King James I of Wessex

James I

James was born the only child of James Spencer, The Duke of Chelsea and Catherine of Burgundy (later Dowager Duchess of Chelsea).

On hearing the death of his cousin, Edward Spencer The Duke of Worcester, King Henry _ ordered the young couple back to Wessex_ The Duchess, at first, refused to go claiming that the ill health of her daughter, Elizabeth Spencer, and The duchess being in the late stages of her own pregnancy would prevent the family from making the long journey back to Wessex.

All possible heirs to the throne must be born in Wessex.

James and Claudia would have an additional four daughters Elizabeth, Catherine, Anne, and Margaret; and two sons Edward and Henry.

He married Julia Claudia of Ostia, the niece of the reigning Duke of Ostia. Though the marriage was arranged, the couple developed a deep and lasting friendship with each other, that would last throughout their marriage. The newly Duke and Duchess of Chelsea decided to settle in Ostia, for cheaper living, despite the _ from the Dowager Duchess, who wished for her son to remain in Wessex.

Together the couple built a happy life away from the Court drama in Wessex, and eventually welcomed their first daughter, Elizabeth Spencer.

had nine children, eight of which survived into adulthood.

to subdue the Franco threat, James decided to

Elizabeth Spencer

Mary Spencer

King James II of Wessex

Elizabeth, The Duchess of Sparta

Queen Catherine of Avondale

Anne Spencer

Queen Margaret of Alba

Edward, The Duke of Hampden

Henry, The Duke of Worcester