The Tomb of Anne of Cleves

 

  The Tomb Monument of Anne of Cleves

 

Of Henry VIII's six wives, only Anne of Cleves was honored with a burial in Westminster Abbey when she died in 1557. She was given pride of place by her stepdaughter Queen Mary in the sanctuary by the High Altar.

However, her tomb often goes unnoticed due to its modest appearance.

In her book, The Wives of Henry VIII, Antonia Fraser mentions that at the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the viewing platform where the Queen Mother and Prince Charles sat was built directly above Anne's monument.

 

Anne of Cleves (by Barthel de Bruyn)

 

 

 

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Anne's tomb is behind)