The Dining Hall

I smile at Gustav and then Katherine. Did you have a good night sleep Katherine . Here sit down next to me. What would you like for breakfast. You have sent word to King Marius letting him know that we are coming. He seems like a good man

. Oh I wanted to tell you. We have received a letter from Margaret of Austria. She is a friend of Henry's. I handed Gustav the letter so that we can both read it together

I smiled at Mary.  She seems very nervous about the her wedding attire. .  Do not worry.  Everything was very hectic.  You are new to the customs here.  If you have any questions please let me know if I can help.  Mary says that a letter has arrived for Gustav and herself.  The letter is from Duchess Margaret of Austria. .  I have heard of her. A great lady  

Mary do seem nervous about it all. . Rebecca is correct it will be alright. We realize that you are not use to the way of Sweden. Really, soon you will be a real Swedish Queen. And if you need anything please do not hesitate to ask

I smiled at my sisters then at Mary.

"Mary, please do not worry about it. Everything will be okay and like my sisters have said, if you need help then do hesitate to ask us. This letter, we should read it together.

. Thank you all for your kindness and understanding. I was saddened about hurting the Dowager Queen. Yes, I wanted both of us to read the letter together. Margaret of Austria is a friend of Henry's. I do not know her well but I have met her briefly.

I smile at my husband.. Gustav that is a wonderful suggestion. Do you wish to read her letter now or when we return to Sweden.

I walked over to sit beside my husband. I smile at Gustav and I handed the letter to him. I watched as he opened the letter.

I looked at Mary.

"Are you ready for us to read the letter, Mary?

. Yes let us read it together. . I leaned over to see the letter.

I opened it and saw it was from Margaret of Austria.

"Margaret of Austria sends her congratulations to us on our marriage and wishes to visit Sweden.

I smiled happily. . I am glad that she has written us. I am sorry that she was not there. But she wishes to see us. I am happy to see her as well. I met her once, she is a lovely woman. I wonder if she remembers me.