Padmé Naberrie was born in a small mountain village to humble parents, Ruwee and Jobal Naberrie. She was identified early as one of Naboo's best and brightest, and trained accordingly. She had long been interested in public service, volunteering in the Refugee Relief Movement as a youth. Her efforts helped in the Shadda-Bi-Boran exodus. At the age of eight, she joined the Apprentice Legislature and became an Apprentice Legislator at age 11. She served as supervisor of the city of Theed for two years before being elected Queen of Naboo at the age of 14. Adopting the formal name of state of Queen Amidala, she had achieved the apex of her education's goal, and to be the elected monarch was the natural fulfillment of her potential and her training. Amidala replaced King Veruna, who abdicated t