MISTAKES/GOOFS

• FACT: Henry and Anne did first meet at Rochester, but the meeting depicted is fiction. According to Eustace Chapuys, Imperial ambassador to England, Henry "came secretly to Rochester" in disguise, and embraced Anne. But, not knowing who he was, she "regarded him little". Henry then went into another room, removed his disguise, and re-entered. Recognizing him, Anne "humbled herself lowly to the King's Majesty, and His Grace saluted her again, and they talked together lovingly".
• FACT: Henry and Anne of Cleves' wedding night is fiction. For one, she never learned how to play his favorite card games; secondly, he was so repulsed by her, he never attempted to consummate the marriage.
• FACT: Anne of Cleves spoke only German when she arrived in England. In fact, despite her rank, she received little formal education, and did not share Henry's passion for books, music, and the arts.

TRIVIA