Philadelphia Carey facts for kids
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Philadelphia Carey was an English noblewoman who lived a long time ago, in the 1600s. She was born to Robert Carey, 1st Earl of Monmouth and Elizabeth Trevannion. Philadelphia was known for being a "courtier," which means she spent time at the royal court and served the royal family.
Life at Court
Philadelphia Carey worked as a lady-in-waiting for Princess Elizabeth. A lady-in-waiting was a woman who helped and attended a queen or princess.
Her picture can be seen in a painting of her family from 1617. This painting is thought to be by an artist named Paul van Somer. Another famous artist, Anthony van Dyck, also painted her portrait.
In 1617, King James visited Philadelphia at her home in Aske. This happened on his way to Scotland. He also stayed with her at Wharton Hall when he returned.
Travels and Marriage
In 1623, Philadelphia traveled to The Hague in the Netherlands. She went to visit Princess Elizabeth, who had become the Queen of Bohemia. She traveled with other important ladies like Elizabeth, Lady Knollys and Lady Hatton. They even sent a funny letter to a diplomat named Dudley Carleton. In the letter, they pretended that Neptune, the god of the sea, had brought them to shore!
Philadelphia Carey married Sir Thomas Wharton in April 1611. He was from Aske Hall.
Their children included:
Philadelphia Carey passed away in 1654. She was buried in a place called Easby, Richmondshire.
