King River

King River Butterfly (né Johansen), was the ruler of the Kingdom of Mewni alongside his wife, Queen Butterfly, and Star Butterfly's father. Born into the Johansen clan of barbarians, River was crowned King of Mewni through marriage to Queen Moon Butterfly. Though clinging to his heritage, River sticks more to a free and hunting life fighting monsters, sometimes without Moon knowing, he is still capable of combat for his age, and this lifestyle is the possible influence that made Star a carefree hardcore princess. He is voiced by Alan Tudyk (Duke Weaselton and King Candy).

Personality
Although seeming just as formal and strict as his wife, it is revealed in "Diaz Family Vacation" that River enjoys going off to fight monsters like Star does when his duties as king bore him. Like his daughter, River is belligerent, headstrong, and prefers battle to diplomacy. Despite this, however, he is a skilled warrior, a dedicated king, and a loving father. He comes off just as clueless of Earth customs as his daughter, and doesn't care how she uses her magic unlike her mother. But unlike Star, he has patience and planning.

In his youth, River was timid and very shy, being nervous about speaking up around others and easily unnerved when his opinions were rejected. However, he would occasionally speak out against others in defense of Moon, such as toward Count Mildrew.

Role in the series
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