Beware, Pricness Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

Elizabeth had arrived at Somerset House, she had acknowledged the salutes of the guards. Elizabeth had told Kat about the whole incodent with the Queen. Kat had told her she needed to get out of there. At least Elizabeth has a trusting and loyal friend. She is at least trying to help her. There are a lot of people now too that make themselves seem trustworthy then they're not and they become stuck up and act too good for you. That's when a best friend comes into place. One you've had for so long and gets you through anything.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

It was a cold windy day in the winter. Queen Mary had approached Elizabeth asking her if she had been going to church. Elizabeth had told her well yes twice daily. Elizabeth knew Mary had been hearing reports of this. Hmm..sounds like the town of Armour. Something happens and it's out within a day. Then Mary had told Elizabeth that she was becoming more like her mother everyday, causing trouble in the kingdom. Elizabeth had been furious with Queen Mary now. Her cheeks were red and she was hot. I would be furious too. I get that a lot where people tell me I'm just like my mom or look just like her. And if anyone were to talk about my mom to my face I'd  be furious too. I'd stick up for her, especially if she wasn't there to defend herself.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

So now Elizabeth and Sir William were trying to think of men that Queen Mary could marry. The first one they thought of was Reginald Pole. He was the prince of the Catholic Church. He had still been in Rome ever since Elizabeth's father banished him twenty years ago. Elizabeth had told Sir William that Mary had been in love with Reginald years ago, she had just been considering the idea. Then they had thought of another man, Edward Courtenay. Elizabeth had said that he thinks very highly of himself. I think he would be perfect for Queen Mary then. I mean doesn't she think the same way? Kind of? She's pretty bossy and likes telling people what to do. Maybe they will end up marrying. 

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

Elizabeth's heart had ached from the departure of her cousin, Catherine as the news Queen Mary had given them. It had been time that Queen Mary had to marry. Then, people believed that it was right for a women to not rule on her own. The choice of a husband for the queen was very important. Not only to make her happy but to make the country better. I think that is right too. I wouldn't want to be ruling on my own I don't think. That would be where the king would come in. Two people should be ruling the country not one like here today we have Obama ruling our country pretty much. And look how good that is going.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

It was a day in October and Elizabeth had received a letter from her cousin, Catherine Knollys. She had been the daughter of Elizabeth's mother's sister. She was married to Sir Francis Knollys. Elizabeth had not seen her cousin for quite a long time and Catherine was begging Elizabeth to come see her. Catherine had come to visit Elizabeth and brought Lettice, Catherine's five year old daughter. Elizabeth, her cousin, and Lettice had taken a walk through the garden to talk. Catherine wanted to talk to her freely about it. Catherine had told Elizabeth they were leaving to move to France. It was her husband's choice. The queen made it impossible for them to stay there. I am not liking Queen Mary at all. She seems rude and she's driving people out of the town. Hopefully, very soon, Elizabeth becomes queen.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

Elizabeth and Queen Mary were still arguing and were not very close anymore. Queen Mary had been kind of rude and bossy. Mary had called her first parliament. She had demanded that her mother's marriage to their father declared lawful. That had officially removed the stain of bastardy from Mary. Now she had no intention for doing the same favor for Elizabeth's mother and her.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

Elizabeth had removed her prayer book, gave it to Queen Mary, and kissed it in memory of her  brother, the king Edward. Mary did give her a rosary though. Elizabeth had carried it and was saying prayers over the beads, counting them one by one. She had gone to mass only because she had to. She ended up finding an excuse as she had a headache, stomacheache, and a touch of choler. So she ended up not attending to church. She probably didn't want to go because Mary had changed the religion a little different and maybe didn't feel comfortable going. And Elizabeth had thought why she would change it after her brother and dad had kept it the way the religion and the church was. I would be unhappy and kind of uncomfortable too.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

Elizabeth was having supper with the queen and had been in a good mood. She had been dressed by maids in a black velvet gown with french sleeves over a white damask petticoat. Kat had no longer been with Elizabeth as her governess. Elizabeth was now twenty, but she had still kept relying on Kat as she always had her companionship. Elizabeth had always carried a prayer book with her. Queen Mary had told her to get rid of her prayer book she had hanging off her wrist. Elizabeth of course, had to obey her as the queen. Elizabeth kind of thought to herself, must be nice being a queen and having so much power. I wouldn't think there would be anything wrong of having a prayer book. You could always use it and it's a good thing you carry around that kind of stuff or something like a rosary. It shows you have belief and it's important to you. I'm disliking Mary as a queen. Of course when someone is in charge, they think they can do everything and anything they want.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

Elizabeth had ridden out to meet a new queen. This queen had been close to her and they hadn't seen each other in five years. The queen was now Mary, Elizabeth's stepsister. As Mary came, Elizabeth had jump down from her horse and knelt down on the dirt for respect to Mary. Mary had came up to Elizabeth and immediately rose her up. They were so surprised to see each other after five years. I think Mary is sweet. Sweeter than Elizabeth's dead brother, Edward ever was. At least Mary acknowledges her and gives some attention to Elizabeth. But why wouldn't she after not seeing her that long. 

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

It was now the tenth of July and John Dudley informed Queen Jane that she has to make her husband, Guildford, the king now that King Edward is dead. Jane had called together some privy councillors and told them that if the crown really belongs to her then she would make her husband a duke. But she wouldn't consent to make him king. I think that Queen Jane should make him king. She is already queen. Why wouldn't she make her husband king? It only makes sense. If I were a queen, I would want my husband to be a king as well, not a duke.

Beware, Princess Elizabeth: Carolyn Meyer

It had been a few days after King Edward's death. Many events had come. Sir William Cecil visited Elizabeth at Hatfield. Elizabeth recovered from her fever and felt like her old self again. On July 9th, Lady Jane was taken to Syon House, one of the royal palaces, where her father-in-law had knelt and solemnly informed her of the death of the king and of her succession. Feeling better and getting rid of that fever would help me but I don't think I could get over my brother's death. I wouldn't know what to do. I would be even more lonely without my parents AND my brother. I would hope to have the strength like Elizabeth does and keep on living. I just think that would be a depressing life. But there are other people in her life and as well, mine that love her other than her family. It would still be hard though and a very tough time to go through.