Hand • This New Day • The Right Thing To Do • Wisest Wizard in the World • If You Just Keep Moving On • Only One Will Remain • Welcome to the Future • Armando • Fallin' Like a Rock • Familia Forever • A New Tale • Our Chance • The Art of the Steal • The Legend of Los Tres • Top Banana King • Home for Navidad • Hearts Full of Cheer • The Most Royal Man • Never Get Away • More Than Your Magic • Give Me A Shot • Speak • The One and Only • Chief Daddy • Happy to Be Alive • Love Always • The Spirit of Love • Pick It Up • Wings Up • By My Side • Hearts Full of Cheer • Put Your Mind To It • Magic Works Like a Charm
Locations
Avalor • Satu • Fountain of Youth • Cordoba • Enchancia • Secret Library • Royal Preparatory Academy • Maru • EverRealm • Spirit World • Vallestrella • Ophidan Island • Takaina
Objects
Amulet of Avalor • Scepter of Light • Codex Maru • Eye of Midnight • Behind the Walls • Shuriki's Wand • Coza Kex • Scepter of Night