It is only immature people who make such remarks about his legs. Henry today would be regarded as a disabled man in need of 24 hours care. They kept his wound open which was extremely painful.

It was hardly the King’s fault that his legs smelt, it was in fact down to the treatment his doctors made for him. Many people are married to people with illness and even smelly illness. Kathryn was actually extremely privileged to be Queen and was well treated. To Loretta I find comments like this show an immature attitude to marriage and that you have no idea what it means to care for an older husband with health issues. Thank you so much, your insights are so appreciated. You had written a short article in favor of a 1507 birthdate year for Anne Boleyn, and I wondered if you still feel that way? I don’t remember the issue, though it was 2017 or 2019 I think. Anything documented? Last question, I was looking at older Tudor Society magazines from before I was a member this summer. Thomas Culpepper, is there evidence about a reaction from Henry regarding him? If he was a favorite, there must have been a reaction.

John Gage, the constable of the tower…is this the same man who was the only man who was involved with Anne Boleyn’s prayer book, found by Kate McCafferty? Or maybe it was just his family… Also, Gage again, is he the same person who was executed by Queen Mary I upon her accession? I may have names confused. Loved the Boleyn documentary you recently were part of. I love your podcast, too, and I love your many contributions to the monthly magazine, too. I own your bio of Queen Catherine, and its one of my favorite books, period. Wow, terrific talk, thank you! I am a big fan of yours.

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