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Catalina was looking out the window while listening to de Puebla, the Spanish ambassador. It was hard for her in England. The King was not generous when it came to providing for her, she rarely saw Prince Harry, and she had very little friends here. The King had sent all her Spanish ladies home, including her favorite Maria de Salinas. It was a hard battle but she reminded herself that one day she would be queen and all her troubles would be well suffered. Perhaps when she married Harry she would ask him for permission to bring some of her ladies back.

"It seems Thomas Boleyn, duke of Wiltshire has requested a position in your household for his daughter Anne Boleyn." The ambassador finished. Catalina turned her head sharply to look at him. Why would someone apply for a position in her household when she was obviously in such ill favor?

Seeing her puzzled look de Puebla continued, "You are probably the highest royal with an open position."

She nodded. It would not hurt to have the Boleyn girl as a lady-in-waiting. She nodded her consent and de Puebla bowed and left the room with a polite goodbye.

Catalina sighed, turning to look again out the window. It seemed as if she was farther than ever from the crown.

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Anne Boleyn looked around, hopelessly lost. It was her first time in any of the England palaces. She took a quick breath and remembered her lessons from France. Regaining her composure she stopped a passing page and asked for directions to the Princess Dowagers rooms.

Reaching them, she smoothed her skirts and adjusted her hood. She knocked three times on the door, opening it when she heard the call to come in. Curtsying to the Princess, Anne couldn't help but study the Princess Dowager. She looked dignified, with auburn hair that was still bright and dark blue eyes that didn't betray what she was thinking.

"I understand that you are recently returned from the courts of France Lady Anne." Catalina stated calmly looking over the new arrival. She had a natural distaste for the French of course.

"Yes madam." Anne said a little nervously. Even though England was where she was born, France had been where she had grown up. She missed France dearly as it had been a home away from home for her. It was strange being in England after so long.

"Tell me, Lady Anne, are the French palaces as beautiful as England's?" Catalina asked with a slight smile.

Anne smiled back. "France is magnificent for sure but they cannot compare to England."

Catalina smiled again, thinking privately that maybe she would enjoy her new ladies company.

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I was right. I had to endure four more years of hardship as the Princess Dowager of Wales and of my few ladies Anne soon became my favorite.

Those times are over however and I do not mourn them. I am married to Prince Harry who is now King Henry. I am the crowned queen of England, Catalina no longer. I am now Queen Katherine.

No longer do I have a small, understaffed household. I have ample ladies to choose from to be My Lady of the Cradle. Nobles pay court to me now, wanting the position for their sisters and daughters. Yet out of all of these I keep flashing back to innocent light blue eyes, someone who suffered those years with me. My mother told me the most important thing to look for was loyalty and I was certain of her loyalty/

I will ask Lady Anne tomorrow. If she accepts she will be checked by a midwife and then the Lady of the Cradle ceremony will take place. I will also discuss it with Henry.

Henry is in every the opposite of his brother. A healthy sportsman, he is the picture of charisma and charming. As each day passes I fall more in love with him and he with me. I feel this is the beginning of a glorious new reign.

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