In Bed with Anne of Cleves: Henry VIII’s ‘Ugly’ Wife

Was she really the catfish Henry VIII made her out to be?

note from the wildernet: nice overview of the story of Henry VIII's least notable wife

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  • Hans Holbein and Anne of Cleves' famous portrait

    This portrait is really beautiful in real life. It is very lifelike and detailed.

    I wouldn't call it a "catfish" but I think the opulence of Anne's clothing and headdress do a lot of heavy lifting in making her look attractive. She is not ugly by any means, and personally I…