Anne of Cleves
Anne of Cleves was poised to become the fourth wife of Henry VIII, a strategic marriage orchestrated by the king to secure an alliance with her brother. However, the union remained unconsummated even after six months, leading to its annulment.
Anne bore the appearance of someone older than her years, characterized by a high forehead, heavy-lidded eyes, and a pointed chin. Despite the annulment, she received a settlement and outlived all of Henry’s other wives, a fortunate turn of events for her.
