Royalty

Vintage Mud Queen trophy

It All Started In The Mud

Once upon a time, the crown jewel of San Antonio, known as the River Walk, had its’ magical water drained annually for one week. The citizens and visitors became sad their beautiful river contained only mud. To bring joy to the good people, the citizens pledged nickels to elect a Mud King and Queen who reigned over the week of mud. The money provided mirth and merriment along the River Walk once refilled. All rejoiced! Through the years, the river required less draining and the tradition of Mud King and Queen sadly ended in 1986.

About Royalty

Since 1987 River Walk Royalty began serving for a full calendar year. Throughout their reign, they serve as ambassadors for the San Antonio River Walk . Each year candidates work to raise money for local hospitality and architectural preservation scholarships.  Nominees are announced in June and have eight months to fundraise for their “position” on the royal court. Titles are awarded based on the amount of  money raised for King and Queen, Prince and Princess, Duke and Duchess, Count and Countess. A Royal Coronation ceremony occurs at the Mardi Gras Festival, kicking off the Mardi Gras Parade on the river. Royalty make appearances not only at River Walk events but at various occasions throughout the city. Royalty campaigning is a large fundraising activity. Not only is being a River Walk Royal a great honor, but it is also a responsibility. One must perfect the royal wave, ride in countless parades, and look great wearing a crown.

2023 Royal Court

Isidro "Iszy" Herrera

Iszy Herrera

King
NATASHA GONZALES

Natasha Gonzales

Queen
TERRIN FUHMANN

Terrin Fuhrmann

Prince
LEIGH HENDERSON

Leigh Henderson

Princess
David Hernandez

David Hernandez-Valdez

Duke
Alyssa Gonzalez

Alyssa Gonzalez

Duchess
Sandy Liwang

Sandy Liwang

Countess
Timmy Duckin'

Timmy Duckin

The Duck
Annette Champion Flores

Annette Flores

Brenda Trevino

Brenda Trevino

Jennifer M H

Jen Monserrat

Kristi Waters

Kristi Waters

Millisa Picazo

Millisa Picazo

Bo Vasquez

Bo Vasquez

Daniel Casillas

Daniel Casillas

Victor Garcia

Victor Garcia

Chris Griffin

Chris Griffin