May 26 - Mary seeks Thomas Cromwell's help

On this day in Tudor history, 26th May 1536, Henry VIII's daughter, Mary, sought the help of Thomas Cromwell, the king's right-hand man. Now that Anne Boleyn was dead and gone, Mary hoped for a reconciliation with her father the king.

What did she want Cromwell to do?

What happened to Mary after Anne Boleyn's death? How was she treated?

In today's video, Claire Ridgway, author of "The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown", considers Mary's situation and what happened between her and her father after this point.
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