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The Funeral of Jane Guildford, Duchess of Northumberland - 01 Feb 1555

On This Day (01 Feb) in 1555, the funeral was held for Jane Guildford, Duchess of Northumberland, at All Saints' Church, Chelsea (now known as 'Chelsea Old Church').

Jane had died at nearby Chelsea Manor in January 1555; two dates have been given for her death - 15 Jan (given at her PostMortem Inquisition) and 22 Jan (recorded on her tomb).

The Tudor manor house of Chelsea had been granted to Jane by Mary I "for life" in 1554, following her petitions; it had previously been confiscated following her husband John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland's arrest and subsequent Act of Attainder for high treason in 1553.

Jane had written her will in 1554, in which she requested not to be embalmed after death, and to be buried "in the Parish Church of the House, where I dye" (being Chelsea) and without "Solempnitie". Her requests were to have her debts paid, and her children and servants looked after in the first instance, as "my Bodye that ys but Meate of Wormes".

Contrary to her wishes however, an elaborate funeral service was held on 01 Feb 1555, which was documented by diarist Henry Machyn. He described her coffin, taken from Chelsea Manor to the nearby church, covered by a canopy, and topped with a wax effigy. Machyn reported that many mourners were present, in addition to two heralds of arms, with the church decorated in candles, tapers, black hangings, banners of 'images' (of saints) and Jane's own banners of arms.

Jane was buried in the south-west corner of the 'More Chapel', originally built in 1528 by Sir Thomas More. An elaborate tomb dedicated to the Dowager Duchess was erected, including plaques commemorating her own ancestry, although this has been 'mutilated' over time. Matching brass plates depicting herself and her children were made, although only the one depicting Jane and her daughters survive. Following her own death in 1620, her youngest surviving daughter Katherine, Countess of Huntingdon, was buried alongside her mother.

The Funeral of Jane Guildford, Duchess of Northumberland - 01 February 1555

On 01 February 1555, the funeral of Jane Guildford, Duchess of Northumberland, widow of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, was held at

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Guildford Dudley, Husband of Lady Jane Grey

Guildford Dudley, Husband of Lady Jane Grey

19th C. image of Guildford Dudley from the (c) Palace of Westminster; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation “Your loving and obedient son wishes unto your grace long life in this world with as much joy and comfort, as did I wish to myself, and in the world to come joy everlasting. Your most humble son to his death, G. Duddley” – note in a prayerbook from Guildford to his father-in-law,…

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It just saddens me how much of a bad rep the Dudleys went through. They are like my most favorite historical families even more so then the Tudors (though I LOVE Elizabeth). We need more Dudley family content. Or I need it so give me suggestions.

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ON THIS DAY - 24 October 1537

On This Day (24 Oct) in 1537, Jane Seymour died at Hampton Court Palace, 12 days after giving birth to her only child, Prince Edward (later Edward VI).

Jane had retreated to Hampton Court from London in mid-September 1537 for her 'lying-in', having escaped from the plague spreading throughout London at that time. Despite no reports of a complicated pregnancy, difficulties began once Jane went into labour on 09 Oct. Her labour was prolonged, lasting approx 30 hours; a solemn procession and prayers were said for her on 11 Oct due to concerns regarding the wellbeing of herself and the child. However, at 2 in the morning, on 12 Oct, Jane delivered a highly-anticipated baby boy, named Edward. Her husband, Henry VIII had been with his own household at nearby Esher Palace, Surrey, and on the news of the birth of his son, rode the 4 miles north directly to Hampton Court.

Edward was christened on 15 Oct in a midnight ceremony at the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace. Due to the risks of plague, attendance at the ceremony was 'limited' to 400 attendees; these included the young prince's godparents Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk and the Lady Mary; courtier John Dudley (and likely his wife Jane Guildford), and the prince's uncle Edward Seymour, Viscount Beauchamp, who was known to have carried the young Lady Elizabeth into the chapel. As was tradition, the parents did not attend the ceremony, but rather greeted the guests in the Queen's apartments prior to the procession to the chapel, and then following the completion of the ceremony. Jane participated as expected, with no signs that she was to become so unwell so soon after.

Jane started to become unwell the following afternoon on 16 Oct. She initially suffered from diarrhoea, although stated that she felt better later on. However, during the night her condition worsened, and it became clear that she was suffering from puerperal fever; Alison Weir speculates that it was likely as a consequence of a tear in her perineum during delivery. However, at the time, there were accusations that she had been 'over-indulged' by her attendants, as the understanding of childbirth and hygiene was misunderstood at the time.

Jane's condition worsened so rapidly that she was given last rites by her confessor the Bishop of Carlisle on 17 Oct; however, she appeared to improve, and so celebrations regarding Edward's birth continued. Tragically, Jane quickly became unwell again, entering into a state of delirium, before further deteriorating. On 22 Oct, Thomas Cromwell, Henry's chief minister was informed that she was dying.

At 8pm on 23 Oct, Henry was called to Jane's bedside, and remained with her throughout the night. Last rites were again delivered to her by the Bishop of Carlisle, and she passed away in the early hours of 24 Oct.

Following Jane's death, Henry 'fled' to Windsor Castle, entering into seclusion due to his grief. Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, was placed in charge of Jane's funeral and burial arrangements. Her body was embalmed on 25 Oct, with her entrails being removed and buried in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace. Her body was dressed in golden robes, wearing jewels and a crown, and lay in state in the presence chamber at Hampton Court, before being moved to Windsor in Nov, which was to be her final resting place.

Jane's ladies-in-waiting at this time included Mary Brandon, Lady Monteagle (Charles Brandon's daughter from his first marriage, and elder half-sister to Frances Brandon), Anne Parr, Countess of Pembroke (younger sister of Katherine Parr), and Jane Parker, Viscountess Rochford (widow of the ill-fated George Boleyn, who had been executed in May 1536 on charges of high treason), Whilst it is not known if Jane Guilford, Lady Dudley was one of her attendants, Jane is likely to have had a place in the new queen's court, as her husband's status rose. What is known is that she one of the women who accompanied Jane's coffin from Hampton Court to Windsor.

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dance for the fic meme

Hi Lils here it is for the word dance:

“Now lift up your arms and turn your body as I do, “their dancing master instructed. John Dudley attempted the same dance move as his instructor but ended up swaying in the wrong direction with his arms pointing in different directions. He heard a voice giggle behind him, and he turned around abruptly to face Jane Guildford. "What are you laughing at," He demanded angrily. In truth he was embarrassed to make a mistake in front of her.

John and Jane Dudley when they're young kids or teenagers learning how to dance. @mihsuri