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PatSeg

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16. Yes, that was my understanding

Reply to DavidDvorkin (Reply #12)

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 07:27 PM

17 hrs ago

that Henry and Catherine were very much in love for a long time, but the fact that she did not produce a male heir for him seriously affected his feelings for her.

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Henry VIII's love token secured by British Museum after centuries lost [View all] highplainsdem Yesterday OP

Wow, it would be fascinating to know how it ended up where it was found. tanyev Yesterday #1

Unknown, but they don't think it was owned by either Henry or Katherine muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #2

Great info, thank you. tanyev Yesterday #3

Do take a look at this link! WestMichRad Yesterday #4

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It just worked for me, so it might be worth trying again Emrys 18 hrs ago #14

I would guess it was hidden during the Civil Wars. LisaM Yesterday #5

Thanks! highplainsdem 23 hrs ago #6

Thanks, this is all so fascinating PatSeg 17 hrs ago #15

Serms to me Henry VIII showed no actual love to his many wives. nt SunSeeker 23 hrs ago #7

Perhaps Catherine Parr BaronChocula 21 hrs ago #10

He didn't start out a monster DavidDvorkin 21 hrs ago #12

Yes, that was my understanding PatSeg 17 hrs ago #16

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