8. Accusations Fabricated for Convenience
King Henry VIII’s political machinations led to the execution of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard through fabricated charges. Anne was accused of adultery, incest, and plotting the king’s death, charges widely believed to be false and orchestrated by Thomas Cromwell to remove her from power. Similarly, Catherine Howard faced charges of adultery and treason, with some historians questioning the validity of these accusations (history.co.uk).
