Did Mary of Guise Use Anne Boleyn's Words to Refuse Henry VIII's Proposal?

One of the most famous quotations attributed to Mary of Guise is her alleged reply to Henry VIII's proposal of marriage: "I may be a big woman, but I have a very little neck." It's a wonderful story, cleverly alluding to Anne Boleyn's execution and Henry VIII's reputation. But did Mary of Guise really say those words? In this video, I investigate the evidence by examining contemporary diplomatic…