However, in 1525 everything changed again. Henry was beginning to contemplate divorce. Yet his wife Catherine of Aragon was Charles V’s aunt, so Charles would be unlikely to support Henry.
- Renewed war between Charles and Francis led to the capture of Francis after the battle of Pavia.
- Henry felt he could share in the spoils of victory without having to go to war. Charles thought Henry had let him down so ignored him. He married Isabella of Portugal instead of Princess Mary.
- Breakdown of relations with Charles put even more strain on Henry’s marriage. In spring 1527 he told Wolsey he wanted an annulment. Wolsey began to promote a French alliance.
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