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A quick note about our show, we do a lot of research for our stories,

but we also aren't your boring high school history class,

so some details and scenes are dramatized. And a heads up, today's episode contains discussion of miscarriage,

and we might swear like you would if your head was on the chopping block, surrounded by midwives. Her face is flushed and sweaty. She's been in labor for hours.

Anne is fighting to keep her head up even though all she wants to do is lay down and

rest.

But this is the 16th century, so the midwives

have her straddling a birthing chair.

Gravity is a girl's best friend in this situation.

Anne screams as another contraction hits.

The pain is intense.

But Anne has been dreaming about this day for six years

ever since Henry proposed to her in secret.

Now, she's officially Queen and is moments away from delivering the King's long-awaited male heir.

Anne and Henry are so convinced they're having a boy.

They've already had the birth announcements drawn up for the little prince.

Oh no.

Yeah.

Anne gives one last push.

Cries echo around the room as the midwives clean and swaddle the baby,

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