- Henry feigns reconciliation with Aske but ultimately has the leaders of the rebellion arrested; later he becomes ecstatic over Jane's pregnancy.
- Henry spends Christmas with Mary, now declared legitimate again, and her ex-nanny, the mother of Reginald Pole. Jane and Mary also reconcile him with daughter Elizabeth. Another guest is Robert Aske, whom the king promises a Northern parliament, based in York. Aske's followers do not believe him and resume the Pilgrimage but they are crushed and the leaders hanged, Aske being imprisoned. Brandon is guilt-ridden and feels Henry has betrayed them, giving Cromwell the chance to lord it over him. Henry however rejoices in Jane's recently declared pregnancy.—don @ minifie-1
- It's Christmas 1536 and the Queen and Lady Mary arrange for Princess Elizabeth to be presented to the King. He welcomes her as part of his family. The King has also invited Robert Aske, one of the leaders of the religious revolt, to court and pledges to keep the promises he made to bring peace. Lady Mary encourages Aske in his work to restore the faith. Rumors among the insurrectionists is the the King will not be true to his word and they begin organize yet again. The King orders Suffolk north to administer an oath of allegiance to the rebels. The leaders are executed and many others imprisoned and tortured. Cromwell accuses Suffolk of being too lenient with them. The Queen learns that her husband has a mistress but she pays no mind as she is pregnant.—garykmcd
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