a royal bride could come to enjoy considerable power and influence, as did both Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. Yet such status and power emanated solely from her husband. She enjoyed no freedoms but those he permitted her. Without him, she was nothing. Queens
The book "The Six Wives of Henry VIII" by Alison Weir explores the lives of the wives of King Henry VIII, highlighting their complex roles as both queens and individuals. It reveals that while they could wield considerable influence, their power was largely dependent on their husbands. Figures like Katherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn exemplified this dynamic, attaining substantial status through their marriages.
However, the book emphasizes that these women...
