A gloved hand appeared first resting lightly on the arm of the assisting footman. Her maid descended immediately behind her.
The princess was wearing a deep green velveteen dress. A small veil of fine lace rested over her face, lending her an air of mystery and refinement. As she stepped forward from the carriage, her movements were graceful, clearly the result of years of careful courtly training.
The courtyard of Whitehall Palace had fallen into a respectful hush. English nobles, adorned in their finest silks and jewels, observed the moment with keen interest, aware that this encounter carried significant political weight.
Princess Madeleine approached Henry's procession and executed a flawless curtsy, her skirts spreading elegantly around her. "Your Highness,"
