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Please follow the "Timeline" topic in "Announcement". Especially the historical characters! - Anne Boleyn
January 1533 - Henry & Anne Boleyn marry in a secret ceremony March 1533 - Thomas Cranmer is appointed Archbishop of Canterbury. May 1533 - Archbishop Thomas Cranmer declares the marriage of King Henry VIII and Queen Katherine of Aragon to be invalid May 1533 - Thomas Cranmer validates King Henry VIII& Anne Boleyn's marriage June 1533 - Coronation of
Anne Boleyn Summer 1533 - Sir Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex begins an investigation into the activities of Sir Thomas More June 1533 - Parliament extinguishes Papal authority in England. June 1533 - Mary Tudor, younger sister of Henry VIII, dies at Westhorpe, Suffolk.
July 1533 - It is reported that Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk and George Boleyn, caught up with the French court. While they were there both Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey and Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond became violently sick, at the same time. Richmond was so ill, that for a while, it was feared he might die. July 1533 - Pope Clement VII excommunicates King Henry VIII & his advisers (including Thomas Cranmer) JSeptember 1533 - Anne Boleyn gives birth to Princess Elizabeth Tudor November 1533 - Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII's illegitimate son, marries Mary Howard (daughter of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk)
Anne Boleyn is said to have worked for this pairing.
Posts : 37 Join date : 2015-02-15 Location : England
Subject: Re: The Alamedas Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:22 pm
Prince Alfonso d'Aragona of Naples entered the walls of the monastery, just arriving he had indeed a long journey and he sighed while he looked around, so much had he learned of the treatment of the Queen of Castile and Leon who so happened to be his cousin through his mother the Princess Juana of Naples. Looking over "please tell her majesty I have arrived, give her this letter" He requested most respectfully handing over a letter as he had received a summons from his mother to aid in the assistance of their cousin, he was to be a King of Naples when he reached the proper age as his mother was regent and Princess of the Kingdom soon to become Queen in a mere months time.
Alfonso took in his surroundings it would be his first time in Spain, he was merely a young teenager but he was a strong young man indeed. looking ahead with his eyes he was dark complected in a way and looked very much of Spanish origin like his mother, he clearly looked nothing like his father either and he stayed waiting for his approval to meet with the Queen.
Joanna of Castille Queen of Spain
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Subject: Re: The Alamedas Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:46 pm
I was asked for an audience by the Prince of Naples, and naturally my curiosity was piqued. I met with him among the monastery walls and smiled at his appearance. "Your Highness, what brings you to Tordesillas this day?"
Jacque Storm Writer
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Subject: Re: The Alamedas Wed Jun 15, 2016 7:30 pm
Alfonso looked at the Queen in front of him and bowed his head respectfully "I have come with my mother but we were separated I became so enthused by the art within these walls I am afraid I've lost her" Alfonso told her and chuckled a bit. "I've been made aware she wished a alliance with you I do look forward to it " he told her as he stood there in front of her "shall we walk together your majesty?" he asked.
Joanna of Castille Queen of Spain
Posts : 160 Join date : 2011-11-29 Location : Spain
Subject: Re: The Alamedas Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:47 pm
"A walk would be lovely," I said, offering him to take my arm. Let' us not spoil this day with politics, what of the art inspired you so?"
Jacque Storm Writer
Posts : 37 Join date : 2015-02-15 Location : England
Subject: Re: The Alamedas Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:10 pm
Alfonso indeed hated politics it wasn't his favorite subject but when the Queen spoke the words she did he couldn't help but smile and laugh a bit "very well then your majesty, as I too am not a fan of such things myself" he smiled and took her arm within her own "I do after all hear enough of it from my teacher" he spoke and chuckled a bit.
Beginning to walk with her he heard her questions "the art was spectacular, it was the many colors which caught my eye within it and the hard work the artist must have put into such art to have it done, surely it was a job well done for the artist as the work was exquisite" he complimented "I have a interest in art and music but even archery is a pleasure of mine" he commented once more honestly.
"And you your majesty, what is it that you enjoy most of all?" he asked.
Joanna of Castille Queen of Spain
Posts : 160 Join date : 2011-11-29 Location : Spain
Subject: Re: The Alamedas Mon Jun 20, 2016 10:41 pm
"Only sometimes do I miss the days when I would listen in on my husband's council talking of strategies and new laws to be passed. I liked to think it was my permission being granted in those cases, and not Philip's."
It was a long time since I'd had any conversation with someone other than my ladies, who liked to hear tales of my time with the Spanish court, and the ambassador who only carried bad news.
"Art is the extension of one's soul, I believe. When you love a work of art you also connect with the artist's soul."
"I also love archery. It was one of my best talents. I always despised embroidery and such."
Subject: The Alamedas 
Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:14 pm
