January 14th 1536
Hampton Court Palace
England👑
"Now then, since we missed the chance to meet your children yesterday, could we meet them now?" Anne asked with a smile, while Henry eagerly stood next to her, longing to see his beloved Diamond and Jade after almost 16 years.
"Shouldn't we wait for little Elizabeth to arrive? She would want to them as well, wouldn't she?"
"She will, but unfortunately, her carriage has been delayed due to some landslide near Hatfield. So she'll be arriving tomorrow morning was all Lady Bryan mentioned in her letter to me."
"I see," The raven-haired Queen responded, "Well, we shall begin from the youngest and go from there. Good sir, if you would."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The pageboy cleared his throat as he started announcing the children. "May I present, Lady Bernard and their Royal Highnesses, Princess Camille Rosalyn Alice Callis, Archduchess Of Larissa, and Prince Carlos Edward Alexander Callis, Archduke Of Volos."
Alannah appeared from the doors, holding the twin's hands. Camille on her right, adorned in a shimmering navy gown and sapphires, and Carlos on her left, adorned in raven black with gold trimmings.
"Children, meet your Aunt Anne and your Uncle Henry, the King and Queen Of England."
"Your Majesties."
Henry smiled at the two children. "Welcome to England, Camille and Carlos. Your Aunt and I are honoured to have you and your sisters as part of the English Court."
"Thank you, Uncle Henry."
"Look at you two, absolutely adorable!" Anne gushed, playfully tickling the Cyprian children with her delicate peach-hued fingers. The room echoed with their infectious laughter as they rolled around in delight. "Hmm, your Uncle and I have a gift for you both."
"What is it, Aunt Annie?"
Anne smiled, turning to Lady Wiltshire. "Bring it in, Bridget. The children are waiting for their surprise!" Camille and Carlos gasped in surprise and excitement as Lady Wiltshire walked in while a brown and white dog sped towards them.
"A puppy!!!"
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