@@anneboleyn5940 You truly are! I hope that you'll never forget it. And btw, it's so nice of you to stop by and speak to us, even though so much time have passed since you were alive! 😁🥰
Oh yes, my cat does that- UNLESS I'm trying to show him off on a skype call. He stays long enough to eat all the treats he's allowed, then becomes invisi-kitty :D
Imagine after all those years of waiting.... waiting for the divorce.. waiting for a son... Anne even had to wait for her death! How terrible to be prepared for execution only to be told it was to be postponed until the next day. Thank you Claire for another fascinating video!
Really interesting, Claire. I knew some of these facts, like her birthplace, the haste of the betrothal and marriage, her death and burial, and that she'd served both Katherine and Anne. But I didn't know about her Catholicism, her words about the Pilgrimage of Grace, or some of the other details that really help illuminate her personality. Being, like you, a major Anne Boleyn fanatic, I haven't explored Jane in this much depth. Very interesting, thank you!
Haven't heard many Anne Boleyn haters tbh but I don't doubt their existence. Haters gonna hate for the sake of hating I've mainly heard Anne being criticised for Catherine and Mary's mistreatment and for being overrated which of course is ridiculous.
@@Shane-Flanagan yeah, they're out there, one lady was giving me grief saying the only thing she did was seduce a married man--and Henry was so hard to seduce--if it was for Anne we wouldn't have had Elizabeth and I might be speaking Spanish right now, Spain was colonizing north America until the defeat of the armada, so you could say that Anne thru Elizabeth changed the future United States.
@@janspup6232 Yes the events of Anne's eventful life, death and legacy have certainly shaped the course of English history and possibly American history too as you say. 👍
All of these facts were interesting, but the one I found the most interesting was that not even those living at the time found the charges against Anne and George credible. I love watching your videos. No matter how much one knows about the Tudors, there is always something new to learn....always! Thanks, Claire!
It's interesting that as much as Eustace Chapuys allegedly hated Anne, he still openly admitted to her being charged with insufficient evidence. I wonder how he felt that, so many questions that lead to even bigger questions.
Chapuys seems to have been honest and truthfull man, even though he didn't like Anne at all. It would have been so easy for him to say something bad about Anne, and even easier not to say anything at all, but he desided to be fair, even towards the woman he disliked so much. And I do think that he started to see the pattern in Henry's behaviour at this point: how easily he discarded his wives and children without any good reason.
No matter how many times I tune in to these videos, no matter how much I learn, the malicious treatment of Queen Anne (and Catherine Howard) leaves a sting. I don’t know what else to say.
From what I have read over time, Catherine Howard did have an affair with someone whilst married to Henry. As that would have been treason it may have warranted harsh treatment. However maybe not as much as beheading..
@@sassytbc7923 A woman accused of adultery like Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn would be sentenced to be burned at the stake but their sentences were commuted to beheading. Less tortuous and more swift. It's actually not proven that Catherine Howard had a sexual affair while married to the King. It depends on how you interpret her letters. Anyhow, she certainly didn't deserve what happened to her.
@@Shane-Flanagan Adultery wasn't punished by burning at the stake. Only 2 crimes carried the death penalty in this era- heresy, for which you were burned, & treason, for which women were burned & men were hanged, drawn & quartered (unless noble, ofc.) Sins like adultery were confessed to a priest, & you were given a penance, like say 10 Hail Marys & fast on bread & water. The priests consulted penitentials for the correct penance for every sin, & yeah... the church had an astonishingly comprehensive list of EVERY sin you could think of, & many you wouldn't :D
@@sassytbc7923 Henry literally changed the law to execute her! He made it treason not to tell the king you weren't a virgin when you married him, & she was also charged with the _intention_ to commit adultery: with Thomas Culpeper, & they both admitted to that intention; & with her ex-boyfriend Francis Dereham, cos she'd given him the job of secretary, but there wasn't anything going on with those two anymore... She might've slept with Culpeper, but that actually wasn't important- the intention was enough.
Sneaky, snarky people in King Henry's court who sought to bring down Anne n her Brother George and others. Hard to accept that are so heartless people that they would lie to hurt others for their own ill gotten gains. Woe to their souls!!
I would be interested to know how Anne and other women took care of their skin, hair, teeth and general hygiene. Was soap and perfume available and what about treatments for common ailments such as headaches?
You know, I have always believed that Henry had to quickly get rid of Anne and everyone else who perished with her were just collateral damage. I guess Henry thought, "It took years to get Anne....it will only take a minute or so to get rid of her!" HEARTLESS HENRY! Thanks so much!
Hello Darlene 👋 . Totally agree with you. Of course, he already had Jane Seymour 'waiting in the wings' (hence his haste) as Anne had not provided a son, and he was keen to get rid of her quickly and 'move on'. What a 'nasty piece of work' Henry had become! ... Whilst we know that the charges against Anne were 'trumped-up' charges (she was innocent, as were the men), Henry could have persuaded Anne (with threats) to agree to an annulment, or anything else, but he didn't even bother. He Murdered an innocent woman (and the others) not for treason, but to quickly 'move on'. ... Also, to not even have a coffin waiting for her body, it must have been thought (by some) that the King wouldn't go through with Anne's execution, and instead pardon her at the last minute, but he didn't. ... How very sad for ALL of the Boleyn family and for the families of the other men executed with her. They were all innocent. Even though Tudor times, I'm sure that many were horrified at this 'single act' of mis-justice and cruelty (not to mention all the other times). ... Great idea of Claire's to make these FACTS videos, isn't it? Keep enjoying (like I do). I often read your comment. Just thought today that I would respond. Hope you don't mind! .. Enjoy your day. Bye from Lyndell 🙂👋
@@Lyndell-P I wondered that too (about the lack of coffin). Poor Anne, and the other men; no one to speak up for them. How must they have felt, probably knowing before the sentence was passed the way things were looking. If there is life after death, and justice in that life, then I hope Henry was brought to account :(
@@denisehill7769 Agreed Denise, but we'll never know (if he was brought to account). Such dreadful times. Although, I really do believe that if given half a chance (although 'strong willed' but knowing what may await not only herself but her brother) that given no way out, if offerred, Anne would have 'reluctantly' stepped aside for Jane Seymour. Anne would not have liked it, but she loved her family more than being Queen (I'm sure) and I truly believe that she loved Henry (God knows why). Sadly, she, her brother, nor the others had a chance. I ALSO had wondered, if Henry and Cromwell 'got rid of her' permanently because they 'knew too much' about him and his deeds to be allowed to live. No 'rhyme nor reason' otherwise for them all to die (by any means). Just my thoughts. Bye Denise 👋
@@Lyndell-P Hey Lyndell! Thank you for the post! Absolutely, I agree with you...on all levels! Heartless Henry makes me sick! Also note, it is great that Claire is doing this. As I've mentioned before, I was one of those rare people who never got the chance to see The Tudors or other shows pertaining to Tudor history. However, today, with the help of Claire and conversing with others on this feed, I find myself looking a Tudor Historical shows with a much more critical eye! I am also a Historian/Genealogist and let me tell you, I have seen some crazy documentations/no sources/questionable family trees, etc. So, I'm with Claire and the others on this channel...FACTS MATTER. Thank you again for your comments. I consider you "my Tudor buddy."
@@darlenefarmer5921 "Tudor Buddy" .. I like that very much. 👑👍 Thank you so much, especially coming from an Historian/Genealogist. I am honoured - you (like Claire) such a learned person. You would get on very well with my husband. He is a Military Historian (has co-produced some military books) and an amateur family historian. He has helped many Australian families find out details of their loved ones' military service throughout all wars (where there are records) mainly due to his contacts in the army (from his army days) and his understanding of military jargon etc., BUT more significantly for our family, assisting an uncle (now deceased) to produce a detailed family tree and book (covering every branch of the family) tracing them back to the reign of Elizabeth I. ... He even visited (in 2016) in Wales the original old manor house that was built by the Prewetts in 1601. It has been modernised (of course) but only on the inside, and added to. He was invited into the house by the present owners and shown original documentation found by them of drawings of the house (architecture etc.). He had only ever seen this 'Prewett' house in a black and white drawing before, and it is now on the front of a the Family Tree Book, privately published by my husband and his late uncle. They printed off enough copies to go to the eldest of all his cousins etc. My husband now the Patriarch of the Prewetts of our branch of the family in Australia. So I do understand what you do. A lot of work and research goes into it all. ... Although, ours was just our family, he has found out much more, and helped many. During his 2016 trip he met many relatives he'd never known. Quite an adventure for him. No more travel now though, as he is too old. ... Didn't mean to rave on, but when I read what you do, was most impressed and interested. Enjoy your day Darlene, my Tudor Buddy Extraordinaire 👑👍 (gee, I hope I spelt that correctly). Bye from Lyndell 🇭🇲🦘
Through my tireless years of research and then viewing Claire's delightful content, I knew all these Anne Boleyn facts. Yay 🎉 Regardless, I still thoroughly enjoyed this fact video just as much as the others. Claire is certainly great at separating the facts from the fiction. BTW Maj omg 😂🤣😆😅 a class act! ☘️🍀
Hello Shane 👋 Gee, you did well! I wasn't sure of 2 facts and new nothing about 1fact, but knew the others. So not too bad for a keen novice. You wrote "through my tireless years of research"! May I ask, how many years have you been researching about Anne Boleyn, as you seem to know quite a bit. Hope you are well. from Lyndell 🇭🇲🦘
@@Lyndell-P You certainly did well. No surprise considering how much you enjoy Claire's videos. I'm lucky, I've a good head for remembering dates etc. I guess when I said tireless, I meant that I find Anne endlessly fascinating. Never tire of hearing her story. She first caught my attention 12 years ago in 2009 during my final year of primary school, not sure what you call that in Australia. Funnily enough, 2009 is the same year that Claire started The Anne Boleyn Files. I hadn't really heard about Anne previous but I was drawn to her for some reason and just felt I had to know more. For my final year of secondary school nearly 7 years ago in 2014, I did a history project about Anne Boleyn for my final set of exams. I listed The Anne Boleyn Files actually as one of my references. Loved doing that project as we didn't get much of a chance to learn about the Tudors in secondary school, mainly WW2 etc. It felt like my little tribute to Anne. I've watched countless documentaries and viewed many youtube videos on Henry and his wives. Presenters included Dr Susannah Lipscomb, Dan Snow, Lucy Worsely, David Starkey and Dr Kat etc. I own a few books about the Tudors and borrowed many from the library. I loved the Alison Weir factual book 'The Lady in the Tower'' which is about Anne's downfall.
@@Shane-Flanagan Well Shane! Thank you so much for answering my question. I am most impressed, not only with your knowledge of Tudor history, but indeed to your very 'grown up' attitude to everything! I had thought you to be an older person (not that that matters at all) but have worked out you're maybe 'about' 25 years of age (give or take). I'm finding it hard to find the right words, so please forgive me as I don't wish to embarrass you. You seem a lovely young man! ... I won't tell you my age (a lady never tells) but I will say my husband is about 74 and we've been married over 40 years (a lifetime, and he hasn't got sick of me yet). Correction: he often says "it is better the devil you know than the one you don't" or "it is cheaper to keep you than get rid of you"! These are OLD jokes. You might find them dreadful, but we 'get along' just fine. He is a very good man. A 'Gentleman' and a 'Gentle Man' just like his late father before him. I got on with my father-in-law very well. ... ANYWAY, you have been studying Anne Boleyn and known of Claire's wonderful work for much longer than I have. I've only known of it for under a year, but have always loved history, especially British history. I am not computer savvy. I do Not have a Computer or a Smartphone. Only a computer Tablet which my husband got for me late April/May (I think) in 2020. Then had to teach me how to use it. On finding Claire's channel, I fell in love with it but struggled with some things. Was able to contact Claire and Tim directly, and until I improved my skills, they both helped me considerably. I have learnt a lot (tech wise) with their help and guidance, and my husband's help. Also get to enjoy more and more of Claire's work. .. So, I'm slowly going through her playlists, whilst also watching her regular videos as they come through (via subscription) and have bought most of her books as well. I can't 'get around' as I once could, so my interest in Claire's work keeps me out of mischief (or at least 'out of my husband's hair). He is not only my long suffering husband, but my carer. Love him to bits ❤ Poor man! LOL ❗🙄🙃😊 ... Anyway. I've bored you enough for today (I'm sure). By the way, if you haven't already noticed - I'm a Chatterbox, leaving long messages and comments. A chatterbox but not a gossip (there is a difference). You seem a very polite, kind and generous young man. I am thrilled to know you through this channel. I hope to learn more from you (about history) in the future, AND "thank you" for your Tudor 👑👍 Claire Fan Friendship! . I am most appreciative! .. Bye for now, from Lyndell in rural Victoria, Australia 🇭🇲🦘 🙃😊👍
@@Lyndell-P Nice of you to say Lyndell. I'm happy I come across in a positive and friendly way in my comments to you It can be hard to convey meaning and tone within comments I may be in my 20's but I consider myself a old soul. Your jokes aren't dreadful or unknown to me at all. I love all things historical more so than modern. Besides Tudor history, I love old Hollywood films from the 1920's to the 1950's and all those stars from that golden glamourous era. I love music from the 1960's to the 1980's. Don't care too much for modern music I may be familiar with Claire's content for years but there's a chance you may have viewed more of her videos than I have. I originally just did reading and research from her website without realising that Claire did RUclips videos too. Plus I confess that I may not be as loyal a fan of Claire's as you have been. I have taken breaks from her content a few times over the years. And sometimes I forgot to come back for some time. But when I did comeback, it was like being reacquainted with old friend's i.e Claire, her pets and Tudor history. Nothing wrong about being a chatterbox Lyndell. I can be too that's why I sometimes ask you questions for fun Your words are always kind, informative and respectful. Lord knows there are enough trolls online who have even targeted Claire of all people which is shocking. I had sort of guessed you to be a more mature lady simply because you left a 👵 in one of your previous comments to me and because you once mentioned you have grandchildren. That doesn't bother me, it means you have more wisdom and life experience. 🍀🌹☘️👍
🇭🇲🦘 I very much enjoyed this video. A GREAT IDEA of yours to give us all these - Interesting Facts about ALL of Henry VIII's wives ! Your efforts never cease to amaze ❣ .. "Thank you" so much Claire 👑🔔👍
@@anneboleynfiles Hello Claire 👋 Had wanted to say. So often I notice you refer people to videos on your many Playlists. Great to do that, as so much information there. ... As you know, it has been under a year since I found your wonderful channel. Still playing catchup - I give myself 'homework' each week (now that you're doing two parts on 'this week in Tudor history' each week) which is most enjoyable. Each weekend I find and watch (from your This day in Tudor history list) 14 videos. 7 from 2019 and 7 from 2020. I'm now adding the 30 videos from your playlist 'The Fall of Anne Boleyn'. Had already seen 8, so 22 to go. I'm hoping to be 'up to date' with these, before this years 'Remembrance' of Anne's fall. Also to help me with the most enjoyable (but fiendish) Tudor Puzzle Book. Fun, but require much more knowledge. ... Thanks to your books, many video lists, and new video formats etc. etc. I might get there. Although, I doubt that I'll ever really catch-up but I'll never be bored again. Spending more and more time bedridden (not complaining - just saying) this is something I can do without assistance. So I again say "Thank you" and my hubby says "thank you" too, for keeping me occupied and 'out of his hair' (if you know what I mean). ... I just wanted you to know how much your work has impacted so positively on my 'quality of life'. You, Tim, your family and the Tudor Fan friends on your channel are a godsend for me. I sincerely mean that. Thank you! ... Evening here now, so enjoy your day. Take care, and much love to you and yours. Have a wonderful day 🌞👍from Lyndell 🇭🇲 🦘
The fact that they were so caught up with getting rid of her and didn’t even cared to think about who or where she was gonna bury , is very distasteful and low of henry.
Here are three new spellings of Anne Boleyn - thanks to the subtitles - amberlin berlin and ambulance 😆 Poor Anne, a sweet lamb to the slaughter. She just didn’t watch her back.
Another AWESOME video!! Is it true that the last stillborn baby she had was severely deformed??!! I've heard so many stories about the deformed fetus, and want to know how true it was!! Looking forward to the next video!! Take care, and stay safe!! XXXX Ps Maj is an ABSOLUTE STAR!!
No, it's a myth and comes from the work of Nicholas Sander, a Catholic in exile during Elizabeth's reign, 50 years after Anne died. He was trying to blacken Elizabeth by blackening Anne. Here's a link to my video on this very topic - ruclips.net/video/bNb473eMt8U/видео.html
Many thanks for yet another illuminating video, Claire. I've wondered from time to time how History might have been *radically* altered had Anne Boleyn been allowed to marry Henry Percy. Perhaps Northumberland might have become a centre for French-influenced culture, graced by a dynamic daughter named Elizabeth....
Why hasn't anyone thought about officially clearing Anne's reputation? She was obviously innocent. Henry had been making enquiries as to the ability of the Seymour women to bear sons before the scandal that propelled Anne's fall erupted at court. He was courting Jane Seymour during Anne's last pregnancy. He got engaged to Jane the day after Anne's execution. It's obvious that the charges were all engineered by the King and those who wanted to please him.
Eleanor Butler's maiden name was Talbot and it was her husband who was a Butler, but he was of the Butlers of Sudeley and Wem. The Butlers here are the Butlers of Ormond.
Catherine Howard had her block placed in her room so she could practice the night before her execution. She was determined to die with grace and that she most certainly did. So heartbreaking 💔
@@lhzook The old decaying Church that Anne was buried in was restored in the 1800's by Queen Victoria along with other parts of the Tower. A few bodies beneath the alter were exhumed from shallow graves including Anne's. Each body was examined to confirm who it was then reburied in new coffins with the name of it's occupant and year of reinternment placed on the outside. They were then reburied properly and given a memorial tile depicting their name, title and coat of arms on the alter floor to mark where they lay in peace.
@ The Anne Boleyn Files and community… Thank you for your Tudor history. Do you have a recommendation or idea of which Anne Boleyn book of yours that might be a good start? This will be different then this day in tudor history. I appreciate your work on Anne because I feel like she was innocent and used as a pawn. Thank you from across the pond. 🤔❤️🌎🇺🇸
@@anneboleynfiles Your welcome…I need a diversion and a good literary escape. I find her fascinating and misunderstood. I will order it. Thank you 🤔🌎❤️🇺🇸✊
Do check out videos by David Crystal and his son Ben on OP (original pronunciation) to get an idea of how English sounded in Elizabeth I's reign. It's very interesting. Yes, we'd be able to understand it.
Sometimes I envision Henry VIII, head of the church, standing at the pearly gates being turned away by GOD. In the background are his first 5 wives waving goodby. 😅
Anne wasn't short of suitor. She must have been an atractive lady, not only by the look, buy charming, witty, clever. Henry VIII seemed to like clever ladies, Catherine of Aragon was well educated, so was Anne and Cathrine Parr. Anne was created the Marquise of Pembroke. How exactly did it change her status? She was from titled family, I know marquise is higher then earl, but if her father for heir to earloom, did her social standing changed dramatically since then?
Her father had titles, but this was a title in her own right, rather than just being the daughter of an earl or the wife of one. Before, she was just Lady Anne Boleyn, now she was Marquess, a member of the peerage herself. It was to make her a suitable consort for the trip to Calais. It also made her incredibly wealthy in her own right.
Can you do a video on your thoughts on Henry’s intentions for executing Anne. Do you think he really was full of hate or did he simply want to get rid of her?? How could he hate her so much that he wanted her dead. People can hate those they used to love but not want them to die. That seems too brutal.
It was common practice for an executioner to do so but it didn't occur with Anne ..... thankfully. Claire mentioned this in a previous video. Anne's distraught attending ladies took care of her remains with haste and care. They didn't want their lady and former Queen to be disrespected any further.
@@anneboleynfiles I knew it. Someone was challenging me on this one. I knew her ladies did not want men to touch her body. Someone was challenging me on this. Thank you.
@@Shane-Flanagan Someone was challenging me on this this question on another video on RUclips. It was a clip from an old movie. After the executioner beheaded Anne Boleyn he picked up her head. I stated that it never happened. Some lady told me I was dead wrong and that I need to follow the Anne Boleyn Files. 🙄 I’ve been following Claire Ridgeway for about three years and remember the video you mentioned. I should’ve never doubted myself.
@@leticiagarcia9025 Some people believe films and TV series to be fact and then argue with what they believe to be the truth. Some of these people are not worth arguing with. That's what is so good about Claire's channel, she separates the facts from the fiction in an entertaining way and dispels many myths that were made up over the years in books, films and TV series. I believed some of the myths to be true too and was pleasantly surprised to learn the truth from Claire.
Everytime I hear of this woman sad life it puss me off. I mean she was young never and ecitied the king wanted heir. I have learned from this history turn down royalty I mean 8ll stay a side piece at top
The most interesting one is that despite it being nearly 500 years since her time, people still remember her name.
Yeah I know I'm awesome
@@anneboleyn5940 You truly are! I hope that you'll never forget it. And btw, it's so nice of you to stop by and speak to us, even though so much time have passed since you were alive! 😁🥰
Yes she certainly has an impact in history! Good point
Wow, I certainly am surprised by the last one, that even Chapuys thought Anne's trial was dodgy! Great video, as usual Claire!
I just love your channel! I just can't seem to get enough Tudor history!
Me too!!
Thank you!
Me too. Dont know why but l find it fascinating! Im obsessed.
Oh my cats do things like that - they usually try to squeeeeeze between me and my phone whilst viewing
They do love attention 😂
Oh yes, my cat does that- UNLESS I'm trying to show him off on a skype call. He stays long enough to eat all the treats he's allowed, then becomes invisi-kitty :D
=^.^= "I'm the kitty--look at ME!"
Imagine after all those years of waiting.... waiting for the divorce.. waiting for a son... Anne even had to wait for her death! How terrible to be prepared for execution only to be told it was to be postponed until the next day. Thank you Claire for another fascinating video!
Really interesting, Claire. I knew some of these facts, like her birthplace, the haste of the betrothal and marriage, her death and burial, and that she'd served both Katherine and Anne. But I didn't know about her Catholicism, her words about the Pilgrimage of Grace, or some of the other details that really help illuminate her personality. Being, like you, a major Anne Boleyn fanatic, I haven't explored Jane in this much depth. Very interesting, thank you!
I love these facts ! Please don’t get tired of sharing Tudor history.
Oh, I never will!
It's amazing how much she brings out the haters to this day, go ahead hate away, I think she was one of the most important people in world history.
Haven't heard many Anne Boleyn haters tbh but I don't doubt their existence. Haters gonna hate for the sake of hating I've mainly heard Anne being criticised for Catherine and Mary's mistreatment and for being overrated which of course is ridiculous.
@@Shane-Flanagan yeah, they're out there, one lady was giving me grief saying the only thing she did was seduce a married man--and Henry was so hard to seduce--if it was for Anne we wouldn't have had Elizabeth and I might be speaking Spanish right now, Spain was colonizing north America until the defeat of the armada, so you could say that Anne thru Elizabeth changed the future United States.
@@janspup6232 Yes the events of Anne's eventful life, death and legacy have certainly shaped the course of English history and possibly American history too as you say. 👍
Oh I've seen some awful comments and I've received very nasty emails and messages from haters, it's so strange.
@@anneboleynfiles Some people make a career out of trolling and being negative. So much anger and hate, especially online. Sad and unnecessary
I just received my book The Fall of Anne Boleyn by you. It is so interesting. I also have the On This Day In Tudor History. Such a good read!
All of these facts were interesting, but the one I found the most interesting was that not even those living at the time found the charges against Anne and George credible. I love watching your videos. No matter how much one knows about the Tudors, there is always something new to learn....always! Thanks, Claire!
I always look forward to your videos. I feel as if I know the Tudors because of you. Thank you, Claire, for all the fascinating content!
You are so welcome!
It's interesting that as much as Eustace Chapuys allegedly hated Anne, he still openly admitted to her being charged with insufficient evidence. I wonder how he felt that, so many questions that lead to even bigger questions.
Regardless of how he felt about her,I think even he knew that Henry was wrong for what he did.
I think he viewed Henry as a tyrant by this point.
@@anneboleynfiles Yes, and maybe Thomas Cromwell hated her even more.
Chapuys seems to have been honest and truthfull man, even though he didn't like Anne at all. It would have been so easy for him to say something bad about Anne, and even easier not to say anything at all, but he desided to be fair, even towards the woman he disliked so much. And I do think that he started to see the pattern in Henry's behaviour at this point: how easily he discarded his wives and children without any good reason.
No matter how many times I tune in to these videos, no matter how much I learn, the malicious treatment of Queen Anne (and Catherine Howard) leaves a sting. I don’t know what else to say.
From what I have read over time, Catherine Howard did have an affair with someone whilst married to Henry. As that would have been treason it may have warranted harsh treatment. However maybe not as much as beheading..
@@sassytbc7923 A woman accused of adultery like Catherine Howard and Anne Boleyn would be sentenced to be burned at the stake but their sentences were commuted to beheading. Less tortuous and more swift. It's actually not proven that Catherine Howard had a sexual affair while married to the King. It depends on how you interpret her letters. Anyhow, she certainly didn't deserve what happened to her.
@@Shane-Flanagan Adultery wasn't punished by burning at the stake. Only 2 crimes carried the death penalty in this era- heresy, for which you were burned, & treason, for which women were burned & men were hanged, drawn & quartered (unless noble, ofc.) Sins like adultery were confessed to a priest, & you were given a penance, like say 10 Hail Marys & fast on bread & water. The priests consulted penitentials for the correct penance for every sin, & yeah... the church had an astonishingly comprehensive list of EVERY sin you could think of, & many you wouldn't :D
@@sassytbc7923 Henry literally changed the law to execute her! He made it treason not to tell the king you weren't a virgin when you married him, & she was also charged with the _intention_ to commit adultery: with Thomas Culpeper, & they both admitted to that intention; & with her ex-boyfriend Francis Dereham, cos she'd given him the job of secretary, but there wasn't anything going on with those two anymore... She might've slept with Culpeper, but that actually wasn't important- the intention was enough.
This is a great series, thank you! 🌻
I love this series! Thank you so much (as always!)
I purchased your Tudor Puzzle Book and love it! It's so much fun. Highly recommend to all Tudor history fans.
Glad you're enjoying it! Thank you.
The cat is hilarious, as always the information is interesting.
A,ways interesting, thank you Claire 🙏🙏🙏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Sneaky, snarky people in King Henry's court who sought to bring down Anne n her Brother George and others. Hard to accept that are so heartless people that they would lie to hurt others for their own ill gotten gains. Woe to their souls!!
I would be interested to know how Anne and other women took care of their skin, hair, teeth and general hygiene. Was soap and perfume available and what about treatments for common ailments such as headaches?
You know, I have always believed that Henry had to quickly get rid of Anne and everyone else who perished with her were just collateral damage. I guess Henry thought, "It took years to get Anne....it will only take a minute or so to get rid of her!" HEARTLESS HENRY! Thanks so much!
Hello Darlene 👋 . Totally agree with you. Of course, he already had Jane Seymour 'waiting in the wings' (hence his haste) as Anne had not provided a son, and he was keen to get rid of her quickly and 'move on'. What a 'nasty piece of work' Henry had become! ...
Whilst we know that the charges against Anne were 'trumped-up' charges (she was innocent, as were the men), Henry could have persuaded Anne (with threats) to agree to an annulment, or anything else, but he didn't even bother. He Murdered an innocent woman (and the others) not for treason, but to quickly 'move on'. ...
Also, to not even have a coffin waiting for her body, it must have been thought (by some) that the King wouldn't go through with Anne's execution, and instead pardon her at the last minute, but he didn't. ...
How very sad for ALL of the Boleyn family and for the families of the other men executed with her. They were all innocent. Even though Tudor times, I'm sure that many were horrified at this 'single act' of mis-justice and cruelty (not to mention all the other times). ...
Great idea of Claire's to make these FACTS videos, isn't it? Keep enjoying (like I do). I often read your comment. Just thought today that I would respond. Hope you don't mind! .. Enjoy your day. Bye from Lyndell 🙂👋
@@Lyndell-P I wondered that too (about the lack of coffin). Poor Anne, and the other men; no one to speak up for them. How must they have felt, probably knowing before the sentence was passed the way things were looking. If there is life after death, and justice in that life, then I hope Henry was brought to account :(
@@denisehill7769 Agreed Denise, but we'll never know (if he was brought to account). Such dreadful times. Although, I really do believe that if given half a chance (although 'strong willed' but knowing what may await not only herself but her brother) that given no way out, if offerred, Anne would have 'reluctantly' stepped aside for Jane Seymour. Anne would not have liked it, but she loved her family more than being Queen (I'm sure) and I truly believe that she loved Henry (God knows why). Sadly, she, her brother, nor the others had a chance. I ALSO had wondered, if Henry and Cromwell 'got rid of her' permanently because they 'knew too much' about him and his deeds to be allowed to live. No 'rhyme nor reason' otherwise for them all to die (by any means). Just my thoughts. Bye Denise 👋
@@Lyndell-P Hey Lyndell! Thank you for the post! Absolutely, I agree with you...on all levels! Heartless Henry makes me sick! Also note, it is great that Claire is doing this. As I've mentioned before, I was one of those rare people who never got the chance to see The Tudors or other shows pertaining to Tudor history. However, today, with the help of Claire and conversing with others on this feed, I find myself looking a Tudor Historical shows with a much more critical eye! I am also a Historian/Genealogist and let me tell you, I have seen some crazy documentations/no sources/questionable family trees, etc. So, I'm with Claire and the others on this channel...FACTS MATTER.
Thank you again for your comments. I consider you "my Tudor buddy."
@@darlenefarmer5921 "Tudor Buddy" .. I like that very much. 👑👍 Thank you so much, especially coming from an Historian/Genealogist. I am honoured - you (like Claire) such a learned person. You would get on very well with my husband. He is a Military Historian (has co-produced some military books) and an amateur family historian. He has helped many Australian families find out details of their loved ones' military service throughout all wars (where there are records) mainly due to his contacts in the army (from his army days) and his understanding of military jargon etc., BUT more significantly for our family, assisting an uncle (now deceased) to produce a detailed family tree and book (covering every branch of the family) tracing them back to the reign of Elizabeth I. ...
He even visited (in 2016) in Wales the original old manor house that was built by the Prewetts in 1601. It has been modernised (of course) but only on the inside, and added to. He was invited into the house by the present owners and shown original documentation found by them of drawings of the house (architecture etc.). He had only ever seen this 'Prewett' house in a black and white drawing before, and it is now on the front of a the Family Tree Book, privately published by my husband and his late uncle. They printed off enough copies to go to the eldest of all his cousins etc. My husband now the Patriarch of the Prewetts of our branch of the family in Australia. So I do understand what you do. A lot of work and research goes into it all. ...
Although, ours was just our family, he has found out much more, and helped many. During his 2016 trip he met many relatives he'd never known. Quite an adventure for him. No more travel now though, as he is too old. ...
Didn't mean to rave on, but when I read what you do, was most impressed and interested. Enjoy your day Darlene, my Tudor Buddy Extraordinaire 👑👍 (gee, I hope I spelt that correctly). Bye from Lyndell 🇭🇲🦘
That's so cool about the crown of St. Edward!!
Through my tireless years of research and then viewing Claire's delightful content, I knew all these Anne Boleyn facts. Yay 🎉
Regardless, I still thoroughly enjoyed this fact video just as much as the others. Claire is certainly great at separating the facts from the fiction. BTW Maj omg 😂🤣😆😅 a class act! ☘️🍀
Hello Shane 👋 Gee, you did well! I wasn't sure of 2 facts and new nothing about 1fact, but knew the others. So not too bad for a keen novice. You wrote "through my tireless years of research"! May I ask, how many years have you been researching about Anne Boleyn, as you seem to know quite a bit. Hope you are well. from Lyndell 🇭🇲🦘
Thank you! Maj is so funny, whenever I sit down to record she suddenly appears from nowhere!
@@Lyndell-P You certainly did well. No surprise considering how much you enjoy Claire's videos.
I'm lucky, I've a good head for remembering dates etc.
I guess when I said tireless, I meant that I find Anne endlessly fascinating. Never tire of hearing her story. She first caught my attention 12 years ago in 2009 during my final year of primary school, not sure what you call that in Australia. Funnily enough, 2009 is the same year that Claire started The Anne Boleyn Files. I hadn't really heard about Anne previous but I was drawn to her for some reason and just felt I had to know more. For my final year of secondary school nearly 7 years ago in 2014, I did a history project about Anne Boleyn for my final set of exams. I listed The Anne Boleyn Files actually as one of my references. Loved doing that project as we didn't get much of a chance to learn about the Tudors in secondary school, mainly WW2 etc. It felt like my little tribute to Anne. I've watched countless documentaries and viewed many youtube videos on Henry and his wives. Presenters included Dr Susannah Lipscomb, Dan Snow, Lucy Worsely, David Starkey and Dr Kat etc. I own a few books about the Tudors and borrowed many from the library. I loved the Alison Weir factual book 'The Lady in the Tower'' which is about Anne's downfall.
@@Shane-Flanagan Well Shane! Thank you so much for answering my question. I am most impressed, not only with your knowledge of Tudor history, but indeed to your very 'grown up' attitude to everything! I had thought you to be an older person (not that that matters at all) but have worked out you're maybe 'about' 25 years of age (give or take). I'm finding it hard to find the right words, so please forgive me as I don't wish to embarrass you. You seem a lovely young man! ...
I won't tell you my age (a lady never tells) but I will say my husband is about 74 and we've been married over 40 years (a lifetime, and he hasn't got sick of me yet). Correction: he often says "it is better the devil you know than the one you don't" or "it is cheaper to keep you than get rid of you"! These are OLD jokes. You might find them dreadful, but we 'get along' just fine. He is a very good man. A 'Gentleman' and a 'Gentle Man' just like his late father before him. I got on with my father-in-law very well. ...
ANYWAY, you have been studying Anne Boleyn and known of Claire's wonderful work for much longer than I have. I've only known of it for under a year, but have always loved history, especially British history. I am not computer savvy. I do Not have a Computer or a Smartphone. Only a computer Tablet which my husband got for me late April/May (I think) in 2020. Then had to teach me how to use it. On finding Claire's channel, I fell in love with it but struggled with some things. Was able to contact Claire and Tim directly, and until I improved my skills, they both helped me considerably. I have learnt a lot (tech wise) with their help and guidance, and my husband's help. Also get to enjoy more and more of Claire's work. ..
So, I'm slowly going through her playlists, whilst also watching her regular videos as they come through (via subscription) and have bought most of her books as well. I can't 'get around' as I once could, so my interest in Claire's work keeps me out of mischief (or at least 'out of my husband's hair). He is not only my long suffering husband, but my carer. Love him to bits ❤ Poor man! LOL ❗🙄🙃😊 ...
Anyway. I've bored you enough for today (I'm sure). By the way, if you haven't already noticed - I'm a Chatterbox, leaving long messages and comments. A chatterbox but not a gossip (there is a difference). You seem a very polite, kind and generous young man. I am thrilled to know you through this channel. I hope to learn more from you (about history) in the future, AND "thank you" for your Tudor 👑👍 Claire Fan Friendship! . I am most appreciative! ..
Bye for now, from Lyndell in rural Victoria, Australia 🇭🇲🦘 🙃😊👍
@@Lyndell-P Nice of you to say Lyndell. I'm happy I come across in a positive and friendly way in my comments to you It can be hard to convey meaning and tone within comments
I may be in my 20's but I consider myself a old soul. Your jokes aren't dreadful or unknown to me at all. I love all things historical more so than modern. Besides Tudor history, I love old Hollywood films from the 1920's to the 1950's and all those stars from that golden glamourous era. I love music from the 1960's to the 1980's. Don't care too much for modern music
I may be familiar with Claire's content for years but there's a chance you may have viewed more of her videos than I have. I originally just did reading and research from her website without realising that Claire did RUclips videos too. Plus I confess that I may not be as loyal a fan of Claire's as you have been. I have taken breaks from her content a few times over the years. And sometimes I forgot to come back for some time. But when I did comeback, it was like being reacquainted with old friend's i.e Claire, her pets and Tudor history.
Nothing wrong about being a chatterbox Lyndell. I can be too that's why I sometimes ask you questions for fun Your words are always kind, informative and respectful. Lord knows there are enough trolls online who have even targeted Claire of all people which is shocking. I had sort of guessed you to be a more mature lady simply because you left a 👵 in one of your previous comments to me and because you once mentioned you have grandchildren. That doesn't bother me, it means you have more wisdom and life experience. 🍀🌹☘️👍
I always wonder why her last name was always spelled wrong, fascinating women, I am glad she is still remembered today.
Thank you for interesting information! 👍🏻
🇭🇲🦘 I very much enjoyed this video. A GREAT IDEA of yours to give us all these - Interesting Facts about ALL of Henry VIII's wives ! Your efforts never cease to amaze ❣ .. "Thank you" so much Claire 👑🔔👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
@@anneboleynfiles Hello Claire 👋 Had wanted to say. So often I notice you refer people to videos on your many Playlists. Great to do that, as so much information there. ...
As you know, it has been under a year since I found your wonderful channel. Still playing catchup - I give myself 'homework' each week (now that you're doing two parts on 'this week in Tudor history' each week) which is most enjoyable. Each weekend I find and watch (from your This day in Tudor history list) 14 videos. 7 from 2019 and 7 from 2020. I'm now adding the 30 videos from your playlist 'The Fall of Anne Boleyn'. Had already seen 8, so 22 to go. I'm hoping to be 'up to date' with these, before this years 'Remembrance' of Anne's fall. Also to help me with the most enjoyable (but fiendish) Tudor Puzzle Book. Fun, but require much more knowledge. ...
Thanks to your books, many video lists, and new video formats etc. etc. I might get there. Although, I doubt that I'll ever really catch-up but I'll never be bored again. Spending more and more time bedridden (not complaining - just saying) this is something I can do without assistance. So I again say "Thank you" and my hubby says "thank you" too, for keeping me occupied and 'out of his hair' (if you know what I mean). ...
I just wanted you to know how much your work has impacted so positively on my 'quality of life'. You, Tim, your family and the Tudor Fan friends on your channel are a godsend for me. I sincerely mean that. Thank you! ...
Evening here now, so enjoy your day. Take care, and much love to you and yours. Have a wonderful day 🌞👍from Lyndell 🇭🇲 🦘
As always, fascinating!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge w with us!
My pleasure!
love Tudor history and your videos are fab tyvm
Thank you!
The fact that they were so caught up with getting rid of her and didn’t even cared to think about who or where she was gonna bury , is very distasteful and low of henry.
More about Tudor composers :)
Oh I've done quite a few composer so do have a browse through my channel.
@@anneboleynfiles didn’t Anne Boleyn bring several “up to date” pieces to the King’s attention? Continental composers like Josquin Desprez and Obrecht
Here are three new spellings of Anne Boleyn - thanks to the subtitles - amberlin berlin and ambulance 😆 Poor Anne, a sweet lamb to the slaughter. She just didn’t watch her back.
Thank you so much for your very interesting facts. I've always been interested in this time period in England.💕
Great talk , thanks Claire.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another AWESOME video!! Is it true that the last stillborn baby she had was severely deformed??!! I've heard so many stories about the deformed fetus, and want to know how true it was!! Looking forward to the next video!! Take care, and stay safe!! XXXX Ps Maj is an ABSOLUTE STAR!!
No, it's a myth and comes from the work of Nicholas Sander, a Catholic in exile during Elizabeth's reign, 50 years after Anne died. He was trying to blacken Elizabeth by blackening Anne. Here's a link to my video on this very topic - ruclips.net/video/bNb473eMt8U/видео.html
@@anneboleynfiles Wow!! Ok, thanks so much, Claire!! XXXX
Thank you
I love these videos! Great stuff, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Many thanks for yet another illuminating video, Claire. I've wondered from time to time how History might have been *radically* altered had Anne Boleyn been allowed to marry Henry Percy. Perhaps Northumberland might have become a centre for French-influenced culture, graced by a dynamic daughter named Elizabeth....
Yes, there are so many what-ifs with Anne. I wish Wyatt had been single as I think they would have made an interesting couple.
Oooh, I love both ideas! Especially as they don't include any executions...
:0 I can' wait for more facts! :D
Excellent. Thank you
Brilliant thank you
Mary of Hungary sounds like a smart cookie!
Why hasn't anyone thought about officially clearing Anne's reputation? She was obviously innocent. Henry had been making enquiries as to the ability of the Seymour women to bear sons before the scandal that propelled Anne's fall erupted at court. He was courting Jane Seymour during Anne's last pregnancy. He got engaged to Jane the day after Anne's execution. It's obvious that the charges were all engineered by the King and those who wanted to please him.
There's actually a book by historian Haley Nolan called Anne Boleyn: 500 Years of Lies. I think you'd like it.
Quick question. Ricardian here! You say the falcon badge was from the Butler family. Would that have included Eleanor Butler?
Eleanor Butler's maiden name was Talbot and it was her husband who was a Butler, but he was of the Butlers of Sudeley and Wem. The Butlers here are the Butlers of Ormond.
Hi Claire.. I am curious about something.. how did one prepare themselves to die in this period? We’re there rituals in place for such circumstances?
Confession & receiving communion. Also, what am I going to wear and write your will.
Catherine Howard had her block placed in her room so she could practice the night before her execution. She was determined to die with grace and that she most certainly did. So heartbreaking 💔
Anne spent the night in prayer, took the sacrament and made her last confession, so that she was prepared to make her maker.
Poor Anne not even a coffin evil evil Henry so sad
@E M She was exhumed during a remodel but I don’t know if she was still in her coffin. She was reburied but I don’t know what in.
@@lhzook The old decaying Church that Anne was buried in was restored in the 1800's by Queen Victoria along with other parts of the Tower. A few bodies beneath the alter were exhumed from shallow graves including Anne's. Each body was examined to confirm who it was then reburied in new coffins with the name of it's occupant and year of reinternment placed on the outside. They were then reburied properly and given a memorial tile depicting their name, title and coat of arms on the alter floor to mark where they lay in peace.
Ridiculous how Henry thought to order a French swordsman for the execution but not a coffin for afterwards
@@Shane-Flanagan TY! This sounds like what I remembered reading.
She was exhumed and her remains put in a proper chest complete with name plate, so a much more fitting burial.
@ The Anne Boleyn Files and community… Thank you for your Tudor history. Do you have a recommendation or idea of which Anne Boleyn book of yours that might be a good start? This will be different then this day in tudor history. I appreciate your work on Anne because I feel like she was innocent and used as a pawn. Thank you from across the pond. 🤔❤️🌎🇺🇸
My own personal favourite is The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown. Thank you!
@@anneboleynfiles Your welcome…I need a diversion and a good literary escape. I find her fascinating and misunderstood. I will order it. Thank you 🤔🌎❤️🇺🇸✊
It is a shame that Henry had Anne's portrays destroyed. Those interested would love to see what she looked like, besides the few that have survived.
If Henry never cast Anne aside, she could have given him a son.
Would we be able to understand the people of Tudor England speaking the English of that time ?
Do check out videos by David Crystal and his son Ben on OP (original pronunciation) to get an idea of how English sounded in Elizabeth I's reign. It's very interesting. Yes, we'd be able to understand it.
any Six fans here ?
Sometimes I envision Henry VIII, head of the church, standing at the pearly gates being turned away by GOD. In the background are his first 5 wives waving goodby. 😅
Anne wasn't short of suitor. She must have been an atractive lady, not only by the look, buy charming, witty, clever. Henry VIII seemed to like clever ladies, Catherine of Aragon was well educated, so was Anne and Cathrine Parr. Anne was created the Marquise of Pembroke. How exactly did it change her status? She was from titled family, I know marquise is higher then earl, but if her father for heir to earloom, did her social standing changed dramatically since then?
Her father had titles, but this was a title in her own right, rather than just being the daughter of an earl or the wife of one. Before, she was just Lady Anne Boleyn, now she was Marquess, a member of the peerage herself. It was to make her a suitable consort for the trip to Calais. It also made her incredibly wealthy in her own right.
Can you do a video on your thoughts on Henry’s intentions for executing Anne. Do you think he really was full of hate or did he simply want to get rid of her?? How could he hate her so much that he wanted her dead. People can hate those they used to love but not want them to die. That seems too brutal.
Kitty!!! What’s your kitty’s name?
This one is Maj (Majesty).
Aww, I love it!
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@@elanabethfariss117 how are you
Thank you. Awful about the bow stave.
Did the executioner picked up Anne’s head right after he decapitated her?
It was common practice for an executioner to do so but it didn't occur with Anne ..... thankfully. Claire mentioned this in a previous video. Anne's distraught attending ladies took care of her remains with haste and care. They didn't want their lady and former Queen to be disrespected any further.
It was the done thing, but the majority of sources do not mention the executioner doing so.
@@anneboleynfiles I knew it. Someone was challenging me on this one. I knew her ladies did not want men to touch her body. Someone was challenging me on this. Thank you.
@@Shane-Flanagan
Someone was challenging me on this this question on another video on RUclips. It was a clip from an old movie. After the executioner beheaded Anne Boleyn he picked up her head. I stated that it never happened. Some lady told me I was dead wrong and that I need to follow the Anne Boleyn Files. 🙄
I’ve been following Claire Ridgeway for about three years and remember the video you mentioned. I should’ve never doubted myself.
@@leticiagarcia9025 Some people believe films and TV series to be fact and then argue with what they believe to be the truth. Some of these people are not worth arguing with. That's what is so good about Claire's channel, she separates the facts from the fiction in an entertaining way and dispels many myths that were made up over the years in books, films and TV series. I believed some of the myths to be true too and was pleasantly surprised to learn the truth from Claire.
I’m doing my final French oral exam on Anne so these videos have been so helpful!
Bonne chance! J’ai aussi mes examens français tôt :)
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Was Cardinal Woolsey executed?
No, he died of dysentery on his way to London to answer charges of praemunire.
She should have never been killed at all. 😡
Everytime I hear of this woman sad life it puss me off. I mean she was young never and ecitied the king wanted heir. I have learned from this history turn down royalty I mean 8ll stay a side piece at top
1st fact she was white