In this week's Claire chats I talk about Henry's upbringing, contemporary descriptions of him at his accession, his love of music and how he seemed to be the ideal Renaissance prince and king.
Video – Henry VIII: Renaissance Prince
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A young boy said to be Henry VIII by Guido Mazzoni