The Tudor Heirs

Another Princess

1518

Katherine found herself back in the birthing chambers of Greenwich once again. The weariness and the dullness of the dark room made the time go slower and longer. But she was not alone,she had her ladies and Henry would come and visit her. she recived letters from other kingdoms, all eager to win the hand of one of the Tudor Princes and Princess.

"Queen of England, I would like to make a treaty with you. The Queen has recently given birth to my son Prince John, I  would be grateful if you can gurantee the Princess Mary's hand in marriage, I believe it would be greatly benefical,not only for Denmark but also for your kingdom of England,please think about it

Christian Of Denmark"

Katherine raised her brow at the thought of Mary wedding a dane prince, she always thought Mary would wed a french or even portugese prince but the thought of a dane son-in-law never crossed her mind. Instead of writing back, she placed it next on her study,along with the millions of offers she had recived these last few days.

"How is Edward?" Katherine asked Lady Stafford as the two women sewed, Lady Stafford smiled and said "He is well, I must say that he is such a lively boy, he is always playing in the gardens or playing catch with the pageboys" Katherine smiled and said "Thank you, that assures me that i have chosen the perfect woman"

Lady Stafford blushed and said so kindly "Oh thank you, Your kindess warms my heart,Your Grace" Just then, a lady walked in and when she saw Lady Stafford,she smiled and said "hello,How is your sister Anne Hastings?" At that moment, Katherine felt a awkwardness, she and Henry had never spoken about Lady Hastings since she found out and banished Lady Hastings.

Lady Stafford struggled with words but Katherine said "I am sure the Lady Hastings is well" The tension was broken. "I am so sorry about that,Your Majesty" Katherine nodded and said "It is alright, many people have forgotten about it and Henry does not communicate with the Lady"

Then,on the 9th of december in the year of our Lord 1518,Katherine woke up to the familiar birthing pains. Her body was wracked with pain,sweat dappiling her face,her breath coming fast and hard, she gripped the sheets,trying to stop herself from yelling "Holy mother of god,it hurts!" 

The Labour passed for another three hours and no avail, she knew that at any moment,she could die,but she would not and shall not. She gathered all her stregnth and push,the pain was exquisite. Then,she heard it,a cry piercing the chamber,it was her child's.

Katherine smiled and sighed breathlessly,full of relief that the pain has finally ended. She looked up and said "What is it?" The midwife Alice smiled at the Queen and said "It's a girl,a strong and healthy girl,Your Grace"

Katherine smiled and said "Give me my child" The midwife nodded and wrapped the girl in a silk blanket.The midwife gave the Queen her child. Katherine could not believe how pretty this girl was,with a oval shape,rosebud lips,a dusting of blonde hair and beautiful milky blue eyes. She smiled and said "Welcome to the world,my sweeting"

Minutes after getting dressed in a clean nightgown and after her face was washed and cleaned, Henry came to visit her. His eyes were lighting with joy and he said "Kate,is this our girl?" She nodded and said as she smiled "Yes,Come and sit down"

Henry sat next to her,his eyes never leaving their daughters. "She is so lovely" Henry said in awe, it was true, she had such pretty eyes and beautiful lips,she was a Tudor rose. "What shall we name her?" Katherine asked as she looked up at her husband,waiting for his answer.

"Isabella" Henry said, his eyes meeting Katherine's blue eyes, she smiled radiently and said "That is perfect,to honor my mother,she has the power of Castile and Aragon in her veins" Henry chuckled and said "don't forget Tudor blood also" Katherine chuckled and said "I can never forget that

Princess Isabella Tudor was born that day and it became known all around England and Europe that she was a Tudor rose, she was doted by all. Her christening was held in Westminster,grander than anything Prince Harry had ever seen. Katherine and Henry were at the heights of their joy,for almost five months the court had rounds of celerbrations,not only because of the birth of the Princess but also because Katherine and Henry had been able to secure John's betrothal to Princess Anne of cleves on the condition that she would convert to catholicism and after weeks of arguing with the Duke of Cleves,he agreed.

Whenether she looked at her five children,all playing and laughing and studying together,she could not help but smile and pride and relief that she fulliled her duty,she had served and supported her husband,gained a win at the Battle of Flodden and she had given five children,three of them boys and two beautiful girls.

Henry Vll did not have to worry about the Tudor line ending, it is and will be certain that the dynasty will live on.