It’s been a long time since Isabella, Edward II’s queen, has paid a visit to this blog. In the early days, she used to stop by all of the time! Anyway, I was sure that a fashionable French lady like Isabella wouldn’t miss the chance to be on Cosmopolitan, and here she is!
And here, at last, are Wives One and Four:
Glad that you posted more. I’m surprised, though, that nothing on the covers for Isabella or for Catherine of Aragon (Flodden) mention the leading of armies … is that not a suitable job for a “Cosmo girl”?
I LOVE these! Especially Anne of Cleves! What fun!
Thanks, Anne!
I’m really enjoying these posts! Great fun!
Brilliant — especially the “I Like Her Not” headline (amazing how chilling those words can be depending on the speaker). But shouldn’t Isabella be writing a blurb for “Women Who Run With The She-Wolves”? Or better yet, writing it?
Thanks, Sonetka! Maybe next issue!
Did these fascinating ladies live on a schedule ? It must have taken hours to get dressed, hair, jewels. Did they dine with the men of the court ? Did they have their own wing of the castle ?