Queen Victoria
June 20th, 1519
I smiled as Henry lowered the new crown on my head before helping me up.
"You look beautiful my love. We should make our way down to the entrance of the court. They should be arriving soon." He said as he held my hand tightly and we began our journey to the front of our court where everyone seemed to be waiting.
I stood beside Henry and looked to his left to see Charles and Mary laughing at something. I felt a bang in my chest before gripping Henry's hand and looking forward to seeing many carriages riding towards us.
Once all of them stopped the third carriage opened and out stepped King Francis. His dark black hair was the first thing you spotted. His eyes landed on Henry and I before he broke out into a smile.
"Henri! Mon frère!" (Henry! My brother!) Francis said as he stepped down before walking over to Henry and I. The two men hugged before Henry turned to me.
"Francis. This is my wife, Victoria. Victoria this is King Francis." Henry introduced and I sent a smile to Francis before I went to bow but Francis stopped me.
"Pas Besoin de s'incliner. Tu es avec L'Enfant." (No need to bow. You are with child) He said and I smiled as I noticed his wife Queen Claude step out of the carriage with a hand on her belly.
"Vous êtes beaucoup trop gentil, Votre Majesté." (You are far too kind, Your Majesty.) I said and Francis grinned.
"You speak French beautifully!"
"Thank you. My father taught me." I said as Queen Claude joined us and bowed to Henry and me.
"Ah yes. The Duke of Cambridge, I hope to meet him while on this trip." He said as he and Henry turned and began their journey inside. I turned to Claude and watched her as she stared at her children being taken out of the carriage.
"They are being brought up to where my children play," I explained and she turned to me and smiled.
"I know. Last time I was here the other Queen was not to kind to them." She explained as we began making our way after the guys.
"Well, The Dowager Princess of Wales is no longer with us. I am not as she was." I said as the doors to the throne room opened and we all walked inside.
As we walked past the people of the court they all bowed lowly. Waiting by our thrones was Mary. Francis paused when he saw his former mother in law.
"Belle-mère." (Step-mother) Francis whispered as he bowed his head. I saw the sharp look Claude sent Mary earning me to raise an eyebrow.
"Francis, Bienvenue en Angleterre. C'est un Plaisir de Vous Revoir." (Francis, welcome to England. It is very good to see you again) Mary said and Francis bowed his head before we made our way to our thrones and we all sat down.
Once everyone calmed down Henry stood up and held his hands up for silence.
"Welcome! Welcome, all! Today we welcome King Francis and Queen Claude of France! They will be spending a week here in London with us before returning back to France. Tomorrow all men are welcome to compete in our joust before we hold a banquet to properly welcome them." He began and I clapped my hands.
"For our French court guests, we welcome you and do not be afraid to ask for help on what to do for the day. But for now, enjoy our wine and music before retiring to your chambers." Henry finished as he turned and sat down beside me to speak to Francis.
I turned to Claude and smiled.
"How much longer do you have?"
"Not that long. Hopefully, I can give birth when we return home." She said and I chuckled.
"Pourquoi as-tu regardé Marie de Cette façon Quand Elle t'a accueilli?" (Why did you look at Mary like that when she welcomed you?) I asked earning her to freeze as she held her water goblet.
"Elle n'est pas innocente." (She is not innocent)
"Qu'a-t-Elle fait?"(What did she do?) I asked as I felt my child kick inside of me and my hand flew to my stomach. Claude stared at me for a moment before sighing.
"Elle a couché avec mon Mari après la mort de son Mari." (She slept with my husband after her husband died.) She hissed and I raised an eyebrow at her before nodding.
My gaze went to Mary who was dancing around with Charles. I turned to Henry and watched as he glared at the back of Charles's head.
"First my wife now my sister," Henry muttered as he stood up. I quickly turned back to Claude and smiled.
"The children will be at the joust tomorrow. Will yours?"
"Oui! Francis wants Henri and Charlotte to meet tomorrow." She said and I smiled.
"Henri, though I did not birth him he is very much my son. Much like Mary is my daughter." I stated and Claude smiled.
"Do you think you are having a girl or a boy?"
"Only God knows. Though Henry has his heir now. I want my own little princess." I whispered as I stood up and wrapped my hands around my belly.
"Ãtes-Vous bien Victoria?" (Are you well Victoria?) Francis asked and I nodded as I bowed my head.
"I am well Francis. Just a bit tired after today." I explained and he smiled as he offered me his arms.
"Will you be at the joust tomorrow?"
"Yes along with my children," I said as he guided me to the doors. I watched as the guards opened the doors for me and Francis let go of my arm and bowed his head to me.
"En attendant de Revoir Victoria." (Until we meet again Victoria.) He said and I smiled as I turned and made my way out of the throne room and began my journey back to my bedchambers.
King Francis
Queen Claude