All the witches, wizards, astrologers, soothsayers and physicians in the kingdom assured the couple that they would indeed have a son. This is just what the father wanted to hear. Having a son was not just his desire; it was his obsession. No one close to the couple dared to think the baby could be anything but a boy. And so the father prepared for the delivery like one would prepare for a royal ball. The finest bed was brought in, parties were thrown and days were counted until the joyful event. Names were chosen: Edward or Henry. And finally the day came. The laboring mother-to-be was ushered into her private chamber, she prayed to her God that He would give her a son, and a few hours later the cries of a newborn child were heard. But to the disappointment of all, the child was a girl. The mother was distraught. The father was outraged. And those in the kingdom who hated the father, rejoiced. And so began the life of the future first Queen of England, Elizabeth Tudor. Born in a......
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