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“Anne Boleyn served as a lady-in-waiting to Catherine of Aragon.”
The evidence supports the claim. Although the surviving court records are patchy and some cited sources are pop-history rather than scholarly editions, mainstream historical accounts consistently state that Anne Boleyn served in Catherine of Aragon’s household as a lady-in-waiting after returning from France. The main objection is a documentation gap, not affirmative evidence against the claim.
“Anne Boleyn served as a maid of honor to Catherine of Aragon.”
The historical record supports that Anne Boleyn served in Catherine of Aragon’s household as a young female attendant, which is commonly described as serving as a maid of honour. The strongest sources more often use broader terms such as “lady-in-waiting” rather than proving a formal appointment under that exact title. That distinction does not materially change the core fact of her service to Catherine.