Fenner was disappointed that Derby was devoting himself to cultural pursuits rather than politics .
Fenner 's family were thought to be sympathetic to the Catholic cause and were possible claimants of the throne in the event of Queen Elizabeth 's death .
Fenner was disappointed that Derby was devoting himself to cultural pursuits rather than politics because his family were thought to be sympathetic to the Catholic cause and were possible claimants of the throne in the event of Queen Elizabeth 's death .