He Was Not Impressed
Unlike Anne, Henry, on the other hand, did not appear to be impressed. He assumed his future wife would be a “nothing so fair as she hath been reported,” according to historian and novelist John Schofield. She was ordinary to him, on the other hand, and he promptly rebuked anyone who said differently.
He Was Not Impressed
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Huge Age Gap
The couple married on January 6, 1540, despite Henry’s evident dissatisfaction with Anne’s appearance. At the time, the 48-year-old king was twice Anne’s age, and so old enough to be her father. According to historical reports, Henry was not in his prime physical condition at the time.
Huge Age Gap
