The first decade of Edward's life was relatively peaceful. His early years were spent in the household of Mary Tudor, duchess of Suffolk and dowager queen of France, but following her death in 1533, he returned to his own family; he got private tutoring from Robert Taylor of Oxford.
Edward's initial period was relatively peaceful. He spent his early years with Mary Tudor, duchess of Suffolk and dowager queen of France, but following her demise in 1533, he returned to his own family; he obtained private instruction from Robert Taylor of Oxford.