Jane Seymour may have first come to court in the service of Queen Catherine, but then was moved to wait on Anne Boleyn as she rose in the King's favor and eventually became his second wife.
In September 1535, the King stayed at the Seymour family home in Wiltshire, England. It may have been there that the king "noticed" Jane. But, it isn't until February of 1536 that there is evidence of Henry's new love for Jane.
By that point, Henry's disinterest in Anne was obvious and Jane was likely pegged to be her replacement as Queen.
Opinion is divided as to how Jane felt about being the new object of Henry's affections. Some see Jane's calm and gentle demeanor as evidence that she didn't really understand the position as political pawn she was playing for her family. Others see it as a mask for her fear. Seeing how Henry's two previous Queens had been treated once they fell from favor, Jane probably had some trepidation, although Anne Boleyn's final fate had not been sealed at that time.
One other view was that Jane fell into her role quite willingly and actively sought to entice the King and flaunt her favor even in front of the current Queen.
However Jane actually felt, we will never know. Henry's feelings were pretty clear though. Within 24 hours of Anne Boleyn's execution, Jane Seymour and Henry VIII were formally betrothed. On the 30th of May, they were married. Unlike Henry's previous two Queens, Jane never had a coronation. Perhaps the King was waiting to Jane to 'prove' herself by giving him a son.
Less than two months after Henry and Jane's marriage, the Duke of Richmond, Henry Fitzroy died at the age of 17. Fitzroy was the King's bastard son by his mistress Elizabeth Blount.
It wasn't until early 1537 that Jane became pregnant. During her pregnancy, Jane's every whim was indulged by the King, convinced that Jane, whom he felt to be his first 'true wife', carried his long hoped for son. In October, a prince was born at Hampton Court Palace and was christened on 15th of October. The baby was named Edward. Mary, daughter of Catherine of Aragon, was godmother and Elizabeth, daughter of Anne Boleyn, also played a role in the ceremony.
There has been much written over whether or not Jane gave birth to Edward by cesarean section. It seems unlikely that if she had, she would have lived as long as she did after the birth. Jane attended her son's christening, although she was weak. She died on October 24th, just two weeks after her son was born.
Henry had already been preparing his own tomb at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, which was where Jane was buried. In the end, she would be the only of Henry's six wives to be buried with him.
She died giving birth to her son Edward VI. Henry was devastated at her death. She was the only wife that gave him a son. Out of all of them, she was his favorite because of her giving birth to a son. So because of that, she was the only one of Henry's wives to receive a queen's funeral, and his only consort to be buried beside him.
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Jane Seymour was a lady in waiting to Anne Boleyn, so Henry would have met her at court during that time.
Jane died shortly after giving birth to Edward.
Jane Seymour, came to court through her uncle the Duke of Norfolk, she was little more than a child, and it is said that it was her outstanding beauty that attracted Henry V111
she was a Lady Maid for both Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn
he saw a picture of her,and said i want to marry her. but when he rushed over to meet his bride it was not what he suspected and thought she was ugly.so henry asked for a divorce on 16th july 1540.
No-one ever heard Henry say her name in public again but there are numerous accounts of him mentioning her.*When Jane Seymour tried to take part in matters of state Henry used Anne as an example of what happens when wives interfere with affairs that do not concern them.* When looking for another wife after Jane's death, a French candidate was suggested. Henry remarked that he was tired of women with 'french ways'* When Anne of Cleves told Henry she wished to meet Princess Elizabeth Henry replied that Elizabeth's mother was so different to Anne of Cleves that the Princess wouldn't wish to meet her.
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King Henry first spoke to Anne when she was 17 and he was 32.
After Jane Seymour, King Henry VIII wanted to find a new wife fast and so he sent his artists to find him a new wife.. they painted Anne of Cleves beautifully when in fact she wasn't that pretty, and King Henry married her without actually meeting her! Hope I helped...
Henry VIII's most famous outing was most likely the Field of the Cloth of Gold, in 1520, where Henry VIII went to meet Francis I. The kings tried to outdo each other in sport, beaty and wealth. This outing was politically useless and nearly bankrupted England's treasury. I sincerely hope that this helps.