Natalie Relmsey
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| Portrayed by Rachel Hurd-Wood | |
| Full Name | Lady Natalie Jane Relmsey |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | Earldom of Griffith |
| Date of Birth | 13th December 1793 |
| Father | Bernard Relmsey |
| Father's Rank | Earl of Griffith |
| Mother | Jemima Relmsey |
| Mother's Rank | Countess of Griffith |
| Town Residence | {{{residence}}} |
| Year of Debut | 1812 |
| Dowry | £25,000 |
Lady Natalie Relmsey is the youngest child of the Earl and Countess of Griffith. She is seventeen years old. Not yet out, she spends most of her free time pursuing her passion for botany. She is currently residing in Park Lane with her elder sister Daphne Werlington.
Natalie is played by Ellie.
Family
- The Earl of Griffith, Bernard Relmsey (Father)
- The Countess of Griffith, Jemima Relmsey (Mother)
- The Viscount of Torrington, Damien Relmsey (Brother)
- The Duchess of Beaumont, Daphne Werlington (Sister)
- The Honourable Theodore Relmsey (Brother)
- The Honourable Vincent Relmsey (Brother)
- Miss Annabelle Beacham (Cousin)
Background
Lady Natalie Relmsey was born on a bright winter’s morning in December 1793, the youngest of five siblings. She led a happy childhood, spent mostly following her older siblings around and making a nuisance of herself, though with her wide smile and cheerful disposition she was generally looked on with affection by all - with the exception of the maids who had the task of getting the grass stains out of her muslin dresses.
As the youngest sibling, Nat soon found herself the only child left in the large countryside estate owned by her parents, as her brothers and sister started to fly the nest, for school and the season. She thrived on having her parents’ attention - and the sprawling garden - mostly to herself.
Displaying an aptitude for maths and sciences from an early age, Nat was educated by a tutor, an elderly gentleman named Gansey, engaged by her fondly bemused parents after months of pleading (and numerous plants dug up in the garden in the name of dubious 'experiments'). He inspired in her a love of biology; specifically, the science of botany which to this day remains her passion, and she has remained in written communication with him since her move to London. Her education is generally well rounded - though she found little interest in the humanities (history, literature, geography etc.) she tolerated them for fear that her parents would dismiss Gansey, but thanks to her sciences her Latin is excellent.
Current Season
In preparation for her debut, Natalie has moved in with her sister Daphne and her family. To her surprise, she is enjoying London far more than she thought she would. Leaving home and her beloved country garden was hard, but living on Park Lane with her sister means she can practically see Hyde Park from her bedroom window, and that has started to make up for things a little. She is incredibly fond of her nephews and niece, and she would be lying if she said she wasn’t happy about spending time with her older sister, who she greatly missed after Daphne left home.
Not yet out, she is confident in making a good match once she starts the Season, with a good dowry and strong family connections. Though her interests generally run to the academic, much like most young girls her age, the idea of being out in society is terribly exciting.
Trivia
- Natalie is a very poor liar. She has absolutely no poker face.
- Vincent is her favourite sibling.
- Natalie's sense of style, much like her sense of humour, is questionable at the best of times.
- Her tutor was the one who first provided her with one of Sir Peregrine's papers.
- Natalie's favoured horse in London is named Dogwood.
- Reading long scientific books in cramped, wonkily printed Latin has left Natalie slightly near sighted, and when reading particularly difficult tomes she wears a pair of gold framed spectacles, which she is constantly pushing back up her upturned nose.
- Natalie is the proud owner of a rather eclectic array of sunhats.
Relationships
Friends
- Lady Rosanna Devereux: A close friend she has reconnected with in London.
Acquaintances
- Miss Carey: A very poised young woman she was introduced to at the Haverleigh Party.
- Mr. Carlisle: He of the cheekbones, Natalie was introduced to Mr. Carlisle at the Haverleigh Party.
- Miss Eleanor Clare: Met twice. Natalie appears to like Eleanor far more than Eleanor likes her.
- Lady Elizabeth Dunford: A casual acquaintance she has a great respect for, with a mutual interest in horse riding.
- Miss Sybilla Grenfell: A friend of Rosanna's.
- Catherine McAvoy, Lady Kirkfries: An old friend of her sister.
- Miss Osbourne: A terribly pretty woman she met at the Haverleigh Party. Natalie decided she liked her very much, however if she knew the way she had spoken to Miss Clare she would have taken an instant dislike to her.
- Miss Abigail Werlington: Her sister's other ward for the season.
- Mr Evander Whinging: An amusing gentleman she once found stuck in a tree.
Other
- Sir Peregrine Bexley: A gentleman with whom she has been exchanging scientific correspondence. Once sent her a crate of citrus fruit. Not actually as old as she thinks he is.
Appearances in Fic
- Hillshaw 18--: Married life with Lady Natalie and Sir Peregrine. [AU, Future Fic]
Thread Tracking
Monday, May 13th
- 'Kindred spirits are not as scarce as I used to think': Natalie visits Lady Kirkfries with Daphne and Gail
- 'Oranges of Dubious Intent': A surprise package is received from Sir Peregrine.
- 'Time for a little redecoration': Natalie and Daphne drop in on Damien and his fiancee Juliet Landon as they make plans to redecorate Griffith House.
Tuesday, May 14th
- 'Flowers of Youth': Natalie meets Miss Clare on a walk in Hyde Park. Nat tells her of her ambitions towards scientific study, before they run into Lady Rosanna and Miss Grenfell.
- 'Tree-Top Travails': Mr Evander Whinging is found by Natalie, stuck in a tree in Hyde Park.
Friday, May 17th
- 'The Wind of Heaven': Natalie meets Lady Elizabeth Dunford whilst out riding in Hyde Park.