| King Henry and Kenna | |
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| Real Names: | Henry de Valois Lady Kenna |
| Status: | Over, broken up |
| Relationship: | |
| Length of Relationship: |
over 1 year |
| Affiliates: | |
| First Appearance: | Pilot |
| GALLERY | |
- "I want to be with you completely. As a woman, but as a girl…
I need more time" - —Lady Kenna
History[]
Season 1[]
Kenna first catches Henry's eye when she dances at Elisabeth and Philip's Wedding. After watching the consummation of the newlyweds, Kenna looks for a secluded hallway. Thinking she's alone, she begins masturbating, when suddenly Henry walks up to her and offers a 'helping hand'. Kenna's initial awkwardness at being caught masturbating by the king of France soon disappears as she accepts his help and they begin making out. [1] A few days later pass but the encounter remains seared into both of their minds. They continue flirting, albeit in public, in order to protect Kenna's reputation. [2] As time goes on, however, Henry grows impatient and irritated as Kenna still doesn't want to consummate their relationship. He even snubs her in favour of another woman at the Boating Party. [3] Due to her queen's new engagement to a Portuguese prince, the ladies have to move to Portugal. However, while Kenna nods her head in agreement when asked by her queen, she secretly goes to Henry's chambers and asks him to make her his mistress so that she can stay here. [4] Henry refuses to do so on the grounds that his heart needs time, but Kenna retorts that hers doesn't. The ladies' stay at court is coming to an end, and as their last event, they attend The Michaelmas Banquette. When Mary discovers her suitor's true colours, she enlists Sebastian and Francis' help in taking him down. [4] They succeed, and as a result of Tomás being out of the picture, Mary's engagement to Francis is back on track. Kenna, who stalled for time while Sebastian and Francis were going after Tomás and brought Henry back to his wits, is also on track with Henry. He invites her to his chambers, where she gives him her virtue. [4] While Henry leaves for Paris to break up with his other mistress, Diane de Poitiers, Kenna is unofficially his new mistress. She is seen sporting a new necklace and, as Greer points out, the servants pay her a greater respect. She even stands up for her affair with Henry when Mary tries to talk her out of it. [5] Kenna awaits Henry's return for her to be named The Official Mistress. However, she sees Henry stepping out of a carriage with Diane and as he makes his way to the castle, he ignores Kenna. Kenna confronts Henry, who then names her his official mistress and the two have sex. Kenna is at the mercy of an aggressive Italian man who beats her and tries to rape her twice for being the King's mistress. Kenna is in bed with Henry sitting at her side. She is bruised up and has a bloody lip from when one of Count Vincent's men beat her at the feast. Kenna confronts Henry, saying he has not been at her side and she has asked the servants about Diane, who told her that they have spotted Diane in Henry's rooms. At first, Henry claims that Diane is just his friend and counselor, but when Kenna asks for the truth, he admits to still being unable to let Diane ago. Kenna is left upset, because she almost died due to her association with him. He also adds that if she ever asks him to choose between her and Diane, he will choose Diane. Kenna is coached to give witness of Catherine's adultery. Kenna is going to lie and say she caught them in the act, in exchange for Henry finding her a husband. Kenna visits King Henry, naked under a robe. She offers him unlimited carnal pleasure in exchange for being introduced to a new suitor every week, and he agrees. They proceed into making love. Kenna and Henry chat as they stroll in the throne room. Kenna brings up the suitors he's been introducing her to, and points out a problem in every single one. As they pass the Archduke of Bohemia, Henry introduces the two of them. However, the Archduke soon leaves due to his sister's passing. At the end of the episode, Kenna walks into Henry's room, annoyed with everything. The death of the Archduchess ruined her plans to get married. Henry assures her that there will be other suitors. He reminds her that they could spend more time together. They begin making out and Henry finds himself beside a window. Kenna seductively tells him not to let go as they continue to make out, but she keeps a firm grip around his shoulder. Kenna is requested to come to the King's room. When she arrives, Henry asks if he has done something to offend her, as she did not show up the night before. She explains that he did, she hurt her shoulder last time from her hands being bound. He apologizes and says he's going to try something new anyway. Kenna 's not really sure if she wants to, but Henry reminds her of their agreement and promises to introduce her to many suitors at the First Light Banquette. Before she can agree Henry brings out a brunette young woman from behind his changing board. He explains how he's paid a lot of money for Anna and wishes for them to entertain him. The prostitute hands a goblet of wine, and Kenna decides to drink up, before engaging in the king's sexual escapades. Kenna is forced to marry Sebastian at King Henry's command. She begs him not to do it, but eventually goes through with it. |
Notes[]
- Lady Kenna lost her virginity to King Henry when she was 16. [4]
- Henry had sexual relations with Kenna multiple times. [4][6][7][8]
- Kenna was almost raped twice, then beaten by the same man who thought her a whore for being the King's mistress. [9]
- Kenna broke up with Henry twice. [10] [8]
- Kenna got back together with Henry after being unable to find a good enough match on her own. [7]
- Henry forced Kenna into marrying his son at sword point. [11]
- Henry still continued to hit on Kenna even though she was married. [12]
Quotes[]
King Henry: As King, I've learned to be very clear about when to state my terms. [2]
Lady Kenna: I want to be with you completely as a woman. But as a girl... I need more time.[3]
Lady Kenna: If we do leave tomorrow, I don't mind you knowing, I'll think of you. [4]
Lady Kenna: Catherine tried to poison me once. You can tell them that part in court.
King Henry: No one cares, Kenna.
Lady Kenna: But that part's true! [13]
Lady Kenna: Please! This is marriage, it can't be undone! [11]
Lady Kenna: You want me to say an oath?! What about your oath? You promised me someone with a title. [11]
King Henry: I get headaches.
Lady Kenna: ...I'm so sorry. [14]
Appearances[]
| Season One | ||||||||||
| Pilot | Snakes in the Garden | Kissed | Hearts and Minds | A Chill in the Air | Chosen | Left Behind | Fated | For King and Country | Sacrifice | Inquisition |
| Royal Blood | Consummation | Dirty Laundry | The Darkness | Monsters | Liege Lord | No Exit | Toy Soldiers | Higher Ground | Long Live the King | Slaughter of Innocence |
Related Pages[]
Pages related to Lady Kenna are the following:
• Lady Kenna
• Lady Kenna's Fashion Style
• Lady Kenna and Sebastian de Poitiers' Wedding
• Kenna and Henry • Kenna and Sebastian • Kenna and Renaude • Kenna and Antoine
• Caitlin Stasey
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