"As a child, I have watched my father break my mother's heart and make her miserable. I never knew how much my mother was suffering until I grew. She made sure that I was prepared to take the throne as she believed it was my destiny to be Queen. When I do take the crown, I will do my best to bring peace and prosperity to England."
Princess Elizabeth 1st Catherine Tudor of Wales and England
-Daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
-Elder twin sister of Princess Mary Tudor of England.
-Older half-sister of Princess Elizabeth 2nd Tudor of England and Prince Edward Tudor of England.
-She was named after her beloved mother and grandmother on her father's side, in honor of her grandmother.
-Nicknames: Ellie, Eliza-Kate, Precious Jewel, or the Tudor Rose.
-Known as the Tudor Rose and the Favorite Daughter of Henry VIII.
"I will accept no queen but my mother and my beloved sister."
Princess Mary Tudor of England
-Daughter of King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon.
-Younger twin sister of Princess Elizabeth of Wales and England.
-Nicknames: Little sister (Elizabeth) or Pearl (Henry).
-Titles: Princess of England and Lady Mary Tudor.
-Older half-sister of Princess Elizabeth 2nd Tudor of England and Prince Edward Tudor of England.
-It was rumored that Mary's relationship with her twin sister was one of the closest bonds ever seen in the eyes of the English court.
-It was also rumored that Mary would rather see her own sister on the throne of England, other than her father.
"As the daughter of a great monarch, it is my greatest honor to be a member of a royal family. If there is a time where my sister, Princess Elizabeth 1st, takes the throne, I will gladly do what I can to help her."
Princess Elizabeth 2nd of England
-Daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
-Younger half-sister of Princess Elizabeth Tudor 1st of Wales and England and Princess Mary Tudor of England.
-Nicknames: Little sister (Elizabeth 1st and Mary) and Lizzy (everyone close to her).
-Older half-sister of Prince Edward of England.
-It was rumored that Elizabeth 2nd was named after her eldest half-sister, Elizabeth 1st, and Henry's mother, Elizabeth of York (even though Elizabeth 1st was named after her grandmother).
"With God as my witness, I am proud that England will, one day, have a ruler such as you."- To Elizabeth 1st
King Henry VIII Tudor of England
-Father of Princess Elizabeth 1st Tudor of Wales and England, Princess Mary Tudor of England, Princess Elizabeth 2nd Tudor of England, and Prince Edward of England.
-Husband of Catherine of Aragon (divorced), Anne Boleyn (beheaded), Jane Seymour (died), Anne of Cleves (divorced), Katherine Howard (beheaded), and Katherine Parr (survived).
-Titles: the The King of England and Supreme Head of the Church.
-When his eldest twin daughter, Elizabeth 1st, was born and went through many illnesses but survived them all, he made sure that she would keep the title 'Princess of Wales' as it was her birthright. Even though he did end up having a son with Jane Seymour.
-Out of all four of his living children, he was very close with Elizabeth.
"You were always meant to be the Queen of England, my Elizabeth. It's your God-given destiny to bring prosperity and peace to England. I know in my heart that you will be known as Elizabeth, the Great Queen of England."
Catherine of Aragon (divorced)
-Mother of Princess Elizabeth 1st and Princess/Lady Mary Tudor of England.
-Former wife of King Henry VIII of England.
-When both of her daughters were born, she did everything in her power to make sure that their security and titles were secured and in place.
-While she was not allowed to visit her youngest twin daughter after the divorce with Henry, her eldest twin daughter did what she could to visit her, especially when she was on her deathbed.
"Catherine's daughter shouldn't be holding the title of Princess of Wales! My daughter is the rightful heir to the throne!"- About Elizabeth 1st and her daughter, Elizabeth 2nd
Anne Boleyn (beheaded)
-Mother of Princess Elizabeth 2nd Tudor of England. The first stepmother of Princess Elizabeth 1st and Princess/Lady Mary Tudor of England.
-Former wife of King Henry VIII Tudor of England.
-During the Great Matter, she was very hostile towards Catherine of Aragon and her two daughters. However, when Henry VIII found out she was hostile towards Elizabeth 1st, he made sure that she paid for it.
-After the birth of her daughter, she became close with Elizabeth 1st once she realized that Henry VIII wouldn't give up his eldest daughter's title to their daughter.
"You are truly the Jewel of England, Elizabeth. Even though they call you the Tudor Rose, it is my truest belief that you should be called the Jewel of England, because you shine above all of the rest."- To Elizabeth 1st
Jane Seymour (died)
-Mother of Prince Edward Tudor of England. The second stepmother of Princess Elizabeth 1st and Princess/Lady Mary Tudor of England.
-Former wife of King Henry VIII.
-When she came to court to be Lady-in-Waiting to Anne Boleyn, she became friends with Elizabeth 1st and soon started to court Elizabeth 1st's father, the King.
-Once she became Queen and became pregnant, Jane spent a lot of her time with Elizabeth 1st as well as the other royal children, becoming close with them. She did what she could to get the girls into their father's good graces, even though Elizabeth 1st was already in his good graces.
-During her labor with Edward, Elizabeth 1st was there by her side and she named Elizabeth 1st and Mary the godmothers of her son.
"I am most grateful for Your Highness' help and kindness. I will never forget it."
Anne of Cleves (divorced)
-The third stepmother of Princess Elizabeth 1st and Princess/Lady Mary Tudor of England. The second Prince Edward of England.
-Former wife of King Henry VIII Tudor of England.
-Her eldest step daughter helped her during her stay in the English court and helped her come out of her shell.
"All I have tried to do was to be close friends with Their Highnesses, Princess Elizabeth 1st and Princess Mary! They just push me away! As if I was dust on their sleeves!" -About Elizabeth 1st and Mary
Katherine Howard (beheaded)
- The fourth stepmother of Princess Elizabeth 1st and Princess/Lady Mary Tudor of England, the third stepmother of Princess/Lady Elizabeth 2nd Tudor of England, and the second stepmother of Prince Edward of England.
-Former wife of King Henry VIII Tudor of England.
-When she first met Henry VIII Tudor of England's children, she wasn't sure if she would get on well with them, especially Elizabeth 1st.
-To Elizabeth 1st and Mary, Katherine was too childish to be the Queen of England.
"I do hope you and I will be the closest of friends, Your Royal Highness. Your father speaks so highly of you and expresses how proud he is of you. Now, I can see why." - To Elizabeth 1st
Katherine Parr (survived)
-The fifth stepmother of Princess Elizabeth 1st and Princess/Lady Mary Tudor of England, the fourth stepmother of Princess/Lady Elizabeth 2nd of England, and the third stepmother of Prince Edward of England.
-Wife of King Henry VIII Tudor of England.
-When she courted and married Henry, she became close with all of Henry's children.
"The moment I laid eyes on Her Royal Highness, I knew that we were meant to be together. It would be a moment in my life that I would never forget." - About Elizabeth 1st
Prince James of France
-Parents: King Francis 1st and Queen Claude of France.
-Betrothed/Lover: Princess Elizabeth 1st of England.
-Throughout his childhood, he was close with Elizabeth 1st and despite that they were from different kingdoms, they frequently wrote letters to each other.
-During his time of knowing Elizabeth, he had grown close to her and they became close friends, even though he grew to have a love interest in her.