*Change the date of Mary Tudor-Brandon death to Jan 25th 1536 and the children she had with Charles Brandon are his only living children*
A Court Scandal
Chapter Two
Rumors floated throughout the court but Henry never confirmed or denied. Nobody expect for Henry, Anne, her family, and Audley knew the truth surrounding the matter. Audley was quickly working on the betrothal of Henry and his sweet Jane, while working on the proposal for Elizabeth's special title on the orders of the King.
~ACS~
Henry called for Brandon after breakfast on this brand new day to his apartments. Within seconds, Brandon arrives promptly greeting his old friend and brother-in-law by saying "Your majesty, why have I been summon before you?"
"You shall travel to Hatfield to bring Princess Elizabeth and Lady Mary to court at once" says Henry calmly before sadly adding "Also how are my nephew and nieces fairing after my dear sister's death this past January"
"They are still in mourning like myself" says Brandon remembering the kindness and love he felt towards his beloved wife and mother of his children "At least I still have Eleanor and Henry with me" since his eldest daughter is already married.
Henry says brightly "They shall both welcome at court during these troubling times" knowing that change once more was coming and his family should be present when he betrothals himself to Jane "A page shall bring the news to Suffolk" knowing that Frances was with her siblings still.
"Of course if that's your desire" states Brandon happily to see his children again "I shall leave immediately"
Right when Brandon leaves, Henry orders one of his young page "Go to Suffolk and bring the Duke's children to court" and the young page went on his way.
Alone in his thoughts, Henry brought out his divorce documents that Audley drawn for Anne and himself. Therefore, he loudly shouts out at one of his pages "Go get Audley and bring him here" figuring out a title to give to Elizabeth.
~ACS~
Audley arrives with the original piece of parchments that has the divorce document between Henry and Anne along with a spare as well to note any changes that the King wishes to made. Audley says "Your majesty, how may I help you today?" politely and calmly.
"I wish to made some changes to the divorce documents concerning Princess Elizabeth" states Henry remembering the decision he made "I have come to the conclusion of her title"
Audley sits down at Henry's desk and with a quill in his hands are ready to write down what Henry says.
Henry begins to say "I shall be written that Elizabeth will be given the title of Princess Royal. By being known as the Princess Royal, she shall receive her own livery of white and purple with a gold outline of the Tudor rose sewn onto the livery" taking a colour from Anne and his own livery "Her household shall carry his livery and be doubled in size. Therefore, she shall be known as Her Highness Princess Elizabeth of England the Princess Royal which she shall hold until her marriage"
"Is that all you majesty?" asks Audley who is still preparing the betrothals for Henry as well.
Henry states "Create a three separate betrothals for Anne and each of these three men" handing Audley a folded piece of parchment "You shall burn it here in my presence after memorizing the names and once these betrothals are completed and brought to me"
Audley opens the folded parchment to see three names of: Lord Henry Percy the Earl of Northumberland, Lord Charles Brandon the Duke of Suffolk, and Lord James Butler the Earl of Anglesey. He quickly burn the parchment in the fire and left to get to work.
Leaving Henry alone before visiting Anne in the afternoon to disclose that Elizabeth title and that she has been brought to court.
~ACS~
By midmorning, Brandon reach Hatfield in record time. One of Elizabeth's servants called for Lady Bryan the Princess's governess and the person technically in charge of the Princess's household.
"Lady Bryan, his majesty King Henry has requested that the Princess and Lady Mary to come to court" states Brandon before adding "I wish to speak with the Lady Mary before we leave this afternoon" knowing that he gave Lady Bryan enough time to prepare for their travel to court.
Lady Bryan states "Lady Mary, is in the gardens with the Princess and Mistress Joan shall accompany you" gesturing to the servant that called for her. Then begins to direct the Princess servants in packing.
~ACS~
Brandon follows Mistress Joan outside to the gardens. Only he saw Mary playing with Elizabeth and the little girl's dolls. Mistress Joan states "Lady Mary, I shall take the Princess inside to dress for her journey to court and the Duke wishes to speak with you" taking the young Princess inside leaving Mary and Brandon alone.
"You wished to speak with me" asks Mary directing them further away from the others that accompanied Elizabeth and herself outside.
Brandon says "Your father the King has requested your presence at court along with your sister" pausing for a moment "There has been rumors circulating around the royal marriage and granting the King a divorce from their marriage" giving hope to Mary regaining her status as a Princess of England.
Leaving Mary to prepare herself to Whitehall and hopeful reunited them together.
~ACS~
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