Elizabeth I’s Iconic White Makeup: The Underlying Dark Truth

Published on 08/26/2021
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What’s Written In The Book?

In her book Anne of Cleves: Henry VIII’s Discarded Bride, Elizabeth Norton recalls Anne as saying about Henry, “When he comes to bed he kisseth me, and he taketh me by the hand and biddeth me ‘Good night, sweetheart.’” Lady Rutland, on the other hand, did not appear to be hesitant to teach the couple. She is believed to have responded, “Madam, there must be more than this, or it will be long ere we have a duke of York.”

What's Written In The Book?

What’s Written In The Book?

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