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“It would see time has snuck up on me. It does my heart good to see you here once more.”

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“You have returned.” The simple sentence brought a smile to her face. After falling as ill as she had in the last round of illness to strike London he had been sent back for safety. And now, now he was here again standing before her. How they would proceed again though, she was unsure. “It makes me so very happy to see you in England once more.”

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She recognized that look. Oh the well behaved prince had something up his sleeve, but what she wasn’t sure. Smirking at him, her bright red hair glowed in the warmth of the summer sun. “Alright, you have convinced me. Will you be accompanying me then to this Chateau of Anjou? After all, we both know how easily I get bored staying in a place alone for too long.”

“Oh, well, I can’t help you with that, I’m afraid.” He smiled softly at his friend, before biting his lip, his eyes shining with mischief. “Well, I might have somewhere for you: the Chateau of Anjou. It’s lovely, tranquil, and perfect for you to just forget about politics for a while.”

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“And what is there left to say dear girl? Am I not still the daughter of la grande meretrice in your father’s eyes? Am I not still illegitimate in their eyes?” Elizabeth asked, a brow raised. No, she would not have her people live in fear again. She could not do that again. “I fear England has enjoyed and prospered in freedom away from Rome. But, for the sake of avoiding war, I will hear what he has to say.”

“Thanks, your Majesty.” Lucrezia lowered her head in a gesture of respect. “I hope, we will be able to talk about the relations between you and the Vatican and to keep up a … peaceful cooperation. My father, the pope, is not interested in war.”

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January 15th 1559-May 28th 1533

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Elizabeth smiled at the little prince, offering him a long finger to hold.                                                 “Do not tell your siblings but I think you shall be my favorite. Sweet                                                   little prince. He’s such a sweet boy already.”

“Of course you may.”

The baby began to babble as Catherine placed him on Elizabeth’s lap, staring up at the girl with wide eyes. 

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♔ In your life you suffered carrying your cross; they punished you, humiliated you, they trampled on your dignity. Your pain now ended, you are in heaven.

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Hey all, sorry for the delay on things. I had an MRI on my foot/ankle today and my great great aunt passed away this week. I will be back tomorrow full swing 

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Grinning at the baby boy, she tapped his nose gently and looked up at Catherine. “May I hold him? I promise I will be most careful with him.”

Catherine smiled, watching as Hercule  grasped onto Elizabeth’s finger.

“I do. He hasn’t taken his eyes off you since you came in.”

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My loving people, We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit our selves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery; but I assure you I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust. I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm: to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you in the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the mean time, my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.

Elizabeth I’s Speech at Tilbury on the eve of the Spanish Armada’s Attempted Invasion of England, 1588. (via xaedificare)

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FANGIRL CHALLENGE || (9/100) Movies » Elizabeth: The Golden Age ↳ “You see a leaf fall, and you think you know which way the wind blows. Well, there is a wind coming, Madame, that will sweep away your pride.” “I, too, can command the wind, sir! I have a hurricane in me that will strip Spain bare if you dare to try me!”

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“Do you really think so?” The teen smiled at the baby, offering him her finger.

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“I think he likes you.”

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                                               by the grace of god,                                                    queen of france,                                                 mother of the king

                                                          selective & original catherine de medici                                                                           based on HISTORY

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Like this for a starter :) 

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Portraits of Queen Elizabeth I of England

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** Draconigena440 liked for a starter! **

“It has been some time, I fear it is my fault. Time escaped me and before I knew it months have gone by. How have you been? It brings me much joy to see you back in court.”

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"I am well enough now, thank you child." The queen smiled, her eyes exhausted. "I am glad to see you arrived here."

“Oh no, there’s no need for an excuse, Your Majesty! I hope you are doing better now”, Lucrezia replied friendly.