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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.
Her view blurred by the tears that flow along her face irresistibly, Emilie see the men who take away the coffin, a lump in her troat, feeling heartache, she realize that now, even Margaret's coffin and body that did still remain as traces of her wonderful existance, of this wonderful person that she was, will be buried and disappear for ever. She feel that her presence here isn't useful anymore and once the coffin have leave the chapel, she release softly Wolsey's hand, whisper him.
See you later, Thomas.
She put a daughterly kiss on his cheek and get up, then walk along the corridor between the rank of benchs, she recognize many familiar faces in the crowd but without really seeing them, taken in the immense sadness that she feel from her best friend's lost. As she advance closer to the entrance, she see her friend Mary on a bench, Margaret's sister, in her face and eyes full of tears like hers and of sadness, she read the same pain and sadness than hers, she know that they was the two closer people to Margaret, the two who loved her the most, with her brother the king, she join on her bench her fastly, hug her tightly and whisper softly, her voice shaking slighty.
Mary ... my dear.
I squeezed Royce's hand when they took away Margaret's coffin.I couldn't breath in that moment the pain was unbearable.I closed my eyes trying to calm myself when I felt that someone hugged me.I opened my eyes slowly to see Emilie.I hugged her back tightly ,knowing that she feel the same pain and sorrow like me.
''Emilie...''
I managed to say through the tears.
Anthony Knivert Gentleman of the Royal Household
Posts : 696 Join date : 2011-12-02 Age : 38 Location : England
The ceremony was very sad yet honorable. As the priest spoke I looked up and couldn't help but notice Alfonsina with her husband. She looked so beautiful. I also noticed her belly was no longer swollen, so she must have given birth.
My attention was then turned back to Charles when I heard him say his sisters name. I looked back and saw little Eleanor Brandon. Although, she was no longer young she had blossomed into a beautiful woman.
"Nora it's great to see you again. You look..." I was stumped for words.
Emilie De Fontanay Countess of Anjou
Posts : 848 Join date : 2011-11-24 Age : 28 Location : England, Eastnor Castle
I squeezed Royce's hand when they took away Margaret's coffin.I couldn't breath in that moment the pain was unbearable.I closed my eyes trying to calm myself when I felt that someone hugged me.I opened my eyes slowly to see Emilie.I hugged her back tightly ,knowing that she feel the same pain and sorrow like me.
''Emilie...''
I managed to say through the tears.
Emilie hug her back even tighter, feeling the distress of her friend, the same like hers and simply answer her in a tender tone.
Yes, I am here now ...
She remain silent for a while, leaning her head Mary's shoulder, feeling unable to talk with her sobs and tears and that Mary feel like her, just hugging her and rocking her and herself slighty, feeling slighty comforted by the love that unite them like it united both of them to Margaret, hoping to transmit it to Mary for bring her some comfort, then she whisper softly, her voice still shaking.
I will always be there for you ... my dear Mary.
Mary Rose Tudor Princess of England
Posts : 1988 Join date : 2011-11-24 Location : England
"Charles hugged tightly Eleanor and nodded slowly with his head. While the coffin was leaving chapel, he looked at Alfonsina. She looked sincerly so sorry for him. Then he turned to his sister and sighed deeply"
Thank you for coming, sister. I missed you...Oh, do you remember lady Nan, right?
"He asked, drying fastly a tear came out from his eyes"
Eleanor Brandon Lady-in-waiting
Posts : 192 Join date : 2012-06-29 Location : England
As I hugged my brother I felt eyes upon me, I looked to my left and saw the very handsome Anthony Knivert. I curtsied, "Thank you Lord Knivert" I smiled. I then saw the Princess Mary Rose, and my smile faded quickly. "Will you excuse me my lord." I said and walked over to the princess.
"Your highness..." I said with a curtsy "I'm terribly sorry for your loss."
Catherine Willoughby Duchess of Suffolk
Posts : 609 Join date : 2011-11-25 Location : suffolk
Catherine walked into the church, she knew she was very late although she wanted to pay her respects for a much respected woman. She wore all black, with a black veil covering her face. She sat at the back and prayed quietly.
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Emilie De Fontanay Countess of Anjou
Posts : 848 Join date : 2011-11-24 Age : 28 Location : England, Eastnor Castle
I closed my eyes as she hugged me even more tightly,feeling a little better now that I know that she is here.
''We have lost her Emilie''
I nodded to her weakly and whispered.
''Thank you dear Emilie...''
Emilie, feeling that even if she is as sad as her, she have to be strong for can support Mary, she release her slighty for can look in her eyes and tell her with a intense glance while wiping her tears off her face delicately with her fingers and she shake her head softly.
No we hadn't really lost her ... her soul is still there somewhere, in a better place and is still there in our hearts and memories and she will never really leave us, because she love us very much and she know how much we love her.
She kiss her forehead softly and shiver as she feel the coldness of the air of the chapel and tell her softly.
Of nothing, I am here for you, always. But I think we should leave now, the ceremony is ended now and it's frozen here, please come with me to my rooms and have a lunch together, you will be much better than here and it will surely make you some good to eat something, allright ?
Mary Rose Tudor Princess of England
Posts : 1988 Join date : 2011-11-24 Location : England
I almost didn't recognized Charles sister when she came over to me.She has changed and I had not seen for a long time.
''Thank you,Lady Brandon...And thank you for coming''
I said weakly then turned to Emilie again.
''You are right Emilie she will always be in our hearts...You go Emilie i just want to stay a litter more here.I am not ready yet to leave ,but I will come in your rooms later alright?
I said squeezing her hand gently.
Emilie De Fontanay Countess of Anjou
Posts : 848 Join date : 2011-11-24 Age : 28 Location : England, Eastnor Castle
Royce was holding Mary's trembling hand in his. As the coffin left the chapel, he helped her to stand up and kept on walking slowly towars door. Then he crossed, glanced at Katerina once more time and left the chapel with Mary
Thomas More Courtier
Posts : 815 Join date : 2011-12-06 Location : England
Margaret crossed and stood up. She curtsied respectfully at lord Brandon as he spoke to Alfonsina. She looked around to see Thomas, but she couldn't see him around. The chapel was still too crowded. So she walked outside chapel, hoping to meet her brother
Inigo Lopez Mendoza Spanish Ambassador
Posts : 624 Join date : 2012-04-19 Location : Spain
Nan was standing there hardly. When Charles asked she was fine or not she just smiled and nodded. Then she saw Charles' sister Eleanor. When did she come here? She bowed her kindly and tried to smile. Appearently Eleanor didnt recognize Nan. She just stood next to Charles. Ceremony was over. Charles walked after coffin with others. Nan prayed for Margaret last time silently. She crossed and left the chapel in silence.
Hearing everyone leaving the chapel in his back, the place finding again its usual calm and peace, Thomas bow respectuously before the coffin of the princess, put again his hat upon her head then he kneel, join his hands, lose his eyes and pray for her soul. Then he make another player for his parents's soul, his children's healthness and future, then he pray for a long time for his sister, asking Him to bring her His light and lead her back to the path of virtue and reason and to hold her away of tentations, lust and deadly sins, then he open again his eyes, get up and cross himself, then leave the chapel.
Katerina heard as everyone else in court that Princess Margaret has died.She one of her dark dress. It was a dark purple one. Simple one. Unfortunalety she didnt have black one. As she came there she saw few people. She sat by herself and even began to pray for Princess' soul.
Arthur never met or knew the princess. But, he had to pay his respects. He was just that type of person. Death was something personal to him; he had witnessed it alot. Arthur turned his head, and saw a firy haired woman. Hmm, there seemed to be something about her....he just could not put his finger on. Though, he just shrugged and looked on.
Katherine wasnt sitting next to anyone or talking to anyone. She sighed deeply and wished she could be there for Margaret when she was away. Maybe her illness was deathly but at least she could try to takae her pain away. Suddenly she noticed a blonde man coming into chapel and looking directly at her. She wondered there was something with her. Why he was looking at Katerina. She tried to smile a little bit confused. Then she heard Royce's voice from somewhere. She saw him with Mary Rose. She sighed and looked down silently.
Arthur had to know who she was, now. This was going to bother him; if he did not speak to her. 'Ah, screw it! I must speak to her,' he thought. He moved from his seat, and moved to the closets seat to her. He sat behind her, and stared at the back of her head. Arthur had to admit it......she had incredibly beautiful hair. It was not the usual red....most women had. And, the funeral was finally over. He paid his las respects and, tapped the woman's shoulder. "My lady," he said.
Subject: Re: Princess Margaret's Funeral 
Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:05 am
