A. Growing Favor

By the mid-1530s, Henry VIII had grown disenchanted with Anne Boleyn, whose failure to provide a male heir had strained their marriage.

• Henry began to notice Jane Seymour, drawn by her gentle nature.
   

• Jane was careful not to appear ambitious or eager, which endeared her to Henry.
   

• She was said to embody the Tudor ideal of womanhood: pious, obedient, and demure.
   

B. The Political Calculations

Jane’s rise was not only a matter of personal attraction; it was also influenced by political factors:

• The Seymour family’s loyalty to the crown positioned Jane as a safe and reliable choice.
   

• Jane’s Catholic sympathies aligned more closely with Henry’s religious sensibilities after his break with Rome.
   

• Her lack of political ambition made her less threatening to courtiers compared to Anne Boleyn.
   

 Marriage to Henry VIII and Ascension to Queenship

A. The Fall of Anne Boleyn and the Rise of Jane

Anne Boleyn’s downfall in 1536, marked by accusations of adultery and treason, left Henry free to pursue Jane.

• The marriage took place rapidly, only days after Anne’s execution.
   

• Jane’s coronation followed in June 1536, signifying her official status as queen.
   

B. Symbolism and Public Perception

Jane’s image as the “good queen” contrasted sharply with Anne’s controversial reign.

• Her modesty and domesticity were promoted as virtues.
   

• Jane was portrayed as the ideal Tudor queen—chaste, loyal, and devoted to family.
   

• This helped stabilize the court after years of turmoil. shutdown123