What should and/or shouldn't you do if you were to become the 6th wife of Henry VIII, bearing in mind what happened to his previous wives?
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That was a great question,I guess I would stay faithful and make sure my husband stayed away from my personal assistants
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By the time Henry VIII was looking for his sixth wife, he had a reputation. In an era where dynastic marriages were the rule rather than the exception, it must have been thoroughly insulting to the King to have his offers of marriage refused. I imagine that one would feel that escaping with their life was a possibility since Henry was aging and his health was steadily declining though. The smart strategy would be to emulate Jane Seymour (wife no. 3) and practice nodding ones head in agreement and saying "Yes Your Grace"--since he was most fond of her (she is the only one who is buried next to him)and hope for the best. Or be compliant like Anne of Cleves who escaped the axe by not contesting an annulment. She and the King were on good terms for the remainder of their lives. Christina of Denmark (who was sought to be wife no. 4) said it best: "If I had two heads, one should be at the King of England's disposal." NOTE: -3? Comment. . ? There is no right or wrong answer here.
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