This is contrary to the principles of Rule of Law, where laws are supreme. Henry, who was the second Tudor monarch, is best known for his six marriages. However, a series of events that he was best remembered for were the chronologies of his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. Henry initiated the English Reformation, by separating the Church of England from papal authority and appointing himself as the Supreme Head of the church. This was led by his disagreement with the Pope in regards of his marriage annulment. Despite his resulting action of officially excluding himself from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church, Henry remained a believer in core Catholic theological
This is contrary to the principles of Rule of Law, where laws are supreme. Henry, who was the second Tudor monarch, is best known for his six marriages. However, a series of events that he was best remembered for were the chronologies of his efforts to have his first marriage, to Catherine of Aragon, annulled. Henry initiated the English Reformation, by separating the Church of England from papal authority and appointing himself as the Supreme Head of the church. This was led by his disagreement with the Pope in regards of his marriage annulment. Despite his resulting action of officially excluding himself from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church, Henry remained a believer in core Catholic theological