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202528 minGdocumentary

Exploring Henry VIII's Inner Circle

202528 minGdocumentary

Henry VIII's inner circle comes to life through Hans Holbein's portraits, revealing the complex motives of figures like Anne Boleyn and Thomas More.

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Exploring Henry VIII's Inner Circle

2025• 28 minG

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Henry VIII's inner circle comes to life through Hans Holbein's portraits, revealing the complex motives of figures like Anne Boleyn and Thomas More.

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Henry VIII's inner circle comprised influential figures who shaped Tudor history, including Anne Boleyn, Thomas More, and Jane Seymour. Professor Suzannah Lipscomb visits Buckingham Palace to explore an exhibition of Hans Holbein the Younger's portraits, which vividly capture the personalities and complexities of these historical characters. Among the highlights is a debated portrait that may depict Anne Boleyn in a reflective moment. Lipscomb, alongside curator Kate Heard, examines the evidence surrounding this artwork and the lives of other notable Tudor figures, revealing their lasting impact on history.

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