Catherine Grey
Name Given at Birth: Catherine Elizabeth Grey
Nicknames: Many know me at Kit. I am told that I remind them of a baby fox.
Hometown or where you were born: I was born in Dorset.
Current Residence: I currently reside where Their Royal Majesties reside.
Age: 8 Springs
Class: I am noble by birth.
What do you do, your main function in life/society: I am a Page to their Royal Majesties, King Henry VIII and Queen Anne.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: I know how to swim. What is this skinny-dipping you speak of? Is it something I should find out about?
Do you make fun of people: I try not to make fun of people.
Favorite Color: Yellow, it makes me think of the bright sunshine on a warm summer day.
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: I am 8 years old, what crimes could I have possibliy committed or been convicted of?
Closest friends/How did you meet:
- My fellow Pages. I met them when we all came into the service of Their Majesties.
-Lady Jane Parker Boleyn. I have delivered several messages to her. She and I seem to get on quite well.
One Pillow or two: I sleep with as many as I am allowed. It is usually only one. It would be a terrible thing for a Page to get to comfortable and not be able to be awoken easily if you are needed.
Pets: I am not allowed pets while I am with Their Majesties because I do not have the time to care for them.
Favorite Type of Music: I quite enjoy the lively music of a jig. I am just sorry that I am not able to dance to the lively music as much as I would like because of my duties.
Hobbies/Pastimes: I enjoy sneaking away to the stables whenever I am able. I would love to own a horse of my own, but that is still a distant dream.
Personal Hygiene: I bathe when Their Majesties give me leave to.
Favorite Food: It is difficult to choose a favorite because the Royal cook is so wonderful.
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: My father, Edward, has passed on from this world. My mother, Anne, still lives. My mother and I are very close
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: My father died in service to the King.
Favorite place to relax: When I get a few moments to relax, I enjoy going to a pond or fountain with a good book. I also enjoy spending time with the horses in the stable.
Favorite Holy Day / Why: Yule, I am allowed to visit my mother during this time.
Favorite Drink: Fresh apple cider.
What's your bedtime: I go to bed when Their Majesties allow it, but am always at the ready if they need something during the night.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: I have a beautiful pair of shoes
Are you married or single: I am only 8. I am single.
Do you have a family / who are they: My mother is my family.
Favorite Entertainment: Trying to find time in my busy day to ride the horses. It does not happen often.
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I enjoy learning to read and write. I know these are skills that will benefit me in the future.
Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I do not enjoy anything that has to do with science.
Favorite Sport: My favorite sport is Archery.
Most Humiliating Moment: My most humiliating moment to date happened just a few weeks ago. His Majesty woke me up in the middle of the night with a message to deliver to another part of the castle. I was still patrically asleep when I undertook this task. I ended up going to the wrong bedchamber and giving the message to the wrong person. Luckily the person I delivered it to did not get angry with me for disturbing their sleep. They just turned me in the correct direction and sent me on my way.
Proudest Moment: My proudest moment was when I came into the service of Their Royal Majesties.
Craziest Person or silliest you know: The craziest person I know is Duchess Bella (The Crazy Tea Duchess). How many tea parties can one person actually have in a day? She also has some of the most interesting and unique combinations of flavors I have ever had the misfortune of tasting.
What do you look for in the opposite sex: I am not sure what I should look for. I figure that I have a lot of time to think about this.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord"? I believe my immdiate "overlord" is Chris because Chris is the oldest Page. I believe that above Chris are Their Majesties.
Favorite Sport to watch: I enjoy watching sword fighting. I find it very entertaining.
Do you remember your first kiss: I have yet to experience my first kiss. When the time comes for it, I am sure it will be memorable.
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: I see my childhood friends everyday.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: At home with my mother. I miss her greatly while at court.
Have you ever been overseas: I have not had the pleasure to travel overseas yet, however, I am hoping to have the chance while in service to Their Majesties.
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: Most all of the places I go with Their Majesties have stone floors.
What is your bed made of: I sleep in a cupboard. I have a small straw pallet that I have placed on my shelf to make it a bit more comfortable, but not so comfortable that I can not wake up if I am needed.
How many people sleep in your bed: I share my cupboard with 1 to 2 other pages depending on how many of us are at court at the time.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me:
1. I have red hair.
2. I have smokey blue eyes.
3. I like learning to read and write.
4. I greatly dislike science.
5. I hope to become one of the Queen's Ladies when I am older.
6. My favorite color is yellow.
7. My mother and I are very close and I miss her greatly while I am at court.
8. I am silly and enjoy a good jest.
9. I like to watch sword fighting.
10. I hope to one day own a horse of my own.