A Court Scandal
Chapter Three
Henry arrives in Anne's apartments and quickly is announced by one of her ladies-in-waiting. When he enter into her sitting room, it was a pleasant surprise to find his beloved Jane among these serving Anne that afternoon.
Henry says patiently "I have come to inform you that our daughter Princess Elizabeth will be brought to court this afternoon by Brandon" before adding "Also Lady Mary shall be accompanying them as well" knowing that his bastard daughter has caused problems who still claimed to be his only heir and Elizabeth as a bastard.
"Why is Elizabeth coming to court?" asking Anne happily thinking about a visit from their daughter and not mentioning her step-daughter.
Henry explains lovingly "We must sit down with Elizabeth to try to make her understand why we would be married to other people and not to each other anymore. As well as her new position as the Princess Royal and what it entails for her" realizing that he confirmed the rumours of the court and that Jane was among those ladies-in-waiting present. Knowing Anne's next question, Henry answer her before she got the chance to speak "I will explain the position of being Princess Royal to Elizabeth and you at the same time"
Anne thought that she could wait a few hours or a day to know more about Elizabeth being the Princess Royal and then decided to ask "When shall I leave the Queen's apartments and what will happen to my ladies-in-waiting?"
"The majority of your ladies-in-waiting shall remain in the new Queen's service" states Henry before adding "I shall think of a appropriate number to discus later with you and the day of our signing of the divorce papers. During that morning your clothing and selected jewels shall be place in your new apartments near the royal nursery that belong to Elizabeth" knowing that will make her happy to be closer to Elizabeth.
"Of course husband of mine" states Anne before asking "When will Elizabeth be invested with the title as of Princess Royal" starting to plan her daughter's gown as well as her own.
Henry says proudly "Preparations are being made for the day before of our divorce giving you enough time to arrange gowns" knowing that this occasion would be last for Anne and Elizabeth both to wear the colour of purple reserved for members of the royal family.
Quickly leaves Anne to her devices who calls for a team of seamstresses to design dresses for Elizabeth and herself. Also leaving Jane stun at the confirmation that Anne or the harlot as she calls her would no longer be the Queen of England, but also she could be the Queen of England in the matter of days or weeks.
~ACS~
The royal nursery has be prepared beforehand for the young Princess arrival at the instruction of King. By mid-afternoon that same nursery has been litter with trunks that travelled with Elizabeth to court along with members of household which included Mary at the request of Henry.
Moments after their arrival, Mistress Joan announces the arrival of her King and Queen into the Princess's apartments.
Lady Bryan held little Elizabeth hands and guides her to couch where Henry and Anne are sitting, saying politely "Your majesties" before leaving to oversee the unpacking of her charge's trunks filled of clothes and toys.
"My darling sweet jewel" says Henry before kissing her on the top of her head and placing her in Anne's lap "Your mother and I have some grown-up issues to discuss with you"
Elizabeth sweetly says "Okay papa" knowing that Henry thought that at her young age and as a Princess she would be able to understand.
"Your mother and I will no longer be married my jewel" begins Henry then adding "As she would be the Queen anymore but there would be someone else that will hold that title"
Being a smart little girl, Elizabeth asks "Will I be a bastard like Lady Mary?" knowing that her papa had a another daughter who is not a Princess like her but claims to be.
Anne hugs her before saying "No my darling, you will still be a Princess as your father and I would have been married in the eyes of God" not adding that Mary's own mother Catherine was married to Henry's own brother before marrying him.
While unpacking one of Elizabeth's trunks, Mary started to listen in on the conversation knowing that the harlot was no longer to be Queen and influence her relationship with her father or her position that rightfully belongs to her.
Henry then explains to Elizabeth "My Elizabeth you will always be my Princess and I am giving you a special title that no other Princess of England has held before you"
"What is my title papa?" asks Elizabeth with her innocent eyes staring at Henry that reminds him of Anne.
Henry states happily "You shall be known as Her Highness Princess Elizabeth the Princess Royal. By being the Princess Royal you are my oldest legitimate daughter" adding that information knowing that Mary was probably listening "I have decided that your household shall wear a your every own livery"
"What colours are on it?" asks Elizabeth wanting to know what Henry had chosen for her.
Anne carefully listens as well to her daughters questions. Henry says "It shall be white and purple with a gold sewn tudor rose on it as well" hoping that his decision was right to his current wife and daughter fashion-sense.
Anne carefully says "That was a wonderful idea" also adding this question "How else this impact our daughter?"
"Your household shall double in size and you will be granted another residence of your own" says Henry before adding "If you help your mother to design it yourself as it would the residence of any future Princess Royal as well" knowing that would make both Anne and Elizabeth that they would spend weeks or months designing this residence that he still has to decide on.
Anne adds to Elizabeth "I already have her gown being made for this very occasion" before Elizabeth yawns signaling that its time for her nap. Lady Bryan quickly comes over to take her charge to the large bed in her chambers to sleep.
Henry and Anne both quickly depart back to their own apartments before Henry ordering Mary to follow him.
~ACS~
Inside of the apartments belonging to the Seymour family, where they were being told what about what happen earlier in the harlot's apartments.
Jane explains to her father and brothers what she heard "The king told the harlot that they would tell their daughter that their marriage was over together" before adding "The king was also talking about a title called the Princess Royal"
"Janey that is excellent news about the marriage" says Edward Seymour the eldest son thinking that he would become the brother-in-law to the King of England.
Her father Sir Seymour said "This title of Princess Royal would only effect the bastard daughter of the harlot and Princess Mary" thinking that this was a great advancement that will come his way if Jane managed to become the Queen of England.
Deep in thought, Jane pledged more then anything that she shall bring father and daughter back together undoing the harlot's work. But also to become a loving step-mother to both of the King's daughters especially Mary.
~ACS~
AN: Please review. Also how many ladies-in-waiting would a marquess have in her service?
= Also changed my only house story to another tudor story based loosely on the challenge given by Kittenallie called Temporary Queen
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