Everyone knows the story of Henry VIII and his first wife: Catherine of Aragon! But...what if he secretly loved another after they wedded on June 11th 1509?
Émilie Mallory Spinner, eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Birmingham, her mother di...
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Émilie's perspective "So, children? Are you ready to see Uncle Henry and meet the Lady who will be your new Aunt?"
"As ready as we'll ever be, Mama." Serenity stated, wrapping her arm around Mary's shoulders. "I'm very excited to be a Mother of two and to have you as my Wife, Sweet Mary."
"Pity you didn't bring Ayleen with you, I'm sure Uncle and his Fiance would've loved to meet her."
"No, unfortunately. Anna." Serenity shook her head sadly. "You know Ayleen's only a year old and we decided she'll stay in Scotland until she's about 5 or 6 to travel with us."
"Fair point."
"So, Anna. How much do you know of this woman your Uncle is marrying?"
"Not much, all I know is her name is Anne Maria La Marck, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cleves in Germany. Their union was staged by Cromwell as a political alliance with Anne's brother, William, to reinforce England against attacks from King Francis or Emperor Charles."
"A German political alliance?"
"Yes, my guess is Cromwell got desperate after Uncle divorced Catherine and lost his pact with Spain, following Wolsey's death two years later and now after the Wolf died, he negotiations for Uncle to marry a German Princess he hardly knows!"
"You never know, Anna. Maybe she won't be as bad as the Wolf was. Maybe she's a nice woman with good intentions and a heart of gold."
"Let's hope so, girls."
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December 1st 1539 Greenwich Palace England
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"Announcing Her Majesty, Queen Émilie I Of Greece and Duchess Of Birmingham, accompanied by their Royal Highnesses, Princess Serenity, Princess Scarlet, Princess Savanna, Princess Camille, Prince Carlos and Princess Mary Stuart!" The announcer's booming voice echoed through the halls as the doors swung open, welcoming me and the children into the magnificent throne room.
All the court's eyes were on us as we glided down and made our way towards where Henry majestically sat, surrounded by his children from his first 3 marriages.
Sweet Mary, now 10 years old and Henry's daughter from his first wife, Catherine Of Aragon.
Then there was young Elizabeth, 7 years old and his daughter through his second Wife, Annie.
Lastly, there was the Prince Of Wales, Little Edward, 3 years old and his son through his third Wife, The Wolf, and brother to my little granddaughter, Alyeen.
"Émilie, I and my court warmly welcome back to England! You and your children have been greatly missed since you last visited."
"Thank you, Henry. A pleasure to be back."
"Hmm, pleasure is mine."
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"So, Uncle. When will we get to meet your Fiance?" Savanna asked, sitting between Edward and Scarlet while Carlos played with Elizabeth and Camille played with Mary. "We've hardly seen her all day, so I assume she hasn't made her official appearance at court yet?"
"No, not yet Anna. But I will be meeting her on New Year at Rochester Abbey when she arrives from Dover where she's currently residing after travelling from Germany."
"May we come with you, Uncle?" Serenity inquired. "We were hoping to get to meet Lady La Marck since we set foot back in England."
"If your Mother approves of it, then yes! You and Scarlet may accompany me to Rochester."
"Can we, Mama? Please!"
"Please, Mama."
"Oh alright. As long as you both mind your manners and be good for Uncle Harry while you two are at Rochester with him and his courtiers. Do I make myself clear, young Ladies?"
"Yes, Mama! We'll be good!"
"Hmm, that's my girls," I said with a smile, then turned to Henry. "Take good care of them, Harry. And please pass on my heartfelt condolences to Lady La Marck as you prepare to marry her as your fourth Wife."
"I will, Sweet Millie~"
I felt my cheeks grow warm at his sly comment. "Harry...I thought I told you to stop calling me that last time we saw each other!"
"Hmm! You call me Harry, it is only fair I get to call you Millie."
"He has a point, Mama."
"Oh, don't you two start!"
"We ain't starting nothing, Mama!"
Henry and I shared a good laugh before I took Camille and Carlos to bed and Henry took Mary, Elizabeth and Edward to their Nursery.
"Mama? Will Auntie Anna be nice?"
I shrugged, "I don't know, Cam. We can only hope the New Queen won't be as bad as the last one."
