Anne of Denmark

American

noun

1574–1619, queen consort of James I of England.

Anne of Denmark British

noun

1574–1619, wife (from 1589) of James I of England and VI of Scotland

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While it is true that James was married to Anne of Denmark, had fathered seven children and reportedly had a mistress in Scotland — George was the king's closest personal and political confidant.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024

Though he was married to Anne of Denmark, James is speculated to have been in many relationships with men but notably with George Villiers, later made as an Earl and the Duke of Buckingham.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2023

Lady Elizabeth — daughter of Princess Anne of Denmark, goddaughter of King George VI — is just another hard-working entrepreneur, albeit possibly the only one with the word “lady” in her email address.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2016

Princess Anne of Denmark, 62, British-born wife of Prince George and cousin of England's Queen Elizabeth II; of a heart attack; in London.

From Time Magazine Archive

Its last royal owner was James the First's queen, Anne of Denmark, and it was probably she who built the massive walls and the forecourt of the garden of the present home.

From Highways and Byways in Surrey by Thomson, Hugh

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