Arthur Pendragon

Arthur in a special edition of the Worthyprnce Magazine in 2026.

Background information

Early life

Arthur Pendragon was born into a wealthy and influential family in the United Kingdom. His father, Uther Pendragon, strongly encouraged him to pursue a traditional profession, particularly in law, and instilled in him a strong sense of leadership and authority from an early age.
During his childhood and adolescence, Arthur attended elite private schools, where he met Leon and Elyan, who would later become his bandmates. The three developed a close and lasting friendship, forming the foundation of what would eventually become The Round Table.
Arthur has described his early personality as confident but often dismissive, shaped largely by the expectations and values he was raised with. He has acknowledged that this mindset initially limited his ability to collaborate and connect with others, particularly outside the environment he grew up in.
As he grew older and began pursuing music more seriously, Arthur gradually distanced himself from the path his father had envisioned for him. This decision contributed to an increasingly strained relationship between the two, particularly as Arthur continued to commit to his musical career.

Career

Arthur is the founder and lead vocalist of The Round Table. He originally conceived the idea for the band and began developing it alongside his childhood friends Leon and Elyan. In its early stages, Arthur played a central role in shaping the group’s direction, both musically and structurally.
As the band expanded to include additional members such as Lancelot, Percival, and Gwaine, Arthur’s approach to leadership underwent significant change. He has acknowledged that he initially struggled with collaboration, often resisting new perspectives and viewing challenges as threats rather than opportunities. Over time, through both personal reflection and direct confrontation from those around him, he developed a more collaborative and adaptive leadership style.
Arthur shares vocal responsibilities with Gwaine and is widely regarded as the public face of the band. Despite this, he has emphasized in interviews that the group’s identity is the result of collective effort rather than individual direction. He has frequently highlighted the specific contributions of each member, crediting their distinct skills and perspectives as essential to the band’s success.
In addition to the core band members, Arthur has also acknowledged the importance of collaborators such as Merlin, whose influence is reflected in the band’s lyrical themes, Gwen, who defines the group’s visual identity, and Morgana, who played a key role in stabilizing the band’s management during a critical period in their career.

Personal life

Arthur’s personal life has been closely intertwined with his professional development, particularly in relation to his family and long-term relationships. His relationship with his father became increasingly distant as he pursued a career in music, diverging from the expectations placed upon him. Uther Pendragon did not attend Arthur’s wedding, and the two did not fully reconcile before his father’s death, an experience Arthur has described as leaving a sense of unresolved closure.
Arthur is married to Gwen, the band’s graphic designer. He has frequently cited their relationship as a defining influence in his life, noting that it played a significant role in his personal growth and in his decision to prioritize his own values over external expectations.
In interviews, Arthur has spoken openly about the process of unlearning aspects of his upbringing, particularly those related to control, authority, and self-perception. He has described his development as moving from a position of individual control toward one of trust and collaboration, both within the band and in his personal relationships.
He maintains close relationships with his bandmates, whom he has credited with challenging and supporting him throughout his career.

Elyan Smith

Background information

Elyan in a special edition of the Worthyprnce Magazine in 2026.

Early life

Elyan Louise Smith was born and raised in Camelot alongside his twin sister, Gwen Smith. He grew up in a comparatively stable but less affluent household than some of his future bandmates, including Arthur and Leon, with whom he formed close friendships during childhood. Despite differences in socioeconomic background, the three maintained a strong and consistent bond from an early age.
Elyan’s mother died when he and Gwen were seven years old, an event that had a lasting impact on his upbringing. He has described her as a source of warmth and emotional stability during his early childhood. Following her death, he was raised primarily by his father, with whom he initially had a distant relationship that improved gradually over time.
Unlike Arthur and Leon, Elyan did not attend the same restricted private institutions, though he remained closely connected to them throughout his school years. During adolescence, he began to explore his identity and realized he was transgender around the age of 14.
Elyan developed an interest in music during his teenage years, initially engaging with it as a form of personal expression before later pursuing it more seriously.
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Career

Elyan is a founding member of The Round Table, having been involved in the band’s formation alongside Arthur and Leon. As the group developed from an informal project into a structured musical act, he took on the role of secondary guitarist, contributing to the band’s overall sound and live performances.
Although not one of the band’s primary composers, Elyan plays a significant role in shaping its musical identity through arrangement and performance. His approach to music has been described as intuitive and collaborative, often emphasizing cohesion and balance within the group.
In addition to his musical contributions, Elyan has become known for his presence in interviews and public discourse, where he frequently addresses topics related to identity, representation, and social expectations. He has spoken openly about resisting pressure to conform to more “palatable” public personas, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-definition both on and off stage.
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Personal life

Elyan is a gay and transgender man and has spoken publicly about his experiences with identity, self-perception, and visibility. He has emphasized the importance of living authentically and has been vocal about refusing to separate or minimize aspects of his black and queer identities for the sake of public acceptance. His statements on these topics have contributed to broader conversations about representation within the music industry.
He is in a long-term relationship with Percival, the band’s drummer. The two began dating in 2022 and are in a civil partnership. In interviews, Elyan has described their relationship as grounded in consistency and mutual understanding, noting that their connection developed naturally through music before evolving into a romantic partnership.
He maintains a close relationship with his sister Gwen, with whom he shares both a personal and creative bond.
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Gwaine Greene

Background information

Gwaine in a special edition of the Worthyprnce Magazine in 2026.

Early life

Gwaine Godwin Greene was born in Ireland and spent his early childhood in a working-class household. His father died when he was very young, leaving his mother to raise him and his older sister alone. As the family's financial situation deteriorated over the years, Gwaine experienced significant economic hardship throughout his childhood.
At the age of fifteen, he left home and spent several years living on the streets. During this period, he relied on temporary jobs, community support programs, and charitable organizations to meet his basic needs. He has credited several nonprofit organizations with helping him continue his education despite his circumstances.
While living independently, Gwaine developed a strong interest in music and began teaching himself guitar and other instruments and abilities. Initially using music as a means of distraction and emotional expression, he quickly developed a natural aptitude for the instrument. He has frequently cited this period of his life as formative, describing it as the time when he learned self-reliance, adaptability and the importance of community support.
Despite the challenges he faced, Gwaine completed his secondary education and later enrolled in a psychology degree program In Camelot, Wales. He supported himself financially while attending university, primarily through work at a local bar. It was there that he became known for both his live music performances and his outgoing personality.During one of his performances, Gwaine met Gwen and Merlin, who became close friends. After recognizing his musical talent, they introduced him to members of The Round Table, who were seeking additional musicians. Following a successful audition, Gwaine joined the band, marking the beginning of his professional music career.Despite the difficulties of his upbringing, Gwaine has maintained a close relationship with his mother and has spoken publicly about supporting her after achieving commercial success. His relationship with his sister remains more distant, though he has expressed affection for her in interviews.

Career

Before joining The Round Table, Gwaine worked various jobs, including employment at a local bar, where he regularly performed music. It was during one of these performances that he was noticed by Gwen and Merlin, who later introduced him to members of the band.
Although his audition was successful, Gwaine's arrival initially created tension within the group, particularly with Arthur. The two frequently disagreed over creative direction and leadership, with Gwaine advocating for a more collaborative approach to songwriting and decision-making. These disagreements became a defining aspect of the band's early years and are often credited by both musicians as an important factor in the group's artistic development.
As lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, and one of the band's primary composers, Gwaine has played a central role in shaping The Round Table's musical identity. Alongside bassist Lancelot, he is responsible for much of the band's songwriting catalogue and has been recognized for his contributions to the group's lyrical and thematic direction.
His writing is particularly known for its recurring use of medieval imagery, mythology, devotion, love, identity and community. Many of the band's most acclaimed songs were written or co-written by Gwaine, including numerous tracks inspired by his relationship with Merlin, who has served as a frequent creative influence on his work.
In addition to his songwriting achievements, Gwaine has received multiple industry awards and nominations for his work as a guitarist. His energetic playing style, technical proficiency, and distinctive stage presence have earned him recognition as one of the most prominent electric guitarists of his generation. Throughout his career, he has been honored for both his instrumental performances and his contributions as a composer.
Over the course of his career, Gwaine has become known not only for his musicianship and stage presence, but also for his outspoken advocacy regarding LGBTQ+ visibility and self-expression.

Personal life

Gwaine is openly bisexual and has frequently discussed sexuality, gender expression and identity in interviews. He has described himself as "fluid in the way I exist" and has consistently advocated for authenticity and self-acceptance, particularly among younger audiences.
Since the beginning of his career, he has been recognized as one of the most visible LGBTQ+ figures within contemporary rock music. His public statements often focus on themes of personal freedom, visibility, and resistance to social expectations.
Gwaine is engaged to Merlin, a medieval literature and history scholar who serves as a close collaborator, composer and creative consultant for The Round Table. The two developed a friendship before beginning a romantic relationship. According to both Gwaine and other members of the band, Merlin has had a significant influence on the group's lyrical themes and mythology-inspired storytelling.
In interviews, Gwaine has frequently cited Merlin as one of the most important people in his life and a major source of inspiration for his songwriting. A number of songs written before the couple officially began dating have since been acknowledged as being inspired by him.
Outside of music, Gwaine has maintained close friendships with his bandmates and is particularly noted for his longstanding friendship with Arthur, despite the conflicts that characterized their early working relationship.
In addition to guitar, Gwaine plays several other instruments, including bass guitar, keyboard, and the Irish bagpipes. He has occasionally incorporated these instruments into studio recordings and live performances. He is also multilingual, speaking English, Irish, French, Portuguese and Spanish, and is proficient in British Sign Language. He has credited his interest in languages to both his travels and his desire to communicate with as many people as possible.