Episode 351 - Rethinking Anne of Cleves with Dr Valerie Schutte
About this episode
Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Valerie Schutte about her cultural biography of Anne of Cleves, discussing myths and her historical role.
In this episode Natalie Grueninger interviews Dr Valerie Schutte about her upcoming cultural biography of Anne of Cleves. They re-examine long-standing myths about Anne's appearance, birthdate, and role in Tudor politics, by returning to contemporary sources and continental perspectives. The conversation also covers Anne's portrayal in art (including Holbein’s portraits), surviving books and dedications, the politics surrounding her divorce from Henry VIII, and how her reputation has evolved across centuries. Schutte's book is published July 3, 2026. Visit Dr Schutte's official website https://tudorqueenship.com/ JOIN 365 DAYS IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND https://www.nataliegrueninger.com/2026/05/17/365-days-in-elizabethan-england/ Learn more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!
Topics covered
- Anne of Cleves
- Tudor politics
- cultural biography
- historical myths
- art portrayal
- Henry VIII
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