Anne Boleyn painting is actually a different royal', claims historian

"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."

"The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference. A portrayal of Anne Boleyn held by the National Portrait Gallery may have been painted to show major similarities between Henry VIII's controversial second wife and their daughter, who became Elizabeth I."

"Researchers have suggested that the painting, done in 1584, almost five decades after Boleyn's execution, was specifically painted with a resemblance to Elizabeth I as a key feature, to help give additional legitimacy to Elizabeth as monarch as she faced various threats. This is definitely a portrait of Anne Boleyn, and that is what the artist intended it to be. But it's more important than a likeness of her, because it carries political weight, said Dr Owen Emmerson, the co-curator of a new exhibition at Hever Castle."

Independent reporters cover topics from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, investigating items like Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes parsing facts from messaging, remaining on the ground at critical moments in US history, and relying on donations to fund journalists. The Independent positions itself as trusted across the political spectrum and refuses to use paywalls, arguing quality journalism should be freely available and supported by those who can afford to pay. A 1584 portrait of Anne Boleyn appears to have been painted to resemble Elizabeth I to bolster Elizabeth's legitimacy during a pivotal moment in her reign.

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