The King Did Something Really Awkward
In a desperate bid to secure the legitimacy of his son’s birth, King James undertook extraordinary measures, gathering around 40 witnesses for a Privy Council meeting. This spectacle aimed to dispel doubts surrounding the birth of James Francis Edward Stuart.
However, Anne distanced herself from the proceedings, raising suspicions about the legitimacy of her half-brother. Unbeknownst to King James, his fervent efforts to secure the future of his Catholic heir would soon be overshadowed by the impending challenges to his own reign, setting the stage for further tumult in Anne’s already tumultuous life.
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