This song is about Henry VIII fifth wife Catherine Howard, who was significantly younger then him, was pretty much forced into marrying the king by her family, and had an affair with Thomas Culpepper. The song is describing her feelings towards the old, fat, and injured Henry and the title her marriage gave her. She was young and wanted to wear pretty dress and jewelry not really giving any thought to what would come from being Queen. She was later tried and found guilty of adultery and beheaded on the 13th of February, 1542.
This song is about Henry VIII fifth wife Catherine Howard, who was significantly younger then him, was pretty much forced into marrying the king by her family, and had an affair with Thomas Culpepper. The song is describing her feelings towards the old, fat, and injured Henry and the title her marriage gave her. She was young and wanted to wear pretty dress and jewelry not really giving any thought to what would come from being Queen. She was later tried and found guilty of adultery and beheaded on the 13th of February, 1542.