The Boleyn King

Before The Feast: Lizzie and Mary

Elizabeth

Lady Kat said I am to speak when not spoken to, curtsy until mama or papa told me to rise, and greet Jane Seymour as 'Your Grace' when introduced to her. I am not  greet my parents as 'mama' or 'papa' anymore or run to my father when in public or private. My greetings must be formal and quick for my parents are very busy and have many guest to welcome. 

Lady Mary will also be at court for the feast and I am to greet her as 'sister' no matter what the protocol says. She is to bow to me as I am the princess royal and she is a bastard. Kat says I am not to speak of that word in anyone's presence though. 

Life is confusing now. My brothers will already be at court, including little Edward. I heard one of my ladies say he is to be titled today. I wonder if he shall take duke of Richmond and Somerset. Papa gave those to my brother Hal before he went to heaven, at least that what mama said. I remember hearing one of my tutors say that if a bastard son is made a Duke he is set before all princesses for papa throne. That will mean that Edward will be placed after my other brothers. 

I hope court will be fun. Mama said papa might even let me stay at court forever if i behave myself like a good princess. I will listen to the rules I have been so Papa will call me his jewel again. I miss being his jewel...

Lady Mary 

I let out a breath of relief. Anne finally released me to be alone. Since the day I signed the oath father has had me followed by either guards or ladies to observe my every move. The feast was to tonight and my brothers and sister would be arriving from their establishments. I am to bow before them in front of the entire court as a show of who the 'true heirs' are. The harlot's plan no doubt. 

Father expects to bow before his bastards without a single problem. He obviously doesn't understand how impossible this will be. Me, the princess of wales, bowing before my bastard brothers and sisters as if they are of higher standing. Sometimes I wonder why God test me so, and then I remember he wishes for me to prove my worthiness. 

If i survive this almighty pain the English throne shall be my reward and I shall restore his country back to Rome.