I love this article so much, but I take issue with calling Anne of Cleves average based on her modernised portrait. She’s gorgeous. Maybe I have low standards for beauty but I really think her portraits show a very pretty, if not beautiful, woman. I’m so happy she survived and got to be rich. Good for her.
Yeah, and I'm sure Henry was a prize to behold. (*rolls eyes)
She could've benefited from an advisor who had the inside scoop. "Listen, Anne, Henry likes to dress up like other people to test you, so if you're randomly groped by a portly middle-aged man, go with it."
There was also a tradition of the Royal births being witnessed, to ensure paternity and maternity. I will have to check out who, but during one such occasion it was rumoured that a baby was smuggled into the Royal bedchamber, in a bed warmer/bed pan.
Surely Henry would have been furious with Anne if she had accepted a stranger's kisses, when she was on the way to meet her bridegroom? I would have thought he would have been delighted that she could not be swayed. Though if she insulted his appearance, you can see why he was upset. Also loved seeing a modern version of a portrait.
I once read an article that said Henry never bathed and never removed his clothes. They were sewn onto him. When they began to rot and fall apart, he had newer, grander clothing sewn on OVER THE ROT!
I once read (in only one article, so it cannot be trusted) that Henry never bathed or changed his clothes. He was sewn into them. When they began to rot and fall to pieces, he had new clothing sewn on OVER THE ROT!
What a funny, ironic, messed-up story!
Even a king has to experienced instant karma!
(I loved the medical terminology in this piece BTW.)
And I thought he was screwed up before this...
Thanks, Linda -
Right? It is funny and so messed up. They're not kidding about that "truth is stranger than fiction" thing. lol
God this is creepy. Sorry, entitled royalty. But flipping creepy.
Right? She must have thanked her lucky stars for the rest of her life. lol
This is sweet revenge: "And in peace and prosperity, she outlived all of them. "
Right? I have to wonder how she felt when she saw the next wife beheaded. Probably thanked her lucky stars for the mishap that got her banished. lol
Fascinating—wonderful perspective!
Thanks! : )
I love this article so much, but I take issue with calling Anne of Cleves average based on her modernised portrait. She’s gorgeous. Maybe I have low standards for beauty but I really think her portraits show a very pretty, if not beautiful, woman. I’m so happy she survived and got to be rich. Good for her.
Yeah, and I'm sure Henry was a prize to behold. (*rolls eyes)
She could've benefited from an advisor who had the inside scoop. "Listen, Anne, Henry likes to dress up like other people to test you, so if you're randomly groped by a portly middle-aged man, go with it."
There was also a tradition of the Royal births being witnessed, to ensure paternity and maternity. I will have to check out who, but during one such occasion it was rumoured that a baby was smuggled into the Royal bedchamber, in a bed warmer/bed pan.
It was James Ii and his wife, in the 17th century. I tried to find a link that doesn't overwhelm you with stupid pop up ads 🤔☺️, I failed.
Really enjoyed this
You mean big fat discusting henry
she kind of reminds me of Lacey Chabert
this was great, thanks!
Surely Henry would have been furious with Anne if she had accepted a stranger's kisses, when she was on the way to meet her bridegroom? I would have thought he would have been delighted that she could not be swayed. Though if she insulted his appearance, you can see why he was upset. Also loved seeing a modern version of a portrait.
They used to play cards together into yhe night. Mustve been an intersting lady.
Oh, Henry. How stupid could one king be?
I once read an article that said Henry never bathed and never removed his clothes. They were sewn onto him. When they began to rot and fall apart, he had newer, grander clothing sewn on OVER THE ROT!
I'd love to know if that was true.
Wonderful story!
Hugs,
Linda
Ahhhh, Henry. What a pompous imbecile was he.
I once read (in only one article, so it cannot be trusted) that Henry never bathed or changed his clothes. He was sewn into them. When they began to rot and fall to pieces, he had new clothing sewn on OVER THE ROT!
I'd love to know if that was true.
Wonderful story!
Hugs,
Linda
Wow. A screenplay beckons!