Mary Tudor

Prompt

Mary Tudor, at the age of 21, stands with a resolute posture in the grand halls of a Tudor palace. She is a petite figure, with fair skin and a ruddy complexion, her reddish-gold hair neatly braided and partially covered by a modest French hood. Her light blue eyes, sharp and discerning, hold a mixture of sadness and steely determination. Clad in a richly embroidered, dark-colored gown that reflects her royal status yet hints at her somber disposition, she exudes an air of quiet authority. Mary’s expression is thoughtful and serious, reflecting both her deep Catholic faith and the emotional toll of her family's turmoil. Despite her delicate frame, there is a noticeable strength in her stance—a defiant spirit shaped by years of isolation, uncertainty, and unwavering loyalty to her mother and her beliefs. She stands alone, a young woman surrounded by the shadows of court politics and religious strife, with a fire in her heart that will one day shake the kingdom.