Anne of Cleves was the fourth wife of King Henry VIII and many say the most lucky of his six wives. Anne was born in 1515 to John III, Duke of Cleves and Maria of Jülich-Berg in Düsseldorf, Germany. She and her sister Amelia were both considered as a future wife to Henry VIII – Anne was the lucky one. Lucky in the sense that it got her out of Germany and into a more free life in England. After her marriage with Henry was annulled Anne stayed in England for the rest of her life and lived very comfortably.
by Cornelis Martinus Vermeulen, after Adriaen van der Werff, after Hans Holbein the Younger line engraving, published 1707; NPG D10543Portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger, c. 1539. Oil and Tempera on Parchment mounted on canvas, Musée du Louvre, Paris.
I have read of the inquiry sent by the court not seen the document itself…but I presume you can find it in the History of Parliment on line….Where I founnd his illegitimate son Harry/William ap Rhys born after field of cloth of gold 1521 to Laundress and most likely 3rd cousin Beatrice ap Rhys husband Daffid son of Sir Rhys ap Thomas. You will see that Harry was groomed and had his education at Durham Priory paid from Princess Mary Tudor’s household expenses…also on line. He received at least 2 or 3 Manor homes at Medmenham from Mary. His Patent for Hearldry was granted May 2, 1555 during her reign. His sister Mary ap Rhys received from the Princess several yards of white silk for her wedding gown and she was born to Beatrice 1530. Henry Tudor hand selected Bedatrice from the staff of Sir Rhys ap Thomas and Lady Rhys who was with them at the field of cloth of gold. Book forthcomming. DCR
Her reply to the court was very telling: “I have had no son by his Majesty” The bloodline my father relied upon when he chose my mother came from twin daughters Lucy and Elizabeth born 1541. The year the marriage was annuled. Once you see the faces of we children with 3 lines of Tudor descent split between mother and fathers the dopple gangers will leave you at least amazed. D.Charles Rice 1948 descendant of Lucy and Elizabeth Chalfant 1541
Where can I see these supposed letters? I just re-shared my post the other day on Facebook about whether or not she had children with Henry VIII after their marriage was annulled.
These letters indicate little more than Henry VIII was concerned about Anne’s *potential* pregnancy, as he should have been as a monarch. Although Henry knew very well the child couldn’t be his, unwarranted rumors, if believed by sufficient of his subjects would inevitably throw doubt upon the legitimate line of succession. Even today, we can see how such rumors live on.
She was the luckiest. She got a castle, tons of money and freedom to do whatever she wanted. She also remained friendly with the King and his daughters. She was also invited to court. That I would say would be better than living in Germany or being married to the King. She knew enough that she would lose everything if she married. I would say she was the most intelligent and had a lot of common sense.
Great paintings. Never have seen a lot of them. She may not have been a classic beauty, but she wasn’t unattractive. I think that she probably felt pretty lucky that she could have a great life and be independent. She must have been a very smart woman. She did quite well for herself.
History of Parliament Online *only* deals with members of the House of Commons, and their immediate families (when known).
The primary documents for the inquiry *are* available and *do not* support any interpretation other than that the marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves was never consummated. https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/9-july-1540-the-end-of-henry-viiis-marriage-to-anne-of-cleves/
I have read of the inquiry sent by the court not seen the document itself…but I presume you can find it in the History of Parliment on line….Where I founnd his illegitimate son Harry/William ap Rhys born after field of cloth of gold 1521 to Laundress and most likely 3rd cousin Beatrice ap Rhys husband Daffid son of Sir Rhys ap Thomas. You will see that Harry was groomed and had his education at Durham Priory paid from Princess Mary Tudor’s household expenses…also on line. He received at least 2 or 3 Manor homes at Medmenham from Mary. His Patent for Hearldry was granted May 2, 1555 during her reign. His sister Mary ap Rhys received from the Princess several yards of white silk for her wedding gown and she was born to Beatrice 1530. Henry Tudor hand selected Bedatrice from the staff of Sir Rhys ap Thomas and Lady Rhys who was with them at the field of cloth of gold. Book forthcomming. DCR
Her reply to the court was very telling: “I have had no son by his Majesty” The bloodline my father relied upon when he chose my mother came from twin daughters Lucy and Elizabeth born 1541. The year the marriage was annuled. Once you see the faces of we children with 3 lines of Tudor descent split between mother and fathers the dopple gangers will leave you at least amazed. D.Charles Rice 1948 descendant of Lucy and Elizabeth Chalfant 1541
Recent letters found indicate she may have had a son 1541, Her sister Amalia is my 13th great grandmother. DCR
Where can I see these supposed letters? I just re-shared my post the other day on Facebook about whether or not she had children with Henry VIII after their marriage was annulled.
These letters indicate little more than Henry VIII was concerned about Anne’s *potential* pregnancy, as he should have been as a monarch. Although Henry knew very well the child couldn’t be his, unwarranted rumors, if believed by sufficient of his subjects would inevitably throw doubt upon the legitimate line of succession. Even today, we can see how such rumors live on.
She was the luckiest. She got a castle, tons of money and freedom to do whatever she wanted. She also remained friendly with the King and his daughters. She was also invited to court. That I would say would be better than living in Germany or being married to the King. She knew enough that she would lose everything if she married. I would say she was the most intelligent and had a lot of common sense.
Great paintings. Never have seen a lot of them. She may not have been a classic beauty, but she wasn’t unattractive. I think that she probably felt pretty lucky that she could have a great life and be independent. She must have been a very smart woman. She did quite well for herself.