“Wherefore, since you love my father, I cannot but much esteem you; since you love me, I cannot but love you in return; and since you love the word of God, I do love and admire you with my whole heart. Wherefore, if there be anything wherein I may do you a kindness, either in word or deed, I will do it willingly.”

—  Edward VI of England

Source: Lives of the Queens of England, Agnes Strickland. King Edward VI to Queen Catherine Parr. 1547


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