Windsor, Berkshire – A dramatic and potentially destabilizing event unfolded late last evening at Windsor Castle, as Anne Boleyn, the King’s second wife, was observed entering the castle’s private orchard for a clandestine meeting with King Henry VIII. Sources within the court confirm the meeting lasted approximately two hours and raised immediate concerns regarding the stability of the monarchy and the King’s marital arrangements.

The initial sighting came from a junior guard, Thomas Davies, who reported observing a woman matching the description of Lady Anne Boleyn discreetly approaching the orchard gate at approximately 9:00 PM. “I initially assumed she was returning from a late supper,” Davies stated in a prepared statement released by the Royal Guard. “But then I saw her speaking with the King himself. It was…unusual.” The King, visibly agitated, reportedly remained in the orchard until a considerable hour, engaging in what witnesses described as a “heated” discussion.

Details of the conversation remain scarce, but whispers circulating within the castle walls suggest the meeting involved a renewed plea from Lady Anne for a declaration of annulment – a request vehemently opposed by the King. Several courtiers, including the ever-watchful Lord Burghley, were alerted to the situation and dispatched to the orchard, arriving shortly after midnight. They found the King and Lady Anne departing together, seemingly unconcerned by the presence of the assembled officials.

“The King’s demeanor was…changed,” commented Lady Margaret Beaufort, a close confidante of the Boleyn family. “He was more guarded, more…determined. This meeting has clearly reinforced his resolve to secure a divorce.” The immediate consequence of the encounter is a heightened state of alert within the castle. Increased patrols have been implemented, and several key members of the Boleyn household, including George Boleyn, have been placed under temporary observation.

The implications of this secret rendezvous are significant. It raises questions about the King’s motivations and the true extent of his feelings for Lady Anne. Furthermore, it throws into sharp relief the ongoing power struggle between the Boleyns and the established factions within the court. The coming days will undoubtedly be crucial in determining the fate of both Anne Boleyn and the future of the English monarchy.