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Her strong will and self-restraint were proven again when she firmly told herself and Skywalker that a relationship between them would go nowhere and would endanger both of their futures. She saw how difficult it would be, and how much it had the potential to ruin their lives, and, though it was difficult for her to accept, she attempted to force Skywalker to see it as well. However, when she believed she was about to die, she saw no harm in admitting her true feelings, believing that they could not come to pass. However, when they survived their 'execution,' she and Skywalker could no longer deny their love. Despite this she still tried to keep her relationship with Anakin a secret, even after [[Wedding of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala/Legends|they were married]].<ref name="AOTCn" />
Her strong will and self-restraint were proven again when she firmly told herself and Skywalker that a relationship between them would go nowhere and would endanger both of their futures. She saw how difficult it would be, and how much it had the potential to ruin their lives, and, though it was difficult for her to accept, she attempted to force Skywalker to see it as well. However, when she believed she was about to die, she saw no harm in admitting her true feelings, believing that they could not come to pass. However, when they survived their 'execution,' she and Skywalker could no longer deny their love. Despite this she still tried to keep her relationship with Anakin a secret, even after [[Wedding of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala/Legends|they were married]].<ref name="AOTCn" />
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[[File:AnakinPadme-NECj.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Padmé and [[Anakin Skywalker/Legends|her husband]]]]
Even then, she remained loyal as a Senator to her people, and continually urged Skywalker to stay loyal to the Order, even when, at times, he wanted to refuse an order because of the long periods of time away from her.<ref name="O2" /><ref name="ROTS" /> Though pained by the long separations they had to endure, Amidala kept strong for them both, knowing the great burden placed on both of their shoulders.<ref name="O2" /> She believed strongly in Skywalker, and when she heard of his exploits during the Clone Wars, she was enthralled, though she remained worried for his safety.<ref name="R71" /> Her belief in him became even more evident when she began to believe him over the Jedi Order when he told of their manipulations of him to use him as a spy for their own purposes. She was reluctant even to believe Obi-Wan, a close friend of theirs, when he told her of Anakin's dark deeds. Partly to reassure herself that what he had said was not true, she traveled to Mustafar to ask Skywalker herself. When her husband confirmed her worst nightmares, she still refused to believe that he could not come back to the light and urged him to do so.<ref name="ROTSn" /> Even at her death, Amidala continued to have faith in her husband, speaking of the good still in him — though no one believed her at the time.<ref name="ROTS" /><ref name="ROTJ" /> Twenty-three years later, her son would come to share this belief, proven correct when Vader turned on his Master to save his son.
Even then, she remained loyal as a Senator to her people, and continually urged Skywalker to stay loyal to the Order, even when, at times, he wanted to refuse an order because of the long periods of time away from her.<ref name="O2" /><ref name="ROTS" /> Though pained by the long separations they had to endure, Amidala kept strong for them both, knowing the great burden placed on both of their shoulders.<ref name="O2" /> She believed strongly in Skywalker, and when she heard of his exploits during the Clone Wars, she was enthralled, though she remained worried for his safety.<ref name="R71" /> Her belief in him became even more evident when she began to believe him over the Jedi Order when he told of their manipulations of him to use him as a spy for their own purposes. She was reluctant even to believe Obi-Wan, a close friend of theirs, when he told her of Anakin's dark deeds. Partly to reassure herself that what he had said was not true, she traveled to Mustafar to ask Skywalker herself. When her husband confirmed her worst nightmares, she still refused to believe that he could not come back to the light and urged him to do so.<ref name="ROTSn" /> Even at her death, Amidala continued to have faith in her husband, speaking of the good still in him — though no one believed her at the time.<ref name="ROTS" /><ref name="ROTJ" /> Twenty-three years later, her son would come to share this belief, proven correct when Vader turned on his Master to save his son.
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Amidala was loved by all her people for the interest she showed in their personal lives, no matter how menial their roles. Thus, it is no surprise that Amidala was quite close to her handmaidens and staff. During her reign as Queen of Naboo, Amidala selected a number of handmaidens alongside whom she had trained. These handmaidens assisted her in her personal life as a monarch and were her last line of defense in case of an emergency. As Queen, Amidala was particularly close to Sabé, who served as her double whenever the Queen was in extreme danger. They were so close, that Amidala and Sabé could communicate in the subtlest of phrases or glances. Sabé would later be enlisted by Bail Organa to train her former mistress's daughter. As a Senator, Amidala cut down on the number of handmaidens who attended her, though she still remained close to those she had. One of these handmaidens, Cordé, was killed in an explosion intended to put the Senator out of commission before an important vote. Amidala was grief-stricken at the loss of Cordé. Her only other handmaiden at the time, Dormé, remained unshaken by this loss and voluntarily doubled for Amidala when she fled into hiding on Naboo following a second assassination attempt. In fact, Dormé remained more concerned for Amidala than she did for her own safety. While staying with Skywalker on Naboo, Amidala enlisted the help of a family friend, [[Teckla Minnau/Legends|Teckla Minnau]], who later served Amidala as handmaiden for a brief period of time during the Clone Wars. The last handmaiden to serve Amidala before her untimely death was Moteé. Moteé was one of the few privileged to know of Amidala's marriage as she helped the Senator dress appropriately to conceal her pregnancy. Amidala also developed decent friendships with her heads of security, Panaka and Typho. Though Typho developed a love interest in Amidala, the Senator never let their friendship go beyond a strictly professional level.
Amidala was loved by all her people for the interest she showed in their personal lives, no matter how menial their roles. Thus, it is no surprise that Amidala was quite close to her handmaidens and staff. During her reign as Queen of Naboo, Amidala selected a number of handmaidens alongside whom she had trained. These handmaidens assisted her in her personal life as a monarch and were her last line of defense in case of an emergency. As Queen, Amidala was particularly close to Sabé, who served as her double whenever the Queen was in extreme danger. They were so close, that Amidala and Sabé could communicate in the subtlest of phrases or glances. Sabé would later be enlisted by Bail Organa to train her former mistress's daughter. As a Senator, Amidala cut down on the number of handmaidens who attended her, though she still remained close to those she had. One of these handmaidens, Cordé, was killed in an explosion intended to put the Senator out of commission before an important vote. Amidala was grief-stricken at the loss of Cordé. Her only other handmaiden at the time, Dormé, remained unshaken by this loss and voluntarily doubled for Amidala when she fled into hiding on Naboo following a second assassination attempt. In fact, Dormé remained more concerned for Amidala than she did for her own safety. While staying with Skywalker on Naboo, Amidala enlisted the help of a family friend, [[Teckla Minnau/Legends|Teckla Minnau]], who later served Amidala as handmaiden for a brief period of time during the Clone Wars. The last handmaiden to serve Amidala before her untimely death was Moteé. Moteé was one of the few privileged to know of Amidala's marriage as she helped the Senator dress appropriately to conceal her pregnancy. Amidala also developed decent friendships with her heads of security, Panaka and Typho. Though Typho developed a love interest in Amidala, the Senator never let their friendship go beyond a strictly professional level.
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[[File:AnakinPadme-NECj.jpg|thumb|right|220px|Padmé and her husband]]
Both during her reign as Queen and her time serving as a Senator, Amidala presented herself as an advocate for the [[Gungan/Legends|Gungans]]. Relationships between the Human inhabitants of Naboo and the natives had always been tense, but during the invasion by the Trade Federation, Amidala managed to unite the two species against a common enemy. She and Gungan Boss Nass achieved a level of mutual respect, which she carried even for his successor, Boss [[Lyonie/Legends|Lyonie]]. Amidala also worked so that the unrepresented Gungans might have a say in the Galactic Senate. This goal was achieved when [[Jar Jar Binks/Legends|Jar Jar Binks]] became a representative of Naboo alongside Amidala. Eventually, Binks also became a Senator. During the Clone Wars, the Gungans continued to call on Amidala for aid when relations between them and the Naboo became somewhat unstable. Amidala was summoned when battle droids appeared once again on the planet and a mysterious plague instantly killed the [[Shaak/Legends|Shaak]] of a Gungan herder named [[Peppi Bow/Legends|Peppi Bow]]. Later, Amidala was also sent to [[Otoh Gunga/Legends|Otoh Gunga]] when Boss Lyonie began to stir up dissent among the Gungans while under the influence of [[Rish Loo/Legends|Rish Loo]]. Ultimately, it was Amidala's constant care for the Gungans that turned the tide in the battle on Mon Calamari between the Mon Cala and the [[Quarren/Legends|Quarren]].
Both during her reign as Queen and her time serving as a Senator, Amidala presented herself as an advocate for the [[Gungan/Legends|Gungans]]. Relationships between the Human inhabitants of Naboo and the natives had always been tense, but during the invasion by the Trade Federation, Amidala managed to unite the two species against a common enemy. She and Gungan Boss Nass achieved a level of mutual respect, which she carried even for his successor, Boss [[Lyonie/Legends|Lyonie]]. Amidala also worked so that the unrepresented Gungans might have a say in the Galactic Senate. This goal was achieved when [[Jar Jar Binks/Legends|Jar Jar Binks]] became a representative of Naboo alongside Amidala. Eventually, Binks also became a Senator. During the Clone Wars, the Gungans continued to call on Amidala for aid when relations between them and the Naboo became somewhat unstable. Amidala was summoned when battle droids appeared once again on the planet and a mysterious plague instantly killed the [[Shaak/Legends|Shaak]] of a Gungan herder named [[Peppi Bow/Legends|Peppi Bow]]. Later, Amidala was also sent to [[Otoh Gunga/Legends|Otoh Gunga]] when Boss Lyonie began to stir up dissent among the Gungans while under the influence of [[Rish Loo/Legends|Rish Loo]]. Ultimately, it was Amidala's constant care for the Gungans that turned the tide in the battle on Mon Calamari between the Mon Cala and the [[Quarren/Legends|Quarren]].