Summary

The baby is prepared for Christening by a priest. Elizabeth learns she is not allowed to nurse her own child as the queen. Lady Margaret sees the ceremony as an opportunity to unite the families before the public. While the baby is being christened, Elizabeth is dressed in a crimson and gold gown. Once the ceremony is done, everyone comes into her room and gives her presents. Elizabeth says the baby will sleep in a different wing of the palace and she will be announced as the queen. She receives a letter of invitation for Cecily’s wedding. Cecily is to marry a man known to despises the Yorks. Elizabeth gives Cecily her wedding gown to wear.

Around Christmas, Cecily is wed. Henry and Elizabeth see each other for the first time since her...