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Anne, her family, and her friends were too closely watched from the start to the end of her relationship with Henry for this to be feasible. That's not to say that she didn't engineer the deaths of her enemies, but that was through her political influence, role as Queen and crucially, with the blessing of Henry.

What a list -- Cromwell, Cecil, Walsingham . . .

Philippa Gregory needs to go to school and learn her history, she's talking rubbish

Why would Anne halm anyone she was known to have a very generous nature

Claire do a video if Margaret Beaufort had lived to the age of 100. What would be the political ramifications?? How would she have helped Henry the 8th rule?? Think of all the things that Margaret would have witnessed if you would have added another 30 or 40 years to her life!!

I love this channel! I am an American, and I love to follow the monarchy! Plus, the info Claire has and shares is wonderful! Thanks for all the work put into each video! Thank you so much Claire! I do believe that the necklace was repurposed. There were so many pearls, and a good amount of gold. I firmly believe the necklace was reused.m

Anne Boleyn was smarter than everyone around her. Henry found out how smart she was, and had her murdered. Anne was much smarter than Henry, and he found that out. Anne could not live, once Henry realized he was a tool to Anne. Still, after all this time, Anne is still being treated poorly. Sadly, we still have to deal with the sexist issues that Anne dealt with. But no, Anne was not a murderer. Anne was just too smart and unfortunately, arrogant for her own good.

Like the Queen she was!

Ms Gregory is a novelist who takes historical figures to write her tripe because she can't come up with her own plots.

Poor Catherine.

Gregory is a terrible writer. Years ago I started reading the Other Boleyn Girl and threw it it down in frustration. I never finished it and I’ve certainly not watched the film.

What? No bells ringing ?? Haha! Thanks for the info, Claire.

Philippa Gregory is trash. I have been unable to read any of her books - then again, TBF, I have only tried twice, trying to give her the benefit of the doubt that maybe the first rotten book was just a fluke.

Claire, no one I have ever run across knows more about Anne Boleyn than you. I think you would know if she was capable of, or had committed murder. Because of you, I know that Anne was a devout Christian (Don’t know if for Anne that would have been Catholic), and would have been concerned about the fate of her soul. I was raised Catholic myself and such things were drilled into us growing up. I don’t see how Anne would have even thought of murder, let alone committed the act.

Was Cardinal Woolsey ever executed?

Elizabeth always seemed to be aware of any "family" problems and her position at court. She was a survivor. While I can believe she may have had the B necklace I can't imagine her jeopardizing that position.

Was there a connection between the Tudor Butlers and Eleanor Butler who was alleged to have married Edward IV?

its a novel, a story- a web of interest, some of it based on the truth, but in the end fiction. fiction by nature is a kind of lying, as it is not the truth it is a story. i like her work, but remember its vaguely based on truth

You look great and I really like the environment you choose

My ancestor Robert Munro 14th Baron and 16th Laird of Foulis died in this battle

I wonder, could you contact Gregory and ask her to elucidate?

Many thanks for this broadcast Claire. This is indeed a puzzling claim. As 'The Anne Boleyn Files' offers a welcoming platform for all discussions regarding Anne, perhaps Philippa Gregory could set out her case here, on the website?

Thanks for your stories. You look really pretty today as well.

Always interesting historical views . Thanks.

Maybe Philipa Gregory thinks she can get away with fiction since it's in the Q&A section.

Yeah... I'm skeptical, primarily because there's no explanation given, no context, just a statement like it's a fact that is hard to refute because it's so vague. Like a lot of the commenters here have said, Philippa Gregory hasn't really given me a reason to trust her writings about known events, why would I trust her thoughts about unknown?

I would believe it from her father but Anne herself, no. Not a big fan of Thomas Boylen, myself, but he probably didn't do it either.

Has anyone asked Phillipa Gregory what she meant by that statement?

...'effin Philippa Gregory... Sigh.... 😂😁

Another very informative video! I suspect many people don't remember that "The Other Boleyn Girl" and HBO's "The Tudors" etc., are fictional stories based on actual historical people and events. That's why I always come to YOU to discover the facts about our favorite people. Thank you, Claire! I've learned (and continue to learn) so much from you! ❤

After reading The Other Boleyn Girl I was so angry I couldn't read another book written by Gregory. She has done such a grave disservice to history with her brash assertions and the demonization of Anne and George, that I fear she has unfortunately coloured the perceptions of those new to Tudor history. Even as fiction her writing is bad. The characters were poorly derived - there was no nuance to Anne and she practically beatified Mary. Alison's Weir's novel - while flawed - presents a more balanced point of view, delving into Anne's fascinating formative years at the courts in Europe and how they may have influenced her position on religion. I've also read many historical books about Anne with detailed footnotes sourcing the material (including yours) and all present her as an intelligent, religious woman - just not in the pious Catholic sense of the day. She definitely would have been concerned about her immortal soul and it is highly unlikely that she committed incest let alone murder. It is also well-known that Chapuys' accounts of the time are extremely biased due to his sympathies for Queen Catherine and the Princess Mary. Thank you Claire for your well-researched, balanced works on Anne and the devotion you pour into them.

Philippa Gregory is a fiction writer. She makes things up. In fiction this is fine. When its about real people it is lies.

If Phillipa Gregory told me 2 + 2 = 4, I'd get my calculator out to check. An entire salt mine would not be enough to make me take her word for anything.

Not a fan of Philippa Gregory. I read the White Queen and thought what a load of rubbish, so would not take anything she says as fact/possible

She rose from the grave & gave already unwell Amy Robsart a shove? Maybe trying to help her daughter have (or prevent) a politically disastrous love match? No one ever talks about how close it was to Elizabeth’s birthday. Maybe a gift from the grave?

Was there 2 films made? I saw the one with Natalie Portman.

She may have been talking about Catherine of Aragon as there are rumours she was poisoned.

Never accept a promotion in Henry III court

I must confess to be no fan of Philippa Gregory. To write historical fiction as fiction is one thing. But to state these thi ga as facts with no contemporary sources or proof is quite another. And sadly, she is so popular that many believe her works of fiction ro be very true. Another good video Claire!

I wonder if the guilty party thought they were doing Ann or the King a favor? I enjoy Philipa Gregory's books. A good read of historical FICTION! I think she is a good writer and story teller.

The most bravest woman ever!

A murderess? Hell, no! 🤬

I don't know how Phillipa Gregory gets away with it. I suppose it is because the people who read her books or watch the movies based on them are very stupid and ignorant. It's fortunate for her that a dead person can't sue for libel. I feel very sorry for that poor cook and the people who died as a result of eating the food given as alms. My bet is that the food had gone bad. It was probably served first to Fisher and the High Table, the next few days to lower and lower tables until finally it was given out the back door as alms. By that time it probably WAS poisonous, but not intentionally poisoned.

I loved Katherine of Aragon, only thing I liked about her is the B necklace as that is the initial to my last name 😂😂😂I love your channel.

Could Gregory be referring to Katherine of Aragon? I've watched tons of videos, and there are a lot of references to Anne trying to convince Henry VIII to have Katherine of Aragon and Mary I executed. Could it be possible that Gregory thinks Anne Boleyn had a hand in the Queens' death? Not saying I agree but just wondering what she's referring to

Yes, Anne was guilty of murder several times over. I had a letter written in her own hand confessing her crimes and detailing her motivations, but I lost it.

Sounds like a way to elicit reactions, stirring the pot in a rather unscrupulous way. I’d say she’s done her job.

How sad a thought, you have to sleep with your brother to save your life. You have to sleep with your sister in order to save her life .... horrific

Philipa Gregory makes my blood boil. 'Clearly guilty'? How does she get away with such judgement, without citing a single source, or even fully explaining who was murdered, or how Anne supposedly did the deed? Gah! 🤯😡