The Duke is with his son who is going to be received by his godfather, the King. Norfolk tells Brandon of how his father was executed by the King’s father. Henry has sent Norfolk his father’s ring. Mary Boleyn tells her father that the King does not call for her at night anymore.Ĭharles Brandon sees the Duke of Norfolk to make sure that he knows his responsibility at Buckingham’s upcoming trial. He would be disgrace but his friends and allies would have no cause to rise against the King. Wolsey advises him that it may be dangerous to find the Duke guilty of treason and perhaps he could be found guilty of a lesser offence and fined and banished from court. Henry tells Wolsey that he is appointing peers to judge Buckingham and that Norfolk will be first among them. Buckingham is convinced that a jury of his peers will not find him guilty.
He gives the King a clock with the words “with humble true heart” engraved on it.īuckingham leaves court and is intercepted by Sir William Compton and Anthony Knyvert who arrest him on suspicion of treason. More says he cares most about his integrity, Wolsey does not say what he cares about.īuckingham arrives at court for New Year.
Wolsey advises him that if you want to keep a Prince’s love you must be prepared to give him the thing you most care for in all the world. More is worried that the King does not trust him. More is disappointed, Wolsey is realistic. Wolsey tells More that the King has asked him to meet the Holy Roman Emperor and draw up a new treaty uniting them against the French. He tells her that her husband is reconciled to her condition but he does not know whether the King will recognise her child.īuckingham’s Estate, Penshurst – Men visit him, pledging their allegiance to him. Wolsey visits Lady Blount who is heavily pregnant. He tells More of Buckingham’s plot to kill him. Henry finds the question whether it is better for a King to be feared or to be loved an interesting one. Henry tells More of a gift he has received, Machiavelli’s “The Prince”. More tells him about how he is educating his daughters. Henry meets with Thomas More and asks him about his family. Henry tells Wolsey to invited Buckingham to court for the New Year. Wolsey tells Henry about the Duke of Buckingham raising an army and borrowing money. Thomas Boleyn visits Buckingham, massaging his ego and encouraging him in his plotting. Henry wants Wolsey to visit him as it may be better to do business with him, rather than the French. He is angry that the Queen’s nephew, Charles, has been elected Holy Roman Emperor and now has vast dominions and wealth at the age of 20. Even Mary Boleyn can’t take his mind off things. Henry wrecks his tent, throwing furniture and breaking things. Henry and Francis sign the Treaty of Universal and Perpetual Peace.
Mary shows him the “French graces” she has learned while at court! Mary Boleyn is brought to Henry’s bedchamber.
More tells him that he will obey his orders if Henry really wants the French to think he is easily changeable, shallow and incapable of keeping his word. Francis wins so Henry tells More to tell the French that he will not sign the treaty. Wolsey tells him to say nothing to anyone.įrancis boasts of France’s brilliance – its poets and painters, the most beautiful women, the best wrestlers etc – so Henry challenges Francis to a wrestling match. Thomas Boleyn tells Cardinal Wolsey of the Duke of Buckingham’s views on him and his plotting against the King. Henry has his beard shaved off while listening to Thomas Tallis sing. Thomas Boleyn tells Mary that the King has noticed her and that he wants to see her. The Kings exchange gifts – jewels from Francis to Henry and a pie of live birds from Henry to Francis.įrancis points out Mary Boleyn to Henry, saying “I call Mary my English Mare because I ride her so often”. Henry points out to Thomas More that the Palace of Illusion is cloth. Mary kisses him and then pushes him over when he complains.Ī fountain is running wine. The Dauphin and Princess Mary are brought in and introduced to each other as future bride and groom. In the tent, Cardinal Wolsey asks the two Kings to place their hands on the Bible and swear that they will be true, virtuous and loving to each other. Henry VIII rides out alone to meet Francis I. The episode opens with Henry VIII arriving at Val d’Or, the Valley of Gold, where the Field of the Cloth of Gold meeting between the French and English Kings is to take place.
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