The real reason Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne of Cleves failed, with Heather Darsie
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I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Heather Darsie, author of a breakthrough biography of Henry VIII’s 4th wife, ‘Anna, Duchess of Cleves: The King’s ‘Beloved Sister’’. Heather has been able to look at Anna’s story, and that of her failed marriage to Henry VIII in a different, and all the more revealing context, explaining in a much more convincing way the reasons behind the failed marriage. Watch the interview on YouTube by clicking here. Purchase Heather’s Book #History #HenryVIII #TudorHistory. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/british-history/message
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