Anne Boleyn's Other Men

In this Patreon bonus episode, Katy and Nathan dive into the messy romantic history surrounding Anne Boleyn before she became queen. Who were the men connected to her life before Henry VIII changed everything?

James Butler- First up is, Anne’s early betrothal that was more about land disputes and family politics than romance. The engagement never happened, and Butler himself later died under suspicious circumstances after a mysterious poisoning in London.

Henry Percy -Next, we explore Anne’s famous romance with Henry Percy, the man many historians believe she truly loved. Their secret promise to marry caused outrage at court, and Cardinal Wolsey quickly shut the relationship down. Percy went on to an unhappy marriage, a life filled with paranoia and illness, and ultimately sat on the jury during Anne’s trial.

Thomas Wyatt- Finally, we talk about Thomas Wyatt, the poet often linked to Anne Boleyn. Was it love, courtly admiration, or simply inspiration for some of the most beautiful poetry of the Tudor era?

This episode explores the tangled web of politics, ambition, and heartbreak that surrounded Anne Boleyn long before she became Henry VIII’s queen.