Henry VIII's growing dissatisfaction with Anne of Cleves and his attempts to end the marriage.
Henry VIII's growing dissatisfaction with Anne of Cleves and his attempts to end the marriage.
Events in This Arc
In the council chamber, Thomas Cromwell unveils Hans Holbein’s portrait of Anne of Cleves to King Henry VIII, who initially approves of her appearance. However, Holbein’s reluctant admission that Anne …
In a tense, dawn confrontation at Hampton Court, Cromwell attempts to gauge Henry’s reaction to his new wife, Anne of Cleves, only to face the King’s vulgar and dismissive critique …
In the Council Chamber, Cromwell faces a direct challenge to his authority as Fitzwilliam—once a reluctant ally—publicly blames him for the disastrous Cleves marriage. Fitzwilliam’s outburst, fueled by Henry’s displeasure, …