Episode 257: Henry's almost-wives

Show notes with transcript at: https://www.englandcast.com/2024/10/episode-257-henryssixalmostwives/

Henry VIII is famous for his six wives, but what about the women who almost wore the crown? In this episode, we explore the stories of six women Henry considered marrying but didn’t: Eleanor of Austria, Mary of Guise, Christina of Denmark, Anna of Lorraine, Amalia of Cleves, and Katherine Willoughby. Discover the political intrigue, diplomatic negotiations, and personal dynamics behind these nearly-queens, and how their stories reveal another side of Henry’s reign.

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