Tijgertje

Tijgertje

Tijgertje

Official portrait, 2025

Queen of the Tigerium

Assumed office

4 June 2007

Preceded by:

Tigrish

Succeeded by:

None

Personal Details

Appeared:

Tijgertje
(2007-06-04) 4 June 2007
Utrecht, Netherlands

Gender:

Female

Nationality:

Tigerian

Ethnicity:

Tiger

Affiliation:

None

Height:

12 cm

Family

House:

Royal House of the Tigerium

Partner:

None

Children:

None

Parents:

Saber (father)

Siblings:

Tigrish
Tiggy

Tijgertje is the Queen of the Tigerium since her birth, succeeding her older brother Tigrish after he was absorbed into the void. She is the twin sister of Tiggy and is rumoured to be in a relationship with Tigros. She is also known for her close friendship with Junior Purr, the King of Juniorwood.

Tijgertje was born at the end of the Panther Wars alongside her twin brother Tiggy. Tigrish, their older brother and king at the time, opened the void in an attempt to end the Panther Wars. Though Tigrish and Tiggy were absorbed into the void, Tijgertje wasn't absorbed and started her tenure as queen. When Tigrish and Tiggy reappeared from the void in 2020, they forfeited their claim to the crown as they deemed Tijgertje fit to continue her rule as queen. During her reign, she consolidated the influence of the Tigerium by subjugating Banania and the United Neckdom. However, her rule also saw the end of her dominion over the Hopstate, Pigtopia, the Beardom, the Great Grat and the Lionarchy. She maintained friendly relations with several other countries, primarily monarchies, including the Purr Family, the House of Beernadotte, House of Harrow, House of Hambon, House of Ashai and the House of Orleons.

Early Life

Tijgertje was born on 4 June 2007, nearing the end of the Panther Wars. alongside Tiggy, her twin brother. Their older brother, Tigrish, ruled as King of the Tigerium. He and a council of generals and advisors decided the Panther Wars needed to cease and they opened the void, absorbing most animals and resulting in mass genocides. With Tigrish and Tiggy dissapeared into the void, Tijgertje immediately became the Queen of the Tigerium. In the first years of her reign, the world remained relatively calm. During this period, Tijgertje befriended Junior Purr, the King of Juniorwood.

Reign (2007-present)

Early rule

Tijgertje started her reign as queen at 4 June 2007. Her first few years as queen were regarded as relatively calm, with only few tigers having survived the void-event. Tijgertje integrated several species into her kingdom, seeking to establish one large hegemonic state, consisting primarily out of Tigers, Bunnies and Bears. Tijgertje also befriended Junior Purr and other important figures during her reign. However, her continued integrations to establish a hegemonic state came to a halt when Tijgeron of Pantharyen, the son of Pantheron of Pantharyen, the Imperator of Pantheria during the Panther Wars, started rallying several species into his Dark Hordes. He rallied primarily Mice, Rats and Primates to his hordes and often raided Tijgertje's country. Tijgertje and her close allies including Junior Purr formally declared war on Tijgeron, hoping to remove him as a threat and continue peacefully.

Around mid 2025, several tigers returned from the void and pledged loyalty to Tijgertje. One of these tigers, Tiberius of Fangtooth, established the Fangtooth Clan and pledged it to Tijgertje as the official Tigerian army. The Fangtooth Clan succeeded around 28 July 2025 to arrest numerous members of Tijgeron's Dark Hordes. They also apprehended and brought Scor of Roarborne, Scer of Roarborne and Scar of Roarborne to trial, whom they deemed a threat to the stability of the Lionarchy. Scar of Roarborne later escaped the trial and gathered some forces with Tijgeron to release the prisoners. Tijgertje stated is was a huge loss for the Tigerium and said she hoped Tijgeron would be recaptured soon after.

Political reforms

In the years 2025 and 2026 several dominions became independent. Four countries saw partial or even entire autonomy given to them.

Bearish independence

Beertje Bacon
Monocrat of the Beardom
from 2014 until 2025

Beertje Maple
Queen of the Beardom
from 18 October until 30 October 2025

The Beardom was a Tigerian subject led by Beertje Bacon, who ruled as an absolute Monocrat. However, unrest emerged when bears started demanding independence. Beertje Bacon requested the Tigerium to contain the protesters, which Tijgertje agreed to, sending the Fangtooth Clan. Following the protests, Tijgertje gave the Beardom full autonomy and Beertje Bacon continued his rule as Monocrat, which prompted a new wave of protests to emerge, often called the October protests. These protests quickly radicalized, with most advocating for Beertje Maple's ascent to power and the removal, exile or in rare cases even execution of Beertje Bacon. Another group of radicals emerged who aimed to kill Beertje Maple. Both Bacon and Maple later met and declared "peace should return" and Beertje Bacon democratized the country, resigning from his position as Monocrat. He started a political party while Additionally, Beertje Maple was crowned queen, though her tenure only lasted from 18 to 30 October, after which Berend and Beerinnetje of the Habsclaw family returned and became the new royal family. Tijgertje kept close relations with both noble houses and Beertje Bacon, who started ruling as prime minister since his resignation.

Lionarchic independence

In mid-2025, the Lionarchy, a vassal of the Tigerium, saw the rise of a civil war. It escelated during late-November to early-December that same year, when mass-protests emerged that demanded independence and the removal of the monarchy. Tijgertje agreed the Lionarchy deserved to become an independent nation but rejected the notion of removing the monarchy. Tijgertje also gave permission to Tigrish to send the Fangtooth Clan into the Lionarchy to maintain stability.

Hopstatian independence

Bunning, the regional governor for the bunnies and rabbits, declared the independence for the Hopstate in November 2025. To prevent another loss of a dominion, Tigrish declared war on the newly established Hopstate on behalf of the Tigerium and later captured Bunning. The newly established Beardom fought against the Tigerium during the conflict, seeking to solidify the independence of the Hopstate. The Neckdom, a vassal of the Tigerium, later also sent its army to combat the Tigerian forces. Tijgertje later ordered Tigrish to sign a ceasefire, release Bunning from custody and to recognize the Hopstate as an independent state. Bunning declared himself the non-partisan President of the Hopstate and aimed to establish a democratic system in a few months.

In late-December 2025, Konijntje of Harrow and Bunny of Harrow attempted to seize power in the Hopstate, seeking to establish the Lapinium, an absolute monarchy. President Bunning and the Harrows started a large-scale power struggle which Tijgertje feared would lead to another conflict. She intervened by going on a state visit and meeting with the two sides. When the state visit concluded, Tijgertje publicly stated their diplomatic talks had concluded. Konijntje of Harrow was declared Crown President of the Hopstate, though he would only rule the transitional government until democratic elections can take place. Bunning had to retire from his presidency and was compensated economically by Tijgertje.

Gratish independence

Kelgrish of Ashai, the partner of Tigrish, requested increased autonomy for the Grats, stating that they are known to be shy and would be more comfortable to be ruled by a Grat than a tiger. Tijgertje agreed and formally established the Great Grat in early 2026. In return, Tijgertje demanded the two nations would maintain their close relations, which Kelgrish agreed on. Though the Great Grat is a sovereign nation, Tijgertje ensured the Tigerium and the Great Grat remain close, integrating Grats into the Fangtooth Clan and signing several economic agreements between the two nations.

Reappearance of Juniorientje Purr

Tijgertje and Junior Purr meet with Safez of Roarborne, who recovered Juniorientje Purr from the void.

On 21 February 2026, Tijgertje was on a state-visit to Juniorwood and met with Junior Purr. They were visited by Safez of Roarborne, a Lionarchic politician who served as a spokesperson of the Lionarchic Roarist Party at the time. He had recovered Spottelina Purr from the void and handed her over to Spot Purr, Junior's deputy and personal bodyguard. Spot and Spottelina immediately started a relationship. Around thirty minutes later, Safez also revealed to have recovered Juniorientje Purr, who immediately became the girlfriend of Junior. Tijgertje was present at the reappearance of both Purrs and applauded Safez for his friendly gesture. Both Junior and Tijgertje responded with establishing friendly relations with Safez, despite his anti-monarchist stance towards Leeuwtje of Orleons, a close friend of Tijgertje. In a state visit to the Lionarchy following these events, Leeuwtje allegedly revealed he was not fond of Safez and his political party but also praised his friendly gesture.

Tigros

Tijgertje talks with Tigros.

Tigros, a Tigerian aristocrat, reappeared on 11 March 2026 and immediately befriended Tijgertje, Tigrish and Tiggy. Initially he mainly conversed with Tigrish by drinking wine together and talking about two businesses they founded together. However, Tigros became increasingly more interested in Tijgertje later on. Large amounts of rumours surrounding an alleged relationship between the two arose soon after, though neither side confirmed they started a relationship. Tigros however did confirm they are good friends.

Both were later spotted together at a restaurant, with some sources calling it a date, though others named it a regular dinner together.

Reputation and personality

During her entire reign as queen, Tijgertje kept a stable and high approval rating. Generally, her high rating is attributed to her widely considered nice personality and stable reign. Tijgertje is known to be devoutly loyal to her family and the Tigerium. She also established numerous close friendships with other prominent figures, including Junior Purr, Beertje Bacon, Leeuwtje of Orleons, Konijntje of Harrow and Varkentje of Hambon.

The Tigerium is one of the few countries in which a majority of its people do not want to adopt a democratic system, which is widely credited to her generally accepted positive influence in the Tigerium. Tijgertje stated she does not encourage nor oppose the adoption of a democratic system in the Tigerium, saying it is a unnecessary development in her eyes unless the citizens request it. She also has publicly spoken out against anti-monarchism several times, stating she will not step down as queen.

Though the Tigerium responded with military action in conflicts on several occasions, Tijgertje publicly spoke out against regime change and war. She often added that she does not condone but also will not cease the armed missions started by the Tigerium, for which Tigrish, her older brother, is often mainly responsible.

Personal life

Tijgertje has remained relatively reserved throughout her reign, only appearing in public during state visits and important events. However, she does live a busy private life, being often documented going on private visits to close friends, with the most recurring example being Junior with his family. She is often seen closely guarded by the Iron Tiger in particular, though other members of the Tigerian Queensguard are also often seen close-by.

Relationships

Tijgertje had a private relationship with Winnie in her early years as queen, though later they ended the relationship. Around March 2026, she was often seen close with Tigros, though there is no confirmation on whether they have a relationship.

Notes & Trivia

• Tijgertje is owned by p1gsel.
• Tijgertje was originally a male, though this was changed to female in her early years.
• Tijgertje is based on former Queen of the Netherlands, Beatrix. She is also slightly based on the former Queen of the United Kingdom Elizabeth II.
• Tijgertje is the one of the only plushies to have "born" instead of "appeared", since she was never absorbed into the void.