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Boleyn connection to Elizabeth I and to William and Harry

skatting44 — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:59:25 GMT

From watching the PBS series abt the Boleyn family , I also learned that Lady Diana Spencer 's 13h Grt GrandMother was Mary Boleyn whose 1st husband was William Cary . Some day , it is likely King Charles III and Diana's 's son William will be King .

I thought it was interesting fact .

Re: Boleyn connection to Elizabeth I and to William and Harry

ValuSkr — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:27:15 GMT

Was Mary Boleyn the older sister to Anne Boleyn?

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Mz iMac — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:28:41 GMT

YUP!

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Nonametoday — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:35:10 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
YUP!

@Mz iMac

Poor Ann Boleyn. I think there was a time that the RF had to marry into royalty and that is what made them all a little bit off the beam, intermarrying relatives and that could be what is wrong with Charles. I think the boys were wise to marry out of the kinfolk line. Diana was also in the finfolk line which is the reason they wanted Chas to marry her and not Camilla.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:41:10 GMT

@Nonametoday Prince Phillip was Queen Elizabeth's 3rd cousin!

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spiderw — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:43:25 GMT

Interesting. I always enjoy watching historical series and this series is well done.

I think William will make a wonderful King when the time comes and Kate a splendid Queen consort.

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golding76 — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:45:57 GMT

I am an email friend of a descendant of Anne Boleyn. My friend and I have a mutual love of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, and that is our connection.

She lives in England, and yes, her last name is Boleyn.

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Buffalogal47 — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:53:05 GMT

"Anne of the Thousand Days" was the best movie about Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. Genevieve Bujold's portrayal of Anne was spectacular. It's one of my favorite movies. As for "The Other Boleyn Girl", all I can say is that the book was much better.

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wagirl — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:31:18 GMT

I watched that show last night for the first time--episode 3--need to watch the first 2--very interesting connection.

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skatting44 — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:53:42 GMT

@Buffalogal47

This PBS series was not really a movie but had actual facts and actors to damatize how various members of the Boleyn family rose to get in favor with the King

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grandma r — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:30:51 GMT

The British Monarchy going back to the beginning has kept marriages to relatives as a way of keeping the riches in the family. Various other monarchs prearranged marriages for their children so as to keep the dynasties going.

I enjoy programs on PBS by Lucy Worsley. She often goes behind the walls of palaces and gives insight on the lives of the monarchs and their spouses.

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Another new name Sue — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:40:42 GMT

I thought it was an interesting combination of narration and acting. Have to finish Episode 3 tonight.