Anne Boleyn. Her Life as told by Lancelot de Carle's 1536 Letter.
In 1536, two weeks after the execution of Anne Boleyn, her brother George and four others, Lancelot du Carle, wrote an extraordinary letter that described Anne's life, and her trial and execution, to which he was a witness. This book presents a new translation of that letter, with additional material from other contemporary sources such as Letters, Hall's and Wriothesley's Chronicles, the pamphlets of Wynkyn the Worde, the Memorial of George Constantyne, the Portuguese Letter and the Baga de Secrets, all of which are provided in Appendices.
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Paternal Family Tree: Clifton of Buckenham
On 4th February 1880 [her father] Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings [aged 23] and [her mother] Maud Grimston [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of [her grandfather] James Walter Grimston 2nd Earl Verulam [aged 70] and [her grandmother] Elizabeth Joanna Weyland Countess Verulam [aged 55]. He the son of Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington [aged 57] and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon.
After 13th May 1883 Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon was born to Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings [aged 26] and Maud Grimston [aged 26].
On 19th October 1907 [her father] Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings [aged 50] died.
29th October 1915. Coalville Times. Memorial Service at Ashby Church [Map].
At the Ashby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon, a memorial service was held for the late Capt. Paulyn Charles James Reginald Rawdon-Hastings [deceased], and 2nd Lieut. Edward Hugh Hastings Rawdon-Hastings [deceased], only sons of Lady Maude Hastings [aged 58] and the late Hon. Paulyn Hastings of the Manor House, Ashby, who have fallen in the defence of their country. Capt. Hastings was in the 5th Battalion Leicestershire Territorial Regiment, commanding A (Coalville and Ashby) Co. and was killed in the great battle about the middle of this month when the Leicestershire Territorials assisted in the capture of two lines of German trenches. His brother, Lieut. Hastings, was in the 2nd Black Watch, and had gone to the front, but about six weeks ago contracted enteric and died in a military hospital in France.
There was a crowded congregation at the memorial service, many being unable to find seats. The members of the family present included Lady Maude Hastings (mother), the Misses Hastings (four sisters) [Note. Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon [aged 32], Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids [aged 31], Flore Anne Rawdon-Hastings [aged 30] and Isabel Jacqueline Rawdon-Hastings [aged 28]], Earl of Loudoun [aged 60] (uncle), the Duke [aged 67] and Duchess of Norfolk, (uncle and aunt), Earl [aged 63] and Countess Verulam [aged 62], and Lady Jane Joddrell [aged 66]. Also present were Mr J. G. Shields, J.P., of Isley Walton (agent for the Donington estate to which the late Capt. Hastings was the heir), Lady Beaumont, Mr R. Lawton, J.P., whose son, a brother officer of Captain Hastings was mortally wounded about the same time), members of the Ashby Urban Council and practically all the leading residents of the neighbourhood.
All the clergy holding benefices in the Hastings family were invited to attend. They were the Rev. J. Hewitson (Measham), the Rev. E. Finch (Breedon-on-the-Hill), the Rev. G. Moore (Packington), and the Rev. B. Kenyon (Blackfordby). Others invited and present included the Rev. H. E. Worthington, R. D. (Netherseal), the Rev. D. W. Lloyd (Ticknall), the Rev. C. T. Moore (Appleby), and the Rev. A. Phillemore (Willesley).
Several military officers in uniform were present, including Col. German, Capt. Stevenson, Staff-Capt. Hassall and Lieut. Faulkner, also a contingent of the 2/5th Leicesters, a number of wounded soldiers from the Ashby Cottage Hospital and all the members of the Ashby Grammar School Cadet Corps in khaki, under command of Lieut. C. Elliott.
The service was conducted by the Rev. H. R. Sawyer (vicar), assisted by the Rev. F. E. Hobbs (curate) and the Rev. W. Fowley (Vicar of Holy Trinity, Ashby), the latter reading the lesson 1 Cor: 15c from v20 to end. The hymns sung were, "Now the labourer's task is over," "Peace, perfect peace," and "On the resurrection morning." Mr Underwood, one of the Grammar School masters, officiated at the organ - the regular organist, Mr Walter Handford, being at the front - and after the singing of the National Anthem, played the Dead March. At the conclusion, buglers of the 2/5th Leicesters, under Sergt.-Drummer Crossley, outside the church sounded "The Last Post."
The service was very impressive and many of the congregation were in tears. Both the deceased officers were very popular in the town and district of Ashby and the greatest public sympathy is felt for Lady Maude Hastings and the family in their terrible loss.
As Lady Maude Hastings passed with other mourners into her home, nearby the buglers were called to "Attention." The Earl of Loudoun in highland dress saluted, and the Duke of Norfolk took off his hat and conversed with the sergeant in charge. His Grace and the Duchess, who have been staying with Lady Hastings, left the Manor House yesterday afternoon.
A touching incident was noticed at the memorial service for Capt. and Lieut. Hastings at Ashby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon. In the congregation, seated throughout the service was a wounded soldier from the Cottage Hospital whose foot and leg were heavily bandaged and who could only get along with the aid of crutches and assistance. By his side sat a nurse, and despite her kindly remonstrance's, the gallant soldier at the close of the service, persisted in standing whilst the National Anthem was sung. It was obviously an effort for him to do so, notwithstanding which he remained standing on one leg while the congregation sung all three verses.
On 27th April 1916 [her brother-in-law] John Wynford Philipps 1st Viscount St Davids [aged 55] and [her sister] Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids [aged 31] were married. She by marriage Lady Philips of Picton Castle. The difference in their ages was 24 years.
On 12th December 1916 Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston [aged 22] and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon [aged 33] were married.
On 17th June 1918 [her brother-in-law] John Wynford Philipps 1st Viscount St Davids [aged 58] was created 1st Viscount St Davids of Lydstep Haven Pembrokeshire. [her sister] Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids [aged 33] by marriage Viscountess St Davids of Lydstep Haven Pembrokeshire.
On 3rd July 1919 [her daughter] Barbara Abney-Hastings 13th Countess of Loudoun was born to [her husband] Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston [aged 25] and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon [aged 36]. She married (1) 5th September 1939 Captain Walter Strickland Lord and had issue (2) 21st November 1945 Captain Gilbert Frederick Greenwood (3) 15th September 1954 Peter Griffiths aka Abney-Hastings Earl Loudon.
On 17th May 1920 [her uncle] Charles Rawdon-Hastings 11th Earl Loudon [aged 65] died. Baron Botreaux, Baron Hungerford, Baron Moleyns and Baron Hastings abeyant. His niece Edith [aged 37] succeeded 12th Countess Loudon. His brother Gilbert [aged 60] succeeded 3rd Baron Donington of Dongington Park in Leicestershire.
The London Gazette 32250. Whitehall, March 7, 1921.
The King has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date the 7th instant, to declare that Edith Maud, Countess of Loudoun, is and shall be Baroness Botreaux and Baroness Hastings; and to give, grant and confirm the Baronies of Botreaux and Hastings which fell into abeyance on the death of [her uncle] Charles Edward Hastings, Earl of Loudoun, on the 17th day of May, 1920, to the said Edith Maud [aged 37], Countess of Loudoun: To have and to hold the said Baronies, together with all the rights, privileges, pre-eminences, immunities and advantages, and the place and precedence due and (belonging thereto to her and to the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and to be begotten in as full and ample a manner as the said Charles Edward Hastings; Earl of Loudoun, or any of his ancestors held and enjoyed the same.
And also to declare that the said Edith Maud, Countess of Loudoun, is and shall be Baroness Stanley; and: to give, grant and confirm, the Barony of Stanley which, fell into abeyance on the death of Ferdinando, 5th Earl of Derby, in the year 1594, to the said Edith Maud, Countess of Loudoun: To have and to hold the said Barony, together with, all the rights, privileges, pre-eminences, immunities and advantages, and the place and precedence due and belonging thereto to her and to the heirs of her body lawfully (begotten and to be begotten in as full and ample a manner as the said Ferdinando, 5th Earl of Derby, or any of ihis ancestors held and enjoyed the same.
Note. Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon abeyance terminated 23rd Baroness Botreaux, 7th Baroness Stanley and 20th Baroness Hastings. She and her sister Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids [aged 36] had petitioned the Committee for Privileges for six titles Baron Strange Knockin, Baron Botreaux, Baron Hungerford, Baron Moleyns, Baron Stanley and Baron Hastings. The titles were shared three each between them.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 3rd September 1929 [her mother] Maud Grimston [aged 72] died.
On 5th September 1939 [her son-in-law] Captain Walter Strickland Lord [aged 35] and Barbara Abney-Hastings 13th Countess of Loudoun [aged 20] were married. She the daughter of Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston [aged 45] and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon [aged 56].
On 21st November 1945 [her son-in-law] Captain Gilbert Frederick Greenwood and Barbara Abney-Hastings 13th Countess of Loudoun [aged 26] were married. She the daughter of Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston [aged 51] and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon [aged 62].
On 15th September 1954 [her son-in-law] Peter Griffiths aka Abney-Hastings Earl Loudon [aged 30] and Barbara Abney-Hastings 13th Countess of Loudoun [aged 35] were married. She the daughter of Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston [aged 60] and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon [aged 71].
After 24th February 1960 Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon [deceased] died. Her daughter Barbara [aged 40] succeeded 13th Countess Loudon. Peter Griffiths aka Abney-Hastings Earl Loudon [aged 35] by marriage Earl Loudon. Baron Botreaux, Baron Stanley and Baron Hastings abeyant between her five daughters and their descendants.
On 8th May 1970 [her former husband] Reginald Mowbray Chichester Huddleston [aged 76] died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 25 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 27 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 26 Grand Daughter of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 11 Grand Daughter of King James IV of Scotland
Kings France: Great x 15 Grand Daughter of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 29 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Kings Spain: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Clifton 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Clifton 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Molyneux 
11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Clifton 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Willoughby Bertie 3rd Earl of Abingdon 
10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Bertie 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anna Maria Collins Countess Abingdon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Joseph Clifton 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Riddell 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Riddell 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Widdrington Riddell 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Horsley Widdrington 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Margaret Widdrington 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Father: Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings 10 x Great Grand Son of King James IV of Scotland
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Rawdon 1st Earl Moira
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Rawdon-Hastings 1st Marquess Hastings 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theophilus Hastings 9th Earl Huntingdon 
6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hastings Countess Moira 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Selina Shirley Countess Huntingdon 
12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Augustus Francis Rawdon-Hastings 2nd Marquess Hastings 8 x Great Grand Son of King James IV of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Campbell 5 x Great Grand Son of King James IV of Scotland
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Mure-Campbell 5th Earl Loudon 6 x Great Grand Son of King James IV of Scotland
Great x 2 Grandmother: Flora Mure-Campbell Marchioness of Hastings 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King James IV of Scotland
GrandMother: Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King James IV of Scotland
Great x 3 Grandfather: Colonel Edward Thoroton Gould
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Gould Yelverton 19th Baron Grey Ruthyn 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Yelverton 3rd Earl of Sussex 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Barbara Yelverton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Barbara Yelverton Marchioness Hastings 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King James IV of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Grimston 2nd Viscount Grimston
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Grimston 3rd Viscount Grimston
Great x 1 Grandfather: James Walter Grimston 1st Earl Verulam 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Walter
Great x 2 Grandmother: Harriet Walter Viscountess Grimston
GrandFather: James Walter Grimston 2nd Earl Verulam
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Jenkinson 2nd Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Colonel Charles Jenkinson
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Jenkinson 1st Earl Liverpool
Great x 1 Grandmother: Charlotte Jenkinson Countess Verulam
Mother: Maud Grimston
GrandMother: Elizabeth Joanna Weyland Countess Verulam