ANNE OF CLEVES - A Woman of Noble Virtue.

Anne of Cleves was highly regarded by her native German people and the English. She was described as courteous, gentle, and a good housekeeper. She always approached her interactions with humility and gentleness, traits that were admired by those around her. It was also reported that the English considered her as one of the “most sweet, gracious, and humane queens they have had.” So If you value kindness, gentleness, and humility, you may have a connection to Anne of Cleves.
 

ANNE OF CLEVES - Charitable Spirit

Anne of Cleves was known for her generosity towards others, the people around her revered her for her acts of generosity as a “charitable lady”.It is even reported that in her will, she not only considered her ladies-in-waiting and her younger sister but also the poor and orphans in the area, a heart truly of gold. So if you prioritize values such as kindness, generosity, and empathy towards others, you may align with Anne’s charitable spirit.
 

ANNE OF CLEVES - Street-smart queen

Anne of Cleves had received no formal education but she was skilled in needlework and liked playing card games. She could read and write, but only in German. And unlike most English ladies, Anne did not learn to dance or play music. But despite all this, she exhibited intelligence in her dealing with Henry VIII. She managed to secure a comfortable life for herself without having to fulfil her marital duties to the king. So, If you admire strategic thinking, independence, and resourcefulness, well you may share traits with Anne of Cleves.
 

ANNE OF CLEVES - A Queen Content in Independence

Despite her marriage to Henry VIII being cast aside, Anne of Cleves maintained a good friendship with him, and was even known as ‘the king’s sister.’ She found satisfaction in her independence and chose not to remarry. If you value independence and loyalty you may resonate with Anne of Cleves.

And with all that said, Anne of Cleves was known to be a resilient queen, someone who was kind, generous and humble in every way. If you find yourself valuing kindness, generosity, and humility and prioritize strategic thinking, independence, and loyalty, well then, you and Anne may be a lot more similar than you thought.

Now you may be asking “Which of Henry VIII wives was Anne of Cleves?” Well, let's think of the poem “Divorced, beheaded, died” Anne of Cleves was the fourth of Henry VIII’s wives.

So, here comes the question we’ve all been waiting for and now we ask you, ‘Are you Anne of Cleves?’

Now that you heard some of her key characteristics, but what would her character profile look like:


Written beautifully by Stella Lockwood

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