Whitehall Palace, London, 1540. It’s thirty years into the reign of King Henry VIII, and it’s been a long, hot, summer. London is experiencing intense heat and there has been no rain for two months. But while his subjects wilt, the King’s vigor remains undiminished. The Reformation goes on. Henry has just married the beautiful Katherine Howard, his fifth queen, who is a mere seventeen years old. She’s different from earlier wives in more ways than age; far from being nobility, she was “discovered” by some of the king’s friends in a boarding house for wayward young ladies.
Henry’s eldest daughter grew up disowned by her father and separated from her mother, Katherine of Aragon and eventually earned the epithet ‘Bloody Mary.’
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Whitehall Palace, London, 1540. It’s thirty years into the reign of King Henry VIII, and it’s been a long, hot, summer. London is experiencing intense heat and there has been no rain for two months. But while his subjects wilt, the King’s vigor remains undiminished. The Reformation goes on. Henry has just married the beautiful Katherine Howard, his fifth queen, who is a mere seventeen years old. She’s different from earlier wives in more ways than age; far from being nobility, she was “discovered” by some of the king’s friends in a boarding house for wayward young ladies.
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Sir Thomas More
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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Cardinal Wolsey was King Henry’s cunning and imperious chancellor whose friendship was tested time and time again.
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Henry VIII was both jealous and suspicious of Edward due to his wealth, land and royal blood.
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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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Henry’s eldest daughter grew up disowned by her father and separated from her mother, Katherine of Aragon and eventually earned the epithet ‘Bloody Mary.’
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