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Trumpets signalling the arrival of the [[Mary Stuart|Scottish Queen]]. A carriage arrived and four young woman get out. [[Kenna|Lady Kenna]], [[Lola|Lady Lola]], [[Aylee|Lady Aylee]] and [[Greer|Greer Kimrith]] all Scotish born and now ladies-in-waiting for their soon-to-be arriving Queen. |
Trumpets signalling the arrival of the [[Mary Stuart|Scottish Queen]]. A carriage arrived and four young woman get out. [[Kenna|Lady Kenna]], [[Lola|Lady Lola]], [[Aylee|Lady Aylee]] and [[Greer|Greer Kimrith]] all Scotish born and now ladies-in-waiting for their soon-to-be arriving Queen. |
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| − | When Mary Stuart arrives she is stopped by Prince Francis who has cuts across the lawn to greet her where she stands. They exchange greetings, and Francis and Mary walk arm-in-arm towards the King and Queen of France for a proper introduction. |
+ | When Mary Stuart arrives she is stopped by Prince Francis who has cuts across the lawn to greet her where she stands. They exchange greetings, and Francis and Mary walk arm-in-arm towards the King and Queen of France for a proper introduction. |
| − | That evening at [[Elizabeth and Philip's Wedding]] everyone is celebrating at the reception as [[Elisabeth of Valois|Elisabeth]] and [[King Philip II|Philip]] have their first dance. Soon all five Scottish girls are dancing in a circle as feathers drop from the ceiling. Henry watches one of the girls dancing in the middle of the floor intently. Much to Diane's annoyance. |
+ | That evening at [[Elizabeth and Philip's Wedding]] everyone is celebrating at the reception as [[Elisabeth of Valois|Elisabeth]] and [[King Philip II|Philip]] have their first dance. Soon all five Scottish girls are dancing in a circle as feathers drop from the ceiling. Henry watches one of the girls dancing in the middle of the floor intently. Much to Diane's annoyance. |
Diane listens to her son talking with the young Mary, once she leaves Diane approaches her son. She warns him not to get involved with the Scottish Queen. As she is betrothed to his half brother, the future King of France. |
Diane listens to her son talking with the young Mary, once she leaves Diane approaches her son. She warns him not to get involved with the Scottish Queen. As she is betrothed to his half brother, the future King of France. |
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Revision as of 11:57, 20 February 2014
| Diane de Poitiers | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Title: | Mistress to the King of France |
| Born: | 3 September 1499 |
| Age: | 44+ |
| Height: | 5'11 |
| Gender: | Female |
| Status: | Alive |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
| Originally From: | Saint-Vallier, Drôme, France |
| Affiliations: | French Court |
| Relationship Information | |
| Family: | Sebastian (Son)
Isobel Derant (Niece) |
| Interests: | King Henry |
| Character Information | |
| First Appearance: | Pilot |
| Portrayed By: | Anna Walton |
| GALLERY | |
- "Take care my brave son, or you will bleed for a girl who will
never be yours." - —Diane de Poitiers to Sebastian
Diane de Poitiers is the French mistress of the King of France and has been such for at least 20 years. They have since had a son together named Sebastian, who many believe is the king's "favorite son".
Must See Episodes
Personality
Diane de Poitiers has the ability to be a sweet kind woman and mother. However, like Catherine she is ruthless when it comes to her son. She will do whatever it takes to make sure her son is not forgotten by history, and their places secured at court.
Early life
Diane de Poitiers and a younger Prince Henry met and became interment before his arranged married to the younger Italian nobel woman Catherine de' Medici when the two were 14 years old. Not long after Henry's wedding did Diane become his mistress.
Less than 10 years later, Diane gave birth to the Kings first child, a son she named Sebastian, much to Catherine's dismay. However it was not long before his wife Catherine gave birth to their first male heir, followed by a daughter the next year.
Two years later, Henry's father died, and he became the new King of France, making Prince Francis the new Dauphin of France. A couple more years later, Catherine & Henry had two more sons, however Diane and Henry still grew closer. Her and Henry would occasionally break it off, however he would always leave his new mistress for her soon enough.
Season 1
Trumpets signalling the arrival of the Scottish Queen. A carriage arrived and four young woman get out. Lady Kenna, Lady Lola, Lady Aylee and Greer Kimrith all Scotish born and now ladies-in-waiting for their soon-to-be arriving Queen.
When Mary Stuart arrives she is stopped by Prince Francis who has cuts across the lawn to greet her where she stands. They exchange greetings, and Francis and Mary walk arm-in-arm towards the King and Queen of France for a proper introduction.
That evening at Elizabeth and Philip's Wedding everyone is celebrating at the reception as Elisabeth and Philip have their first dance. Soon all five Scottish girls are dancing in a circle as feathers drop from the ceiling. Henry watches one of the girls dancing in the middle of the floor intently. Much to Diane's annoyance.
Diane listens to her son talking with the young Mary, once she leaves Diane approaches her son. She warns him not to get involved with the Scottish Queen. As she is betrothed to his half brother, the future King of France.
- "Take care my brave son, or you will bleed for a girl who will never be yours."
- —Diane de Poitiers
- Snakes in the Garden (Mentioned)
Greer mentions that Diane de Poitiers is away in Paris for a while.
Historical Notes
- In 1557, Diane de Poitiers was actually 58 years old.
- Diane de Poitiers and King Henry were together before he married Catherine.