Controversial Royal Women History Will Never Forget
Their lives will continue to inspire people for years to come
As a woman who drew almost unparalleled attention from the press during her time as a royal, Princess Diana is a legend who history may never forget. Captivating both in life and death, Princess Diana’s brief time as a senior royal continues to inspire documentaries and fiction until this day. However, she isn’t the only royal woman to make such an achievement. Here are other controversial royal women who have continued to inspire works of fiction.
Anne Boleyn
History remembers Anne Boleyn as the woman who unseated Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon. While she wasn’t renowned for her beauty, she acquired social skills from France that brought the English court to life. Through a combination of her wit and passion for religious reform, she caught the king’s attention too.
Unsurprisingly, Anne’s tenure as the queen didn’t prove popular. Many viewed her as the sole downfall of Henry and Catherine of Aragon’s marriage. In reality, had Henry not moved on to Anne in his search for an heir, another wife…
