She Survived
Unlike Henry’s previous wives, Anne fared better than the pair who were divorced, beheaded, and died, as the ancient rhyme goes: “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.” In light of the royal couple’s turbulent relationship, this may come as something of a surprise. Although the German princess escaped the axe, the king felt it was fitting to bestow upon her a variety of parting gifts, which we’ll examine in more detail later.
She Survived
He Wanted Someone To Blame
Additionally, it should be noted that Henry was well-known – and feared – for his impulsive and violent outbursts of rage. In his later years, the Tower of London became increasingly packed with persons whom the king had determined were deserving of incarceration and had been imprisoned. It may come as a surprise, though, that he felt the need to point the finger at someone else for the breakdown of his marriage.
He Wanted Someone To Blame
