Episode 2.03
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Season: 2 Original Air Date: 4/13/08 Writer: Michael Hirst Director: Colm McCarthy Name of Episode: Checkmate Special Guests: James Gilbert |
SynopsisKing Henry must annul his marriage to Katherine of Aragon as Anne Boleyn is with child. He cannot wait for the Pope's decision any longer. Archbishop Warham has died, so there is a need to fill the vacancy of Archbishop of Cantebury. Henry appoints Cranmer and informs him he must reach a decision as to "The Great Matter". In the interim, Henry secretly marries Anne. Cranmer subsequently declares Henry's marriage to Katherine "null and void" and his marriage to Anne Boleyn "valid and lawful in the eyes of God".In the meantime, Pope Paul III threatens Henry with excommunication if he does not leave Anne and return to Katherine. The Curia votes in favor of Katherine; Henry disregards this. Anne Boleyn has her coronation. The mystery hooded man, who we find out is William Brereton, is sent back to England with the Pope's blessing after his first assassination attempt fails. Brereton attempts to assassinate Anne during her coronation procession and kills someone else. Thomas Boleyn is furious with Charles Brandon for not being more vigilant as he is Grand Marshall and this was allowed to happen with the shooter not being caught. Queen Katherine and Princess Mary are both informed they are no longer Queen and Princess, but Princess Dowager Katherine and Lady Mary. Neither is willing to accept this despite the fact that they know Henry has married Anne Boleyn. Anne goes into labor and gives birth to a girl. Both Henry and Anne are disappointed as they were assured by an astrologer that they would have a male heir. Henry is visibly upset but states:" You and I are both young and by God's grace, boys will follow." Henry begins to tire of Anne and finds comfort with one of Anne's Ladies-in- Waiting: Lady Eleanor Luke. | Unanswered Questions |
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Cranmer delievers the annulment | Cranmer and his secret wife |
| Lady Eleanor Luke ~ Henry's new mistress |
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