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I’m Claire Ridgway, author, historian, and Tudor history enthusiast. If you love exploring the dramatic world of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII, and the captivating figures of Tudor England, you’re in the right place!
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A personal update on the 11-month anniversary of my sudden hearing loss...
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One of the most famous quotations attributed to Mary of Guise is her alleged reply to Henry VIII's proposal of marriage:
"I may be a big woman, but I have a very little neck."
It's a wonderful story, cleverly alluding to Anne Boleyn's execution and Henry VIII's reputation. But did Mary of Guise really say those words?
In this video, I investigate the evidence by examining contemporary diplomatic correspondence, including the dispatches of the French ambassador, Castillon, along with the works of John Knox, John Lesley, George Buchanan, Agnes Strickland, Antonia Fraser, John Guy and other historians.
Can this famous quotation be traced to a contemporary source, or has it become accepted simply through repetition?
Join me as I follow the evidence and explore one of Tudor history's most intriguing quotation mysteries.
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It's one of the most famous stories surrounding Henry VIII's fourth marriage. Hans Holbein the Younger was supposedly sent to Cleves to paint Anne's portrait, produced an image that made her look far more attractive than she really was, and Henry agreed to the marriage - only to be bitterly disappointed when he finally met Anne in person.
But is that actually what happened?
In this video, I'm going back to the evidence from 1539 to investigate what Henry VIII really knew about Anne of Cleves before they met.
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Join me in 15 minutes for the premiere of Was Henry VIII really catfished by Anne of Cleves?
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Premiere - Was Henry VIII really catfished by Anne of Cleves? - Join me tomorrow at 9pm UK time / 4pm New York time to watch my new video together. I do hope you enjoy watching it with me.
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