In Jane Seymour, Henry found the perfect wife. She appeared to be modest and meek, the antithesis of the feisty Anne Boleyn. But Jane was coached in how to win Henry’s heart, and she quickly proved her skills as a seductress. When she became pregnant, she seemed to have a glittering future ahead. But childbirth in the 16th century was a dangerous business.

Anne of Cleves travelled to England to become Henry’s fourth wife never having met him. When she arrived Henry first appeared in disguise. Anne was unimpressed by the middle-aged King, and then had to cope with Henry’s failure to consummate to marriage. When they separated Anne had to stay in England, isolated in a foreign land.