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survivor. If there’s one thing is known for above all else, it’s the fact that she outlived her capricious husband Henry VIII, ending the popular ditty on an upbeat note. But there is far more to her story than to three future monarchs. Meanwhile, her marital history was nearly as dramatic as Henry’s, with the king being the third of four husbands. It all makes for a fascinating life story, which you can read on page 20. And, if you’d like to explore the drama of the six wives in greater depth, then do look out for our coming soon.

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