Annulled Collection

King Eadwig and Queen Aelfgifu, marriage annulled by Dunstan
Edwy or Eadwig, King of England and his wife Elgiva or Aelfgifu - their marriage is annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstan, probably for political reasons

Princesses of Schleswig-Holstein
Princess Marie-Louise and Princess Helena Victoria (Thora) of Schleswig-Holstein, the daughters of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

Edwy or Eadwig, King of England, and Queen Elgiva
Edwy or Eadwig (?-959), King of England, and his wife Elgiva (Aelfgifu). Their marriage was annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstans supporters, for political reasons

Edwy or Eadwig (?-959), King of England, and his wife Elgiva (Aelfgifu). Their marriage was annulled against their will by Archbishop Dunstan's supporters, for political reasons

Anne of Cleves, 1539 (w / c on vellum mounted on ivory)
619437 Anne of Cleves, 1539 (w/c on vellum mounted on ivory) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Anne of Cleves (1515-57)

Richard Lovelace in prison
(1617-1657). An English Royalist and poet. This is an artists impression of Lovelace imagining his poem To Althea, from Prison which was written by him in 1642 to encourage the Clergy Act 1640 to be

The Hon J and Mrs Freeman-Mitford
John Power Bertram Ogilvy Freeman-Mitford, later 4th Baron Redesdale (18851963), seen here with his bride, formerly Fraulein Marie Ann von Friedlander-Fuld, daughter of a wealthy German coal owner

People who keep smiling in spite of their matrimonial troubles. Five women who have recently gone through legal proceedings and seem to have emerged unscathed

Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) queen of England, first wife of Henry VIII, mother of Mary I. Marriage annulled 1533

Louis VII (1120-1180) king of France from 1137, member of the Capetian dynasty and first husband of Eleanor of Aquitaine. The marriage was annulled and Eleanor married Henry of Anjou

Royal Wedding 1891 - Aribert and Louise
Decorative double page spread from the Graphic to celebrate the marriage of Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein, younger daughter of Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein

Elizabeth Bonaparte
ELIZABETH BONAPARTE daughter of William Patterson of Baltimore, first wife of Napoleons brother Jerome. The marriage was annulled after two years 1803 - 1805

Jeanne De Valois, Queen
saint JEANNE DE VALOIS daughter of Louis XI, wife of Louis XII, but their marriage annulled because she was infirm : so she founded a contemplative order instead

Jeanne De Valois
JEANNE DE VALOIS 1st queen of Louis XII, daughter of Louis XI, marriage annulled 1498, became nun and saint

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"Unraveling the Ties: Annulled Marriages Throughout History" From the Princesses of Schleswig-Holstein to King Eadwig and Queen Aelfgifu, annulments have long been a controversial aspect of royal unions. In 955, Archbishop Dunstan's supporters forcibly annulled the marriage between Edwy or Eadwig, King of England, and his wife Elgiva against their will. Political motives overshadowed their love as they were deemed third cousins. The tale continues with Anne of Cleves in 1539 when her marriage was annulled on vellum mounted on ivory. Richard Lovelace found himself imprisoned while contemplating lost love, much like those whose marriages were abruptly dissolved. Even prominent figures like The Hon J and Mrs Freeman-Mitford couldn't escape this fate. Yet amidst it all, there are people who keep smiling despite the heartache caused by these legal separations. Lucrezia Borgia's name echoes through history as her marriage faced annullment due to political machinations. Similarly, Catherine of Aragon endured an agonizing end to her union with Henry VIII for political reasons - a pivotal moment that shaped English history forever. Not only kings but also queens experienced this tumultuous journey; Louis VII of France from the Capetian dynasty saw his marital bond severed under uncertain circumstances. Even in more recent times, such as during the Royal Wedding in 1891 between Aribert and Louise, annulments cast shadows over fairy tales and dreams come true. Annulments throughout history reveal both power struggles and personal tragedies within royal circles. These stories remind us that even amidst grandeur and opulence, love can be torn apart by forces beyond our control.