Mary Tudor (Princess Mary)

Fragile and emotionally overwhelmed, caught between loyalty to her mother and the fear of separation. Her brief moment of gratitude toward Cromwell is quickly replaced by defiance and shame, reflecting her internal conflict and vulnerability.

Not directly observable, but implied to be one of humiliation and resignation. Her status as a 'bastard' and former heir makes her a target of Anne’s wrath, and her reduction to servitude would likely evoke feelings of powerlessness and betrayal.

Humiliated and powerless (implied, off-screen).

Not directly observable, but inferred to be one of deep humiliation and resentment. Her reduction in status is a calculated move by Anne to reinforce the Tudor dynasty’s new hierarchy and eliminate any remaining claims to the throne.

Not directly observable, but inferred as a source of tension—her absence is a point of contention, and her fate is tied to the broader power struggle between Katherine, Cromwell, and the imperial court.

Not directly observable, but inferred as a mix of longing for her mother and defiance against Henry’s court, given Katherine’s unwavering belief in her loyalty.

Not physically present, but her role as a pawn in Anne’s scheme underscores the high stakes of the court’s power struggles and the precarious nature of her position.

Not physically present, but her fate is a source of anxiety and urgency for Cromwell and his allies.

A state of profound sorrow and defiance, though she is not seen. The sobbing suggests a deep well of grief for the world she has lost, as well as a quiet resistance to the changes Anne and Henry represent. Her absence makes her a ghostly figure, haunting the edges of the scene.

Grieving and defiant, her emotional state is one of unyielding resistance to Henry’s demands. Though absent, her presence is felt through the council’s discussions, highlighting her symbolic role as a figure of traditionalist defiance.

Absent but emotionally charged—her grief over her mother’s death is weaponized by both Cromwell and Norfolk, framing her as vulnerable yet dangerous in her defiance.

Not directly observable, but implied to be resolute in her Catholic faith and resistant to Henry’s reforms.

Not directly observable, but implied to be a source of moral and political leverage for the faction.