So I just got my laptop back today and I am super excited and just wanted to update what I had so far since I haven't updated in a bit! I'm not sure with this chapter though cause I've been super stressed lately! Please leave a review!


Katherine of Aragon (Boleyn)- 50 December 16th 1485

Prince Thomas Boleyn, Duke of Wiltshire-57 March 12th 1477

Thomas Boleyn, Viscount Lincoln- 17 September 7th 1517

Cordelia Tudor-16 year May 2nd 1518

William Boleyn, Duke of Buckingham- 15 June 13th 1519

Anthony Boleyn, Duke of Suffolk- 15 June 13th 1519

Rose Boleyn- 14 March 2 1520

Catalina Boleyn- 14 August 29th 1520

Annette Boleyn- 9, July 7th 1525

Michelle Boleyn- 6, October 29th 1528

Isabella Cavendish (Boleyn), Duchess of Devonshire- 17 September 7th 1517

William Cavendish, Duke of Devonshire- 19 January 9th 1516

Peter Cavendish- July 23rd 1534

Sofia Cavendish- July 23rd 1534

George Boleyn, Duke of Rochford- 21 April 17th 1513

Renee Boleyn, Duchess of Rochford- 18, December 23rd 1516

Jane Boleyn- 4 March 28th 1530

Princess Charlotte of France-1 February 6th 1533

Prince Henri of France- 1 December 16th 1533

King Henri of France- 21 July 10th 1513

Princess Cecily Tudor- 13 July 25th 1521

Princess Margaret Tudor- 11 years August 14th 1523

Prince Edward Tudor of Wales- 15 February 14th 1519

Prince James Tudor of York- 12 years October 1st 1522

King Henry VIII-43 June 28th 1491

Queen Kathryn Parr- 42 August 30th 1492

Elizabeth Bryan- 16 year January 10th 1519

Lady Amelia Sutton, 12, May 18th 1522

Lady Mary Howard, 15, April 24th 1519

Charles Clancey, 17, February 12th 1517

Prince Phillip of Spain- 22 May 2 1512

Princess Elizabeth of Spain- 17 September 7th 1517

Gregory Cromwell Earl of Oxford- 20 October 19th 1514

Princess Joan of Spain- 15 June 24 1519

Alexander Stewart-Duke of Ross- 20 April 30th 1514

Charles de Bourn, Duke of Beaucourt- 14 July 21 1520

Henry Stanley- Earl of Derby- 18 September 1st 1516

January 8th 1535

Katherine Boleyn, Princess of Spain, Duchess of Wiltshire

We arrived at Scotney before suppertime and Michelle was exhausted from all the riding, we had a light supper before retiring for the night to which she insisted on sleeping in my chambers saying it was far to scary to sleep alone in hers. "Mama, papa is coming back soon right?" She asked half asleep and I looked down at her kissing the top of her head lovingly.

"Yes mi amor, he is going to be in Scotland till the end of next month" I did not let my own nerves show, I hated it when Thomas left but there was nothing I could do but hope that this would be the last time he is made to go with the King.

"That is a long time" she whispered mournfully.

"Go to sleep Michelle" I told her not wanting to think about it.

"Goodnight mama" she whispered and I hugged her tightly.

January 9th 1535

The next morning we were dressed and ate breakfast she was unusually quiet "what is wrong sweetheart?" I asked as she pushed around her eggs her chin resting on her knuckles and she glanced up at me with bored brown eyes.

"When are the others coming?" She inquired curiously.

"In a few weeks, you are staying here to spend some time with me, sweetheart, do you wish to be with them?" I asked slightly hurt.

"No mama I want to be with you I just wanted to know when they were coming, I wanted to know how much time we had together" I relaxed and smiled at her innocent eyes.

"Well my love you are not going to neglect your studies at all" she giggled placing her fork down and jumping down and into my lap.

"A little bit mama?" I kissed her forehead.

"No, not the slightest. You know your father would be quite upset if you fell behind in your studies, you are a smart girl mi amor" she rolled her eyes and slipped down off my lap.

"When do I have to start learning?" She asked with a sigh.

"Lady Middleton is with your sisters so I have decided to help you" her eyes went wide and she looked at me in awe for a few minutes.

"Can you teach mama?" She questioned causing some of the maids to giggle.

"I can" I pet her cheek and took her hand standing up, "come along now my love let us work on your reading for a bit" she worked extra hard trying to impress me and I congratulated her and helped along, "very good job my sweet girl, now let us work on your sewing for a bit then we shall take a break" I taught her the simplest of stitches and she pricked her fingers a few times.

"Ow! Mama I do not want to do this anymore" she whimpered close to tears.

"Alright, alright" I sighed taking the tiny cloth from her hands, "you are doing very well even though you do not wish to believe it" she crossed her arms with a sour face and I laughed softly knowing she would be a difficult one. "You need to practice your writing now" I told her and she rolled her eyes in annoyance, "Michelle Boleyn I will not stand for that" I snapped and she quickly sat up in her seat.

"I am sorry mama" she whispered.

"Okay, now let us start, Lady Middleton said you were a very quick learner" she smiled in pride as I handed her the quill dipped in fresh ink.

"I want to learn how to write in French and Spanish like the others can!" She begged and I could not help but laugh.

"In time mi amor, first let us master your English grammar" she agreed sadly and we started today's lesson.

Cordelia Clancey

We arrived to Spain at last and Charles helped me off the boat and into the carriage that would take us to Elizabeth it was an hour trip before we were brought into the large palace "Your Majesty" I said curtsying to the King of Spain but saw Elizabeth standing next to her husband.

"Lady Cordelia, Mr. Clancey" the King said dismissively and court went back to normal and Elizabeth walked quickly to us and hugged me tightly.

"Cordelia I have missed you so much!" She said into my shoulder.

"I have missed you as well! This is my husband Charles Clancey" I said pulling back to introduce my husband.

"Come to my chambers, we can have privacy when we speak" I nodded and she dismissed her ladies once we entered the room, "how is everyone?" She asked sitting down in a plush chair.

"Very well they all miss you very much though" she nodded and bit her lip a little nervously.

"How long are you to stay?" She asked hopefully.

"For a month or so" I could tell she was disappointed and I really did feel bad but I could not spend the rest of my life here in Spain, as much as I loved Elizabeth I could not leave my mama and family.

"I shall go to our chambers and make sure everything is set up correctly" Charles said dismissing himself.

"Thank you, I shall see you in a bit" He kissed me and had the servant show him to our rooms.

"Can you not stay a bit longer?" She pleaded taking my hands.

"I am sorry Beth but I promised mama I would come back after a few months" she looked down at our hands, "are you happy here?" I asked but I knew the answer.

"No, the only real kind person I have met is Princess Joan and she is to leave to marry Edward" she said bitterly, "I want to be home in England, His Highness shall not even share my bed!" She cried and I looked down at my hands.

"Have you spoken with him more?" I questioned and she looked at me oddly.

"What do you mean?" She asked hotly.

"I mean have you spent time with him talking about anything?" She stood up and walked over to the window.

"The only time he will speak with me is when we dine or in public" I got up and followed her.

"Then you have to be the one to try Beth" I said standing next to her.

"I have to try?" She said with a laugh as if not believing what I was saying.

"Yes, you have to show him that you are interested he may still see you as a silly English Princess, prove him wrong" she turned to look at me with wide curious eyes.

"And how exactly do I show him that?" She questioned haughtily.

"For one get rid of your old English dresses and start wearing the Spanish fashion, you are going to be the Queen of Spain someday Elizabeth" she clutched the skirts of her gown with a little shock.

"But I love my dresses" she whispered in horror.

"I know but it is a sacrifice you shall need to make, next you shall have to start wearing your hair in different manners tis in the same style you left England in!" Her golden red curls fell around her face in a girlish manner. "There is a banquet tonight, correct?" I asked and she nodded as I lead her over to the vanity, "good! Then we have no time to waste!" I sent for her servants and immediately set to work changing her hair and way of dress.

Elizabeth, Princess of Spain

I looked into the mirror in shock, I could not believe it was me who I was staring at. My hair was tied up with a blue jewel encrusted French Hood, my dress was a dark night sky blue as well with silver beads woven into the bodice, my sleeves were slightly puffed and in the slashed fashion. "See Elizabeth, you look beautiful" Cordelia said with pride, I hope something as simple as changing the dress and hair would be enough to catch his attention I knew my father was counting on me to give Spain an heir.

"Thank you" I said happily.

"There is more then, tis not just the way you dress, tis how you behave as well" she stated and sat me down, "he is going to want to speak with you and try to get your attention, do not give in so soon, it will drive him insane when you seem to ignore him" she told me more and for the next 20 minutes she lectured me on how men could be and I how I should react. Finally she stood up from her seat and I hugged her tightly. "Now I have to go get ready and shall meet you at the banquet" Phillip was coming to my chambers to escort me to the banquet and I eagerly awaited his arrival.

"Her Highness is in the bedchamber" I heard one of the ladies tell him as he entered the parlor.

"Elizabeth are you..." he trailed off as I turned to see him and I quickly remembered what Cordelia told me.

"I am" I said and walked passed him out to the parlor and waited for him and he quickly followed linking our arms together and brought me to the large hall.

"Elizabeth you look beautiful!" Joan said with a bright happy smile upon seeing me.

"Thank you, you look lovely tonight as well" she blushed with a small laugh, "oh, Joan this is my sister Cordelia and her husband Charles Clancey" I introduced as Cordelia curtsied to us.

"Tis a pleasure to meet you Lady Cordelia, Elizabeth has told me so much about you" Joan was a sweet girl and hugged Cordelia.

"I hope she only says good things" Cordelia said casting her eyes to me then to Phillip and curtsied again, "Your Highness" he nodded his head allowing her to stand.

"My wife has been looking forward to your visit" he said looking at me and I bowed my head.

"I have been looking forward to it as well" I said humbly.

"I hope your stay in Spain is well" I bowed my head again as he left up to the dais where his father sat.

"Do not mind him he is always like that" Joan said, Prince Phillip seemed to keep everyone at a distance and I knew life must be hard for Elizabeth, there were rumors all around that she was barren, no one knew that their Prince has yet to consummate with his wife.

Thomas Boleyn, Prince of Spain, Duke of Wiltshire

The weather was cold and the ride strenuous, I knew when I got home Katherine would have a field day massaging the knots from my back, "Lord Wiltshire, are you well?" A servant asked and I nodded.

"I am fine" I said pushing the horse a little faster, I may not be as young as the other men but I could still ride a horse without complaining or taking refuge in a carriage like many have already done.

"My Lord, the King bids me to tell you that our next stop shall be within the hour, tis where we shall meet the King of Scotland" he rode ahead to the King and I straightened my back rolling my shoulders back. We arrived to Thirlestane Castle and I sighed in relief was I got down from my horse and was showed to my chambers, I changed as did the rest of the procession and we went down to the large banquet hall where the Scottish and English court mingled.

Princess Cecily was obviously nervous as Prince Alexander, Duke of Ross watched her with curiosity. "My Lord, do you see anything you like?" My ex-brother-in-law Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk asked. I have not talked to him much since early on in my marriage where he showed obvious dislike for my wife.

"There are pretty woman here but I will not forsake my wife" he laughed slapping my hand on my back shaking his head.

"Tis alright, Her Grace will never know. Find a young pretty Scottish woman" I rolled my shoulders so his arm fell away.

"I said no, Norfolk, I will stay faithful to my wife" I stepped away from him and walked through the crowd, I could not deny that the woman were tempting but I loved Katherine far too much to hurt her.

"Wiltshire, how do you find Scotland?" The King asked joyously looking around at the dancing couples.

"Tis very nice, but I cannot deny I long to be home" he nodded and glanced towards his family who were sitting on the dais.

"We shall not be staying long only until the treaty is signed and Cecily betrothed, it shall be less then a month" I retired early that night and wrote to Katherine, I knew she was waiting for a letter, I knew it would arrive by time the children arrived to Scotney. I prayed they did not destroy the castle they were all a rambunctious bunch and would keep Katherine busy whilst I was away. That was what I wanted, I knew she was probably in constant worrying and distress and they would do their best to make sure their mother was taken care of.

Katherine Boleyn, Princess of Spain, Duchess of Wiltshire

January 25th, 1535

"Mama!" Annette yelled, the rest of my children have arrived to Scotney last week and have spent their days on a strict schedule "mama! A letter from papa!" She cried running into the room, I quickly took it from her and they all crowded around me.

Dearest Family,

I have just arrived to Scotland and it is beautiful but I still long to be home with you all. The King promises that we shall be back before the end of February and I cannot wait to see you all again. When I arrive home we shall spend a few weeks at Scotney before visiting Court for a few weeks. I wish this letter could be longer but I am very tired and need to get some rest for tomorrow.

Love

Your Husband And Father, Thomas Boleyn

I read the letter aloud and the children hung off every word he wrote "can we read it again?" Rose asked and I nodded handing it to her.

"Mama, are you alright?" Catalina asked leaning her head against my knees.

"I am fine mi amor, I just miss your father" I sighed after they handed me back the letter and I tucked it away safely in my keepsake chest.

"Would you like to go hunting with us?" Anthony asked hopefully and I laughed softly shaking my head.

"You know I am not fond of hunting" I said and he smiled sheepishly.

"I am just asking to be nice mama" I smiled and stood up kissing his forehead.

"I know and thank you" I looked around at all my children, they have been working so hard lately and have been very well behaved, "you know what? You have been very good since you have arrived, you may have today off from your studies" they all jumped up happily and hugged me tightly.

"Thank you mama!" William and Anthony decided to leave for their hunt early and took Rose with them while Catalina, Annette and Michelle stayed with me and helped mend shirts and their chemises. It felt good to spend sometime with my daughters, I knew we were not doing anything extraordinarily fun but it felt good just to have them all around me.

Isabella Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire

"How are my little ones?" I asked Peter and Sofia, they giggled happily sitting up on my bed, sometimes I found it hard to believe I was a mother now. My children were absolutely perfect and I would trade them for nothing! "you resemble your father" I said with a smile looking into their little faces.

"And is that a bad thing?" I heard Lord Devonshire said and Sofia clapped her hands reaching for him once he came into view, she was such a sweet little girl and had him wrapped around her little finger. "How is my girl?" He questioned after kissing her forehead.

"She is very healthy, they both are" I stood up and held Peter on my hip he was playing with my bodice he had a hearty appetite and I have just finished feeding them both, "your son though seems to never have his hunger sedated" I sighed knowing I would have to feed him again and once I did that Sofia would want her fill as well.

"He is a growing boy, love, you know that no one is forcing you to feed them yourself you can give them to a wet-nurse when you please and we can start on our third child" it was common knowledge that if you fed your child from your breast you would not get pregnant.

"Though it is a pain I like to feed them myself, it makes me feel like I am really their mother and not just a vessel used to bare them" he took Peter in his other arm and I had a maid undo the strings of my bodice and sat down on the bed, once Peter saw me he grew excited and reached for me making eager baby noises. "Patience" I laughed and he immediately latched on his little hands grabbing me.

"Na!" Sofia cried out and I looked up to her with a small smile.

"You shall have your turn next" I promised and Lord Devonshire sat down next to me.

"Slow down Peter" Lord Devonshire laughed touching his cheek, Peter opened his eyes to look up at his father and he grabbed his hand squeezing tightly. He pulled away and smiled and we switched babies so Sofia could eat as well, she was not as hungry as him and stopped after a few minutes. They played on the bed inspecting the bed sheets "they are getting big" he observed and I could not help but smile sadly.

"I know" I sighed and he glanced up at me.

"Tis not a bad thing, soon they shall be running around" I rolled my eyes with a laugh.

"I remember when Jane was just learning to walk it was not for the best, she got into everything" I missed my niece very much and George has not replied to any of our letters, I personally believe he is angry at papa for giving the title of Duke of Wiltshire to Tom instead of him.

"And you shall be double the trouble" Sofia grabbed his hand chewing on his fingers happily.

"I think she agrees" I said with a smile, Peter let out a loud cry of anger not liking to be ignored, "do not forget your son" I said with a playful smile and he took Peter in his arms and pretended to throw him in the air and he giggled happily.

"My Lord, a messenger from Court" Cromwell was left in charge of Court whilst the King was away and I looked up curiously.

"Very well, have him brought to the parlor" I quickly tided up my appearance and followed him into the parlor where we met the messenger.

"My Lord, My Lady" he handed Lord Devonshire a letter which he quickly scanned over.

"Is it important?" I asked after a few seconds of silence.

"Not really, I must go to court for a bit though he needs help managing the courtiers" he had his things readied and I followed him downstairs where he departed to Court. After a few minutes of watching him go I laid Peter and Sofia down for a nap and went to the library to read, there was not much to do when he was gone.

George Boleyn, Duke of Rochford

"George, another letter from your mother has arrived" Renee said and she placed it on my desk where all her letters were starting to pile up, it seemed she wrote one each month, "open it George" my wife said and I glanced up at her.

"I have nothing to say to them and do not wish to hear what she has to say" as I finished little Jane came bursting into the room and ran to Renee.

"Mama! Lottie is chasing the kitties around the room now!" She said with joy, she loved Princess Charlotte very much and both cousins were as close as sisters. The King married again and I did not pay much attention to the new Queen, it was obvious it was not a love marriage but one of duty. I took care of Prince Harri's household and managed everything for my nephew at his estates.

"I am very happy, I should be getting back to her but please look at them George I am sure you wish to know what she has to say" Renee went back to Charlotte, she was her governance. It took at least an hour before I peeled the letter open and read its contents. She said she was sorry and that she never knew that Tom was going to be made heir until it was announced after he was made Viscount of Lincoln, she begged me not to blame her and that she loves and misses me very much. After a while I could no longer read it, especially when I saw her tear marks on the paper.

When supper came Renee returned back to our chambers and helped Jane with her plate "I think we should visit England soon" I said and she looked up sharply.

"Visit Nana and Grandpapa?" Jane asked in excitement.

"Yes, I have some belongings I wish to collect and a few properties I need to sell" Jane looked to Renee.

"Mama! Who will watch Lottie and Harri?" She asked.

"I am sure the King shall find someone to temporarily watch them for us" I smiled and made the arrangements, I knew my mother would be surprised I planned to not tell her and just show up one day, hopefully all shall go well.

Catalina Boleyn

January 30th, 1535

It has been fun being at Scotney but I must admit I missed papa very much and I knew mama missed him as well. Rose, Annette, Michelle and I have been sleeping with her at night so she would not feel so alone but I knew that it still hurt for her to have papa so far away. "Girls please" she sighed as we all sat on her bed talking about our day, she was at her vanity brushing her dark hair casting glances towards us.

"Sorry mama" I said with a smile, we were being loud again.

"Tis time for bed" she said blowing out the candle at her desk and walked towards the bed.

"Oh mama let us stay up a little bit longer! You and papa never go to bed early!" Michelle begged as mama took her spot in the middle.

"Papa and I are much older then you little girls" she kissed Michelle's forehead.

"You are not even tired! I can tell" Rose said looking mama in the eye.

"It is late girls your brothers are even asleep" she sighed shaking her head with a smile.

"We love you mama" Annette said sweetly.

"And I love you all very much but I have said it for the last time it is bedtime, your father is going to be home in the next week and if we go to sleep now we shall wake up tomorrow and he shall be here sooner" we all went quiet at that. We missed him very much!

"I do not like it when papa is gone like this" Michelle said quietly.

"I know love, but I do not think he will leave like this again" we all knew papa was getting older but none of us liked to admit it.

"Papa can do anything mama, he's papa!" Annette said causing us all to laugh.

"That may be so, now I know your father very well and I know for a fact if he were here he would be telling you all it is time for bed-no buts! Michelle is starting to fall asleep and I can tell you all are sleepy now Catalina blow out the candle and let us get some sleep" mama said and we all did as she said knowing there was no way she was going to let us stay up.

February 2nd 1535

We were practicing our painting and embroidery with mama the boys were studying from books. It was a quiet afternoon and I sat by the window painting the view "you are doing very good mi amor" mama said kissing the top of my head "Mistress-" she stopped in shock and I looked up at her oddly before following her line of view "your father is home" she said and everyone dropped what they were doing and ran to the window.

"PAPA!" Michelle shrieked and we bolted down the stairs papa was dismounting when we made it down and Michelle was the first to greet him by jumping into his arms we quickly hugged him tightly each one talking at the same time.

Katherine Boleyn, Princess of Spain, Duchess of Wiltshire

My children had ran down the steps in excitement whilst I took each step carefully in a daze I found them in the entrance way "papa we missed you so much!" I heard one of them say and he laughed kissing each head before looking up at me.

"Katherine" he said and I took a few steps forward before running into his arms and hugging him tightly "sweetheart" he murmured into my hair before kissing me passionately I could not speak for my throat has closed in tears.

"Share him mama" Rose whined and I pulled away just a little so he could speak with the children, though his arm stayed firmly around my waist.

"Alright cam down" he said after a few moments and stared into their faces, "in two days we are all to leave for Hever Castle" they were all excited and the smiles never left their face. "Let us go inside I need to sit down in a nice chair" Thomas has never really been to Scotney and I quickly led him to the parlor and sat him down in front of the fire and had a goblet of wine brought to him.

"What was Scotland like?" Michelle asked resting her head on his knees.

"It was very cold and I missed you all greatly" he pet her head and she smiled happily, the girls sat around his legs on the floor while Anthony and William sat on the couch nearby.

"Do not bother your father with so many questions, give him time to rest" I scolded lightly.

"Tis alright Katherine" he said kissing my hand as I stood next to his chair, "their questions do not bother me now tell me what you have done while I was away" he asked relaxing back into the comfy chair.

"I am getting better at my studies papa! I am learning math, French and Spanish now!" Michelle said first wanting his attention all to herself.

"We all have been studying really hard and have not made any excuses to miss a day of class!" Catalina said quickly.

"I am proud of you all then, boys have you taken care of things?" He asked them and they nodded.

"Yes, we made sure that no one bothered us! And we went hunting" William said.

"Very good, go run along to your studies I am going to rest for a bit" they kissed him on the cheek and left to their chambers slowly.

"Everything in Scotland was okay?" I asked folding his cloak and laying it on a desk.

"The meeting went well and the contract was signed" he got up from the chair and I showed him to the bedchamber where he took off his riding clothes and fell back on the bed with a groan.

Carefully I got in the bed as well and sat down near him "I am very happy you are home safely" he opened his eyes and looked up at me.

"I missed you very much Katherine, I am just very tired and sore from my ride" I nodded and lay next to him with my head on his chest.

"Please do not leave like that again" I whispered.

"I shall not" I kissed his chest and nuzzled my face into his side holding his linen shirt tightly I never wanted to let him go again.


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