- The legatine court's divorce trial continues in the Queen's absence, hearing testimony suggesting prince Arthur carnally consummated his marriage to Catherine: embarrassing for the court, amusing for the populace. Catherine's council, bishop Fisher, dares claim even heaven can't dissolve the royal marriage, comparing to Herod Antipas' adultery shamed by Saint John the Baptist who was executed for that truth. Woolsey sends Thomas More to Cambria (Cambray) to check if France and the pope remain irreconcilable with the emperor. After Anne walks off, disbelieving Wolsey's promises to the king of a divorce by summer, Henry implies to cardinal Campeggio a negative verdict could turn him and England Lutheran, like half of Germany, yet after a papal message the legate prorogues the court till the end of the Roman Curia's recess, in October; imperial ambassador Mendoza, who is ceding his post to bishop Chapuys, tells Catherine it's the emperor's doing. Henry's sister Margaret dies from the consumption she contracted from Brandon, who recovered. When Thomas More reports the negotiations reconciled the emperor with France and pope Clement, Woolsey fears facing the royal wrath and ends up banned from court, ordered to relinquish all lucrative offices and accused of usurping royal authority. More is persuaded to succeed him as chancellor, under Henry's promise his conscience won't be abused by matters such as the divorce.—KGF Vissers
- The Queen refuses to present herself or participate in the Legatine Council. Witnesses are called to testify that King Henry's older brother had carnal knowledge of the Queen during their marriage. It all makes for a great deal of ribald humor in the pubs and streets of London. Cardinal Wolsey grows ever more concerned at the possible outcome and realizes that his own future and well-being are at stake. Lady Anne Boleyn grows weary of it all and returns to her family estates not at all convinced that she and the King will ever be able to marry. Wolsey sends Sir Thomas More to a meeting in Europe of the Kings of France and Spain and the Pope. He returns with unfortunate news: France and Spain have settled all of their differences and together have reconciled with the Pope. England is now politically isolated. When Cardinal Campeggio announces that he is referring the matter of the annulment to the Pope for a final decision, Wolsey's failure is complete. He is dismissed from all of his office and sent to live in York. The King appoints a reluctant Sir Thomas More as his new Chancellor.—garykmcd
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