This weeks episode Grief, follows Henry and Catherine as they reel from the loss of their child.
Henry responds by leaning into his man-child tendencies, blaming Catherine for all of his pain.
#toxicmasculinity
Catherine, in turn, struggles to find her footing.
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Her period of mourning is compounded by Linas gain.
Its too difficult to watch her friend have the one thing she wants (and honestly needs) most.
Lets dive into the historical truths of this weeks episode.
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Wolsey even rubs Henrys ministers the wrong way, with Stafford balking at his influence.
It results in Henry naming him the Archbishop of York.
She initially balks at the request, refusing to go through with a betrothal ceremony.
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Henry agrees after Catherine suggests a prolonged argument could cause Louis to lose interest altogether.
But first, she flirtatiously bids goodbye to Henrys best bud, Charles Brandon.
First off, let me just say that Sai Bennett is perfect casting in this role.
In case you forgot, Thomas last name is Boleyn.
Oh, and pay attention to Mary’s flirty exchange with Charles Brandon.
I promise its historically relevant (and accurate).
Its time for that to come roaring back, at least when it comes to her love life.
He took her son Reggie under his wing, and we see him continue to tutor the boy here.
The vast majority of this narrative is speculation.
But its beautiful and full of noble love and yearning, so I wholeheartedly endorse it.
It makes sense when you consider the facts.
Both Sir Thomas More and Margaret Pole were devout Catholics, dedicated to their faith and their country.
So, Im all for this interpretation of their emotional affair.
Lets give them a couple name: Magmas?
I dont know were workshopping it.
Lastly, Henry did restore Maggies lands and title, the Countess of Salisbury, in 1512.
And Ursula did marry Henry Stafford in 1518 or so; she was only 15.
Meg was indeed really confirmed regent after the Battle of Flodden for her two-year-old son, an unpopular decision.
Look for this to cause more drama in the weeks to come, bonny lads and lasses!
