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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.
As we arrive in Buckingham, I have the servants care for our belongings and the governess take the girls to their chambers for a nap. I smile as I look at Elizabeth, and sit in a chair, tired from the journey.
I am pleased to be here. It shall be good for us all.
Anna Stafford Duchess of Buckingham
Posts : 637 Join date : 2011-11-24 Age : 36 Location : England
Having just been returned from court, i am feeling different. I begin to fear Princess Margaret may be right. In a panic I have my physician visit me and with great shock he confirms that I am indeed carrying my fifth child. I burst in tears as I cannot come to terms with these dark tidings. I sob loudly as my servants uncomfortably look on, not knowing how to react. I instruct the governess to remain with the children as I wish to be alone.
what am I to do? Charles will be most angry! What have we done?
Charles Brandon Duke of Suffolk
Posts : 6664 Join date : 2011-11-24 Age : 47 Location : England
A servant entered into Anna's sitting room, delivering a note for her. Then he bowed deeply and left the room
My beloved Anna, I know you're spending good time with our daughters in Buckingham. I trust Catalina and Jane are enjoying the journey. But I need talking with you urgently. I heard that you fainted, recently. Then, I ask you to come back to court as soon as possible. I'm worried about your health. You can bring Charlie and Edward with you. I wish to see them. With all my love Charles
Anna Stafford Duchess of Buckingham
Posts : 637 Join date : 2011-11-24 Age : 36 Location : England
Secluded in my sitting room, I receive a letter from Charles. I have been in tears for days with all that is happening. Lady Nan made it clear as well as Margaret that he does not love me and would not marry me even if we have 4 children....soon to be 5. My servants look on helplessly, not knowing how to react. I burst in tears again as I read his letter. I do NOT wish to return to court. I am frightened and feel alone and now I feel as I must find a husband but never will due to my condition. I touch my stomach and feel nauseous at the thought of giving birth again. I wipe my tears on the back of my hand and take a deep breath as I instruct my servants to pack my my things yet again as well as all my children. i shall take the boys with me . As I ready myself, I think of what Charles wishes to talk to me about. I truly hope Margaret did not say anything about my condition. I shall try to hide it as long as I can.. I then ask my servants to help me into a better fitting gown and to lace me every tightly as to hide any signs of pregnancy.
Anna Stafford Duchess of Buckingham
Posts : 637 Join date : 2011-11-24 Age : 36 Location : England
Subject: Re: Anna's sitting room Fri Jan 15, 2016 3:11 am
I continue to sit in my sitting room. Eyes red from all of the crying, thinking about all that was said to me by Nan and Margaret. Their voices go on and on in my head seemingly echoing. To never be his wife is painful. The fact that that was all I wanted to do was to be his wife. The time I wanted to tell him that I was to leave the look on his face and I could not go thru with it. I could not have someone else to raise our children. I could not love another man the way in which I would ever love him. His love was important to me. To hear him say "I want you" made me happy. So at this point all I want to do is stay here away from others fearing that they would notice that I am again with his child. I know he would say that he wanted me to have the King find me a husband but deep down he did not want this. What am I do, what does he wish to talk to me about and worse what will I say.
Subject: Anna's sitting room 
Fri May 11, 2012 1:36 pm
