Queen Isabella of Denmark was made queen on her fifth birthday when both of her parents were killed by a servant. She was trusted in the hands of Queen Catherine of Aragon and raised along with Lady Mary Tudor. Years have passed and the Queen of De...
I stood with Henry, Mary, Elizabeth, and Edward as we waiting for Prince Phillip. Mary was to marry him next year but Henry wanted to know his son-in-law.
"I do not understand why I must wait," Mary said as the boat docked and I stood from where I was sitting with Edward.
"I believe your father wants you to know your fiance. Do not rush into it, my friend." I said as we lined up. Soon a young man was walking off the boat and towards us.
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"Your Majesties, it is a pleasure to meet you." Prince Phillip said as he bowed for Henry before shaking his hand.
"It is nice to meet you, Phillip. We are to be family within a year." Henry said and I smiled before Phillip grabbed my hand and kneeled.
"Oh please, you do not have to do that. We are family Phillip." I said as he stood and kissed my cheek before saying hello to Edward and Elizabeth before turning to Mary.
"My love," Phillip said and I smiled before grabbing Edward's hand and began walking to the carriages.
"We cannot leave them alone," Henry said as he grabbed Elizabeth's hand and followed me.
"We can and we will. I want to go to the castle and make sure everything is right when we all have lunch together." I stated as I helped Edward into the carriage before climbing in myself.
"I do not like this," Henry said as the door closed and we began our way to the castle.
"He looks at Mary with love. Will that happen to me?" Elizabeth asked and I smiled as I leaned forward and grabbed her hands.
"It will Bessie. Love is a very powerful thing. One day you will have it." I said with a smile before the castle came into view. Henry helped me out and led the way to his dining area.
I nodded to everyone who dropped and bowed to us.
"Is everything how I asked for it to be?" I asked as Edward and Elizabeth sat in their chairs.
"Yes Your Majesty. The food will arrive ten minutes after Princess Mary and Prince Phillip arrive." A maid said and I nodded my thanks as she walked out.
"Hello Miles," I said as I walked past my guard and sat down. Henry stood as the doors opened and in came Mary and Phillip.
"Phillip I hope you enjoy Fish. My wife has picked out a full course for today's lunch." Henry said as he sat down.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"In private, you can call me Isabella. Your Majesty get's tiring." I said with a slight laugh.
"Thank you. I am a little nervous." He said and I smirked as Mary wrapped her hand around his arm.
"It's alright. We are to be family here." Henry said before the salad was brought it.
"I would like to make a toast to my dear friend Mary. May this year go by so you can marry. I wish you nothing but happiness and bliss during your engagement." I said as everyone held up their glass before taking a sip.
"Phillip is it true your mother is Isabella of Portugal?" Edward asked and I smiled softly.
"Yes, may God rest her soul."
"I wrote to your father after news came of her death. You must not worry Phillip. When my mother died I locked myself away too." I said as I pushed my plate away.
"I know but I still worry for my father. I almost forgot he sends his congratulations on your pregnancy." Phillip said and I smiled as I lifted my head.
"It is tiring. I am now a month along and all I want to do is sleep."
"If I learned one thing from my mother being pregnant was if you are always tired I say drink matcha tea. Matcha tea keeps you awake for three to six hours." Phillip explained and I smiled before waving Miles over.
"Have Greer look for Matcha tea," I ordered and he nodded before walking out the door.
Lunch was over after thirty minutes and Edward rushed to help me up from my seat.
"He is very happy to become an older brother," Phillip commented as he offered his arm to Mary.
"He is. So is Lizzie." I said as I grabbed Henry's arms.
"Would you care to join us for a walk?" Phillip asked and I shook my head.
"No, I am exhausted. But I will join you all tomorrow for a ride to Harefield." I said as we walked out of the dining room and I smiled at Greer who held Nicholas in her arms.
"If you all excuse me, my godson awaits me," I said with a smile before I looked to Henry who placed a kiss on my forehead before releasing my arm. I walked to Greer and took Nicholas out of her arms and bounced him.
"Hello, Nicholas," I whispered before Greer began to lead me to my room.
"Greer, can I ask you something?" I asked as I sat down on my couch.
"Of course Bella."
"Would you do the honor of being the godmother of my child?" I asked and she gasped before hugging me.
"I would love to! Why me?"
"Greer you have been there for everything. You have been my rock I don't know what I would do without you." I said as we broke apart and Nicholas cooed out.
