Secrets of the Six Wives

King Henry VIII Surprises Anne of Cleves

Henry VIII surprises his new bride-to-be who he has never met before, Anne of Cleves, disguised as Robin Hood. She doesn't recognize him and the blind date is a disaster.

King Henry VIII Surprises Anne of Cleves

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