Monarchy - Season 2 Episode 2 King and Emperor
The historian examines the reign of King Henry VIII, who inherited the throne at the age of 17 and became overwhelmed by a desire for fame. In his search for love and the need for an heir, he divorced his wife Catherine of Aragon to marry his mistress Anne Boleyn - severing England's allegiance to the Pope in Rome and giving him powers no English king had ever exercised before
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Channel 4
- Keyword: monarchy, palace intrigue
- Cast: David Starkey
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