However, things take a turn for the worst when Henry is brought in after falling from his horse during the joust. He eventually leaves, reminding her of her place – and the child in her belly. Only, Cromwell is interrupted by Anne challenging him about reform and charitable endeavours. All they need to do now is wait for the King’s approval. In the morning, Anne learns that the Dissolution Act has been provisionally agreed by parliament. She then *checks notes* leans forward and kisses her on the mouth? This is more a challenge against Jane than anything else.Įventually Anne does confront Jane, speaking to her about love and agreeing that she too feels unheard. She reminds Jane where she stands, and even has two peacocks shot on Henry’s command when she hears their squawking. Jane and Henry stand together in the distance, laughing and flirting.Īnne is not happy and soon realizes Jane is becoming the third part of this blossoming love triangle. They’re putting together a detailed plan to present to the government and need Henry’s approval. Night turns to day and Anne is quizzed over the monasteries by Cromwell. It’s also why most men took mistresses at that time, if anyone reading this is interested to know.Īnyway, on with the story. Now, in the Tudor period it was actually considered harmful to the baby to have sex while pregnant so this is pretty inaccurate. The evening comes to an end and both Anne and Henry wind up in bed together, kissing and make love. Anne examines it quickly and tells her to place it in her chambers. The French Ambassador has a gift – a beautiful gold clock. However, Anne is interrupted by the arrival of her sister, Jane. We open with Anne playing cards with a variety of women, including one Jane Seymour. With less than 24 hours after the last queen’s death, will Anne give Henry the son he so desires?
After miscarrying twice, Anne is now pregnant for a third time. She has one daughter, Elizabeth, but Henry VIII is of course desperate for a son. Anne is on borrowed time, and she only has five months left to live.Īnne Boleyn has been Queen for 2 and a half years.
Episode 1 of Anne Boleyn begins with an ominous sign of things to come.