Questions of faith dominate the court. As the infant Princess Elizabeth is baptized, the “Act of Succession” is unveiled, declaring that only children of Henry and Anne are legitimate successors to the English throne. A law is passed by which every Royal subject must take an oath, on pain of death, recognizing the validity of the King’s new marriage and Henry’s supremacy in all matters.
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Questions of faith dominate the court. As the infant Princess Elizabeth is baptized, the “Act of Succession” is unveiled, declaring that only children of Henry and Anne are legitimate successors to the English throne. A law is passed by which every Royal subject must take an oath, on pain of death, recognizing the validity of the King’s new marriage and Henry’s supremacy in all matters.
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At the court of Henry VII the young orphan became a page to two-year-old Prince Henry, and a close friendship was forged that continued long after the Prince became King.
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Katherine left strong impressions on people—so much so that even her enemy, Thomas Cromwell, said ‘If not for her sex, she could have defied all the heroes of History.’
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Henry broke from the Catholic Church and instated the Church of England just so he could marry his mistress Anne Boleyn.
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Thomas More held many positions in Henry’s court, including Lord Chancellor, and was well-known for his harsh sentences regarding religious matters.
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Though seven years older than Henry, Charles shared many characteristics—natural athleticism, robust physical health, and a devotion to all sports.
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