Restless- Henry VIII, Birth of a Duke 1511 (K+)
Henry paced in front of the massive oak doors like a lion on the prowl. He was terrified. He had only been king for two years and was already awaiting the birth of his second child. The young king closed his eyes for a moment remembering the news his stillborn daughter the previous year. This time it would be different. Katherine would give birth to a healthy son and her health would be good as well.
The door cracked open and a maid poked her head out. "Your majesty, you may come in now."
Henry pushed past the woman and hurried to his wife's bedside bellowing "My child, my child, where is my child?"
Katherine smiled, offering up a small bundle. "Husband, it is a boy. We have a son. You have a son."
The king cradled the child in his arms. "I have an heir," his whispered to himself. Addressing everyone present he declared "We shall call him Henry, after the great King Henry V. I will also make him the Duke of Cornwall."
Henry gave his son back to Katherine before sweeping out of the room to get the paperwork drawn up. As he ran to Wolsey's office, he imagined his son, growing to be a great and powerful man in England.
Henry Duke of Cornwall: January 1, 1511 - February 23, 1511