The Epic Fail of King Henry VIII: Lessons from 16th Century Online Dating

👑King Henry VIII's decision to marry Anne of Cleves based solely on a painting was a huge mistake.

💔Henry VIII's track record with women was notoriously bad, with divorces, beheadings, and deaths in childbirth.

🖌️The painting of Anne of Cleves was commissioned by Henry's advisor Thomas Cromwell.

😍Henry VIII was initially excited by the painting and thought Anne of Cleves was beautiful.

😬When Anne of Cleves arrived in England, Henry VIII was disappointed and realized she didn't match the painting.

Why did King Henry VIII decide to marry Anne of Cleves?

—Henry VIII saw a painting of Anne of Cleves and found her attractive.

Who commissioned the painting of Anne of Cleves?

—The painting was commissioned by Henry's advisor, Thomas Cromwell.

Did Henry VIII have a good track record with women?

—No, Henry VIII had a famously bad track record with women, with divorces, beheadings, and deaths in childbirth.

What was Henry VIII's reaction when he met Anne of Cleves in person?

—Henry VIII was disappointed when he met Anne of Cleves and realized she didn't match the painting.

What can we learn from King Henry VIII's experience?

—We can learn the importance of not judging someone solely based on appearances and the dangers of online dating without proper verification.

00:00Introduction to the story of King Henry VIII's disastrous attempt at online dating.

00:18King Henry VIII's request for a new wife and Thomas Cromwell's suggestion of Anne of Cleves.

01:45Henry VIII's excitement over the painting of Anne of Cleves and his anticipation of her arrival.

02:48Henry VIII's disappointment when he meets Anne of Cleves and realizes she doesn't match the painting.

03:40Henry VIII's dilemma and his advisor's attempt to find a solution.

03:58Conclusion and lessons learned from King Henry VIII's online dating fiasco.