1532, LONDON

Dear Diary,

Well, I’ve met someone! He’s smart, tall, likes food, enjoys jousting, and comes from a good family. Okay, I’ll just say it—he’s King Henry VIII of England!

I know, I know—England is still recovering from his messy separation from Catherine of Aragon. Can you believe Henry is going to separate England from the Roman Catholic Church just to get rid of her? She must have been terrible! And have you met the daughter, Mary? Good luck marrying her off!

All my friends have warned me that Henry probably isn’t the best choice for a husband. He’s got major commitment phobia, he’s always on the verge of bankrupting the country, he’s got a bad temper, and he has more mistresses than he knows what to do with. But really, who doesn’t have baggage?

Lester can’t stand Henry. He says the king is just a “rebound” after losing Leo. The goose might have a point; not a day goes by that I don’t miss Leo terribly. Luckily, the wedding plans have been a good distraction from that.

Of course, when you’re marrying into royalty, you’re bound to run into a little controversy. There have been a lot of rumors circulating court that Henry has a thing for my good friend, Anne Boleyn. I’ve assured everyone their relationship is completely platonic! The reason Anne is around so much is because she’s actually going to be one of my maids of honor; she’d never betray me by seducing my future husband!

Gosh, all of Henry’s friends are so judgmental. I suppose that’s why they call it court! Now I better get back to planning the big day. There’s nothing like planning a party with an unlimited budget!