The Secret Son of Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior,

Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior had a secret son by his mistress, Lady Katherine Gordon in June of 2230, and together they named him after his ancestors, Lord John Robert Howard.

Lord John Robert Howard was raised by his mother, Lady Katherine in Bedford Territory where his aunt, Lady Sophia Charlotte and her husband, Lord William lived, with their three children, Lord George, Lady Henrietta Ann and Lord Thomas Carey.

Lord John was born when his half brother, Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR son, Lord Charles Andrew Howard III and when Lord George’s son, Lord Robert was born in 2230.

Lady Sophia Charlotte loved her nephew, Lord John Howard and she loved Lady Katherine Gordon as did Lord William Carey and Lord George loved his first cousin and they grew up together in Bedford Territory along with his son, Lord Robert Carey.

Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior never told Lady Alexandra Elizabeth about his son, Lord John Robert Howard, but he supported his son, Lord John Robert Howard and his mother, Lady Katherine Gordon. He often traveled out to Bedford Territory to visit his son.

Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR, Lord Richard Edward Howard Senior, Lady Sophia Charlotte and Lord Edwin William Howard never knew that they had a secret brother not until suddenly in 2248, seven years after Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior passed away Lord John Robert Howard appears.

Lord John Robert Howard is armed with his birth certificate where Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior acknowledges his birth and that he is his son and Lady Sophia Charlotte affirms that Lord John is her brother’s son.

Lady Sophia Charlotte tells her nephew, Lord Charles Andrew JR “ My brother didn’t tell you because he was born after all of his children with your mother.” 

“I was there when Lady Katherine and Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior when Lord John Robert Howard was born in January of 2230, he was born shortly after Lord Charles Andrew Howard III.” Lady Sophia states.

“My brother made sure that Lady Katherine and his son were taken care of and it is his wish that you take care of your brother and his mother.” Lady Sophia states, “He is also a grandson of Lord Frederick William Howard.” 

Lord George Carey speaks up “ Lord John is my first cousin as well, as we share the same grandfather, Lord Frederick William Howard.” 

“Lord John is the same age as Lord Charles Andrew Howard III and Lord Robert are.” Lord George tells his first cousin.

“I think that my uncle would want you to provide for his son.” Lord George tells his cousin, Lord Charles Andrew JR.

Lord John Howard tells his half brother “ I want nothing but to be recognized as your brother. I want no title and position. I am happy being a country squire and living in Bedford Territory . “ 

“I have one thing to ask you and that is to tell  me about my grandfather, Lord Frederick William Howard.’ Lord John Howard asks.

“There is much to tell you about Lord Frederick William Howard. He was born in 2165, and he married in 2183 to Lady Jeanette Virginia Beaufort and together they had four children,  Your Uncle, Lord Frederick William Howard, your Aunt, Lady Sophia Charlotte, our father, Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior and our uncle, Lord Andrew Charles Howard.” Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR explains.

“Our father died in 2240, shortly after your nephew, Lord Patrick William Howard II was born and I became Duke of Norfolk Territory.” Lord Charles Andrew JR states.

“You have other nephews, Lord Charles Andrew Howard and two nieces, Lady Patricia and Lady Charlotte Augusta. '' Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR explains.

“You have a sister in law, Lady Patricia Eugenie Stuart and she is my wife and Duchess.” Lord Charles tells him.

“I am prepared to see that you are taken care of like our father asked me to do.” Lord Charles Andrew JR tells his brother.

“Our father wanted me to make sure that your mother and you were taken care of.” Lord Charles Andrew Jr tells him.

“Our father left you a sizable trust fund.” Lord Charles Andrew JR states and it is to be divided between any children you have.” 

“I have come to ask you for your permission to marry Lady Constance Lancaster.” Lord John tells his brother.

“I have no problem with you marrying the woman that you love. By all means, marry her if you love her and be happy.” Lord Charles Andrew JR states.

“We would like to be married in the chapel at Norfolk Estate with your consent.” Lord John tells Lord Charles Andrew JR.

“You may use the chapel that was erected by our great-grandfather, Lord Patrick in 2164.” Lord Charles Andrew JR states.

“I have asked Lord Robert Carey to be my best man but my dear fiancee, Lady Constance has no witness and she wanted me to ask you if Lady Patricia would do her the honor of being her witness.” Lord John asks.

Lady Patricia is touched and honored and she answers “ I will be happy to be her matron of honor;”

“We are requesting the honor of your presence as well Lord Charles Andrew, along with Lord Richard Edward, Lord Edwin William, Lord George, Lady Henrietta Ann Bourbon, Lord Robert Frederick, Lady Roberta, and Lady Lettice Knolly of course my nephews and nieces are invited.” Lord John tells him.

“We will be there brother.” Lord Charles Andrew JR states and they embrace each other.

“We have also invited Lady Sophia Charlotte and Lord William Carey, and Lord Frederick William and Lady Isabella Bourbon, Lord Andrew Charles and Lady Elizabeth Percy and their son, Lord Edward Howard and his wife, Lady Barbara Stuart.” Lord John explains.

“Don’t worry bro. All the family will be there to support you .” Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR tells his youngest brother.

Lord John Robert Howard and Lady Constance Philipa Lancaster are married in the chapel at Norfolk Estate on June of 2248 and approximately 1 and ½ years after their marriage they are blessed with a son, Lord Phillp Thomas Howard in June of 2250 and five years later they are blessed with a daughter, Lady Constance Philipa Howard in 2256.

Lord John Howard and his wife, Lady Constance protect their two children and live a quiet life out in Bedford Territory protected by Lord George Carey and his wife, Lady Henrietta Ann Bourbon and Lord Philip grows up with Lord Richard William Carey, Lord Frederick William Howard III, and Lord Thomas William Howard.

Lord Philip Howard married Lady Louisa Augusta Stuart in 2275 at the age of 25 years old the same time that Lord Andrew Charles Howard became Duke of Norfolk Territory.

Lord Philip Howard never meets Lord Andrew Charles Howard his great-great-nephew, Lord Andrew Charles Howard the youngest son of his great-great Uncle, Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR.

Lord Philip and Lady Louisa decide to live quietly in Bedford Territory where Lord Richard William Carey is Duke of Bedford Territory as Lord Richard William Carey is also his great-great- nephew.

Lady Louisa Augusta gave birth to Lord William Charles Howard in 2280 and a daughter,  Lady Louisa Augusta Howard in 2285 and once again they don’t know any of their distant cousins, Lady Elizabeth, Lady Samhain, Lord Anthony Christopher, Lord Albert Edward, Lady Sophia Charlotte, Lady Anastasia Christina, Lady Autumn Bridget, Lord Charles Andrew Howard IV or Lady Karissa Elizabeth Ann Howard.

The many grandchildren of his great-great-uncle, Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR who was his great-great-grandfather’s oldest brother.

Lord Philip does know Lord Richard William Carey and he comes to know Lady Caroline Matilda and Lord Benjamin Lawrence Carey , the children of Lord Richard William Carey and Lady Karissa Elizabeth Ann.

Lord Philip has fond memories of Lady Sophia Charlotte Howard, Lord William Carey and Lord Robert Carey and Lady Lettice Knollys and he has fond memories of Lord Richard William Carey.

Lord John Robert Howard passes away in 2320 at the age of 90 years old peacefully out in Bedford Territory and when Lady Elizabeth hears that her great-uncle passed away she has him intermined besides his brother, Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR, Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior, and the rest of his family out at The Howard Mausoleum at Norfolk Estate.

Lady Elizabeth walks up to Lord Philip Howard and she embraces him and tells him  “I am sorry to hear about the death of my great-uncle, Lord John Robert Howard.” 

“I didn’t know about him, and my grandfather didn’t know about him either,but we are family Lord Philip and I know that Lord Patrick William Howard wouldn’t want any division in the family.” Lady Elizabeth tells him.

“Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior left you with a sizable trust fund which is to be divided between your children.’ Lady Elizabeth tells him.

Lord Philip Howard learns all about the family he has and he is well received by Lady Elizabeth and Lord Richard Edward Howard III as well as Lady Caroline Matilda and Lord Benjamin Lawrence Carey.

Lord Philip Howard passes away ten years later at the age of 80 in 2330 the same time Lady Karissa dies at the age of 75 years old and it brings the family back together when Lady Elizabeth lays to rest Lord Philip Howard and her mother, Lady Karissa Elizabeth Ann Howard-Carey nee Lowell.

Lord Philip Howard’s son, Lord William Charles Howard who was born in 2280 marries in 2310 to Lady Elizabeth Ann Habsburg and in 2315, a son is born to them and he is given the name of Lord Frederick Patrick Howard and in 2320, Lord William and his wife, Lady Elizbeth Ann are blessed with daughter, Lady Charlene Louisa Howard.

It is Lady Karissa Ann Howard who is Duchess of Norfolk in 2330, after her maternal grandmother dies creates Lord William Howard, Duke of Avondale Territory.

Lord John Robert Howard is the son that no one knew about until his father passed away and the only thing he asks is to be recognized as the son of Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior and his request is granted by Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR in 2248.

At least one Howard was able to live the kind of life he wanted too and he lived quietly as a country squire with a loving family.

Lord Robert John Howard born 2230 and died in 2320, son of Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior and Lady Catherine Gordon, youngest brother of Lord Charles Andrew Howard Junior, 4th Duke of Norfolk Territory and nephew of Lady Sophia Charlotte Howard, Duchess of Bedford Territory.