buckybitchinbarnes:THIS DAY IN HISTORY: October 12th, 1537- Edward VI is bornKing Henry VIII’s cou
buckybitchinbarnes:THIS DAY IN HISTORY: October 12th, 1537- Edward VI is bornKing Henry VIII’s court rejoiced when rumors about Queen Jane’s pregnancy started spreading, although no official announcement was made. Elizabeth Norton writes how; “By late May it was noted that she would soon be appearing in an open-laced gown, signifying her status as a pregnant woman.”During her pregnancy, Jane Seymour had a craving for quails – a great delicacy – and Henry shipped quails from Calais to please his pregnant wife, as did Lady Mary in June. On the 9th of October, Jane went into labor. For three days and three night she suffered, but on the 12th she finally gave birth to a healthy baby boy. “That night there were bonfires lit in the streets, with music and impromptu feasts. Hogsheads of wine were distributed and further guns were shot in celebration of the news with the noise going on past 10 p.m. that night.” -- source link
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