Henry VIII’s His fourth wife Anne of Cleves ( PAGE 7/5 )

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Two years following the sudden death of Jane Seymour, Henry was eager to find another wife and this time one that could offer political ties and allies across Europe. Anne of Cleves was introduced to Henry by the King’s advisors. Hans Holbein famously painted a portrait of the young Anne and sent it to England for the King’s approval. Henry was impressed by what he saw but, upon seeing Anne, it was clear that Holbein had painted the princess in a very flattering light. Henry instantly disliked Anne and claimed that she was unattractive, famously calling her ‘The Mare of Flanders’.

Even though their wedding did take place in 1540, it was very quickly annulled afterward and was never consummated. Interestingly, Anne’s brother Duke William suffered a similar fate when he married, Jeanne D’Albert. It is said that throughout their four-year-long marriage, it was never once consummated.

Anne of Cleves was eventually buried at Westminster Abbey, the only wife of Henry’s to have been.

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Actually it was the other way around.
Henry had erectile dysfunction. Due to his diabetes, high blood pressure and morbid obesity.
His portrait looked nothing like him. When she saw him for the first time she gasped, and blurted out you look nothing like your portrait. Henry went to kiss her hand. She recoiled.
Of course there was laughter. Because his ego, he didn't want anyone to know he had ED. He and his PR decided to flip it and gaslight everyone.
Because in reality she wasn't ugly or flabby.

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He's the only man that has ever called her unattractive. 😂

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He actually went to her in disguise, that's why she actually expressed her disgust. If she had known it was the king, she would have NEVER behaved that way. Thankfully, they became friends, and she was named the 'King's beloved sister'

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