1528 October
6 years later
I wish to congratulate Your Majesty on another son. Katherine stopped reading the letter and put it aside and sighed.
"Your Majesty. The Princes are here."
"Hello Your Majesty."
"You may rise," she told them. "How is your mother?"
The eldest, Edward, spoke up. "Lady Mother is well. She says that we have to pay respect to you as the Queen of England."
"Yes. That's right. But you must always cherish your parents."
"That is what the bible says," a voice announced. Henry came in bouncing his newest son. He looked at his older sons. "Your mother is asking for you. Go see her."
"Yes, sir." They left. Henry placed the child in Katherine's arms.
"I've decided to call him Arthur after my brother. What do you think?"
"It's a fine idea."
He picked up the papers. "I have another idea."
"Tell me."
"What about Anne being Princess Consort?"
She only smiled. "Your Majesty is wise."
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1529
March 18th
"On this day in the year our Lord, His Majesty the King, as decreed that Lady Anne Boleyn is conferred the title of Princess Consort."
When they were alone Henry couldn't stop kissing her. "You are the most wonderful gift God has given me, Anne."
"Is that so?" She seemed bewildered by his statement.
"Yes. The world thinks that our sons were born by Katherine. But only you and I know the truth. They are still sons of the King and with them living in her household they are even more legitimate."
"As Your Majesty says."
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1547
January 1st
17 years later
Charles bowed to Katherine and Anne. "Your Majesty. Your Highness. His Majesty has called for a priest."
Katherine dropped her sewing. "What? How dare you? He is perfectly fine!"
"Katherine." Anne held her. "Inform the King that we will be there soon." She turned Katherine so they were face to face. "Our sons need us to be strong."
Katherine breathed deeply. "You're right. The children need us to be strong." She sat back down. "You go to the King. I will be there shortly."
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"Greeting to Your Majesty."
"Anne. Come closer." Henry dismissed the servants and the priest. He held her hand. "I am glad that you will be the one to see me off."
"Your Majesty is the most healthy. You will live until you are hundred."
He laughed. "Silly you. Perhaps you are cursing me?" He waved his hand. "My father and mother are calling me. Arthur has much to tell me." He sighed. "You and Katherine must be strong. Guide Edward to be a great King. He is still young and has much to learn."
"Of course."
"I only have one question for you."
"Your Majesty can ask me anything."
"Is Elizabeth my daughter?"
"When Edward was born you ask me this as well." He smiled as if the memory suddenly came to him. He leaned back against the pillows.
"I remember your answer. Everyone under the sun is your child." He laughed again. "Anne. You have made me the most happy in this life. Can you say the same?"
Before she could respond his hand went limp. She wasn't sure why but all she could do was cry. A maid came to her with tears in her eyes. "Your Highness. Her Majesty the Queen has passed."
"What?"
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The next chapter will be the last one guys. Whew! I've had fun getting the creative juices flowing again. LOL Thanks and enjoy!