23 thoughts on “Did Anne Boleyn have another motto?”

1. Robin says:

   June 18, 2009 at 8:35 am

   I read somewhere that she had also used “Me and Mine” as her motto. Sorry, don’t know the latin.

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   1. Claire says:

      June 18, 2009 at 10:02 am

      Thanks, Robin, I hadn’t heard of that one.

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2. Lady says:

   August 29, 2009 at 4:28 pm

   She dropped the Groigne qui groigne motto after realising it was a device in support of Emperor Charles V

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3. Claire says:

   August 30, 2009 at 12:14 am

   Thanks, Lady.

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4. Ann says:

   November 14, 2009 at 11:25 pm

   The Latin for ‘The Most Happy’ is ‘Plurrimi Gauisus’

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5. Lex says:

   December 19, 2009 at 5:21 pm

   Did she like the motto or find it funny at all?

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6. Mademoiselle_Boleyn says:

   January 5, 2010 at 4:08 pm

   My latin teahcher said you can also use Laetissima for the most happy
   in french of course, it is La Plus Heureuse (:

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7. Barbara says:

   October 18, 2010 at 6:53 am

   Hello everyone–The motto about grudging.
   This motto was famous in continental Europe, especially at the court in Burgundy where Anne lived and studied WITH CHARLESV AND HIS 2 SISTERS at Margaret of Austria’s. It was used by more rulers than just Anne, including Henry. There’s credence to semper eadem being her motto along with the falcon badge. The most happy is what you would call a device.
   Happy researching.
   Barbara

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8. bethany.x says:

   December 13, 2010 at 1:09 am

   In David Starkey’s TV series I think he said she used ‘Let who will complain.’

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   1. Claire says:

      December 13, 2010 at 2:35 am

      Hi Bethany,

      Yes, that’s right, that’s “Ainsi sera, groigne qui groigne”. Anne did not use it for very long as it was a bit of a joke motto!

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      1. bethany.x says:

         December 20, 2010 at 6:28 am

         Thank you!

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   2. Johanna says:

      December 13, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      A more literal but contemporary translation of ‘Ainsi sera, groigne qui groigne’ is ‘This is how it’s going to be, even though whingers whinge.’

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9. Annie says:

   April 15, 2011 at 1:01 pm

   I have the “groigne” motto tattooed on my wrist! I love Anne and always have. Having a tattoo in her honor makes me feel strong! Haha

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   1. Sonja Norwood says:

      April 23, 2016 at 4:27 am

      I have her falcon badge and signature as queen on my right arm. I have loved her since I was 12 or so…I know exactly what you mean when you say that it makes you feel strong!

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      1. Lindsie says:

         February 3, 2017 at 3:25 am

         I also have an Anne tattoo. I have, “The Most Happy” in french on my wrist. I want to get another one my other wrist. Thinking of doing the “Me and mine’ one. I have also loved Anne from a very early age (11 or so.) I randomly was assigned her as one of Henry’s wives for a research project and I’ve been enamored every since. I love knowing I have this tattoo to her memory on me for the rest of my life.

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10. EmilyJane says:

    July 5, 2011 at 9:18 am

    I’m looking to get her motto tattooed! That’s how I came across this website 🙂

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11. Lady says:

    January 30, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    What did she mean by “always the same”? Was she saying she was constant?

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    1. Claire says:

       January 31, 2012 at 2:59 am

       Yes, it’s about constancy.

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12. jaimeh says:

    April 20, 2012 at 4:03 am

    In Spain is” Así será, gruña quien gruña”.

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13. bobby says:

    June 23, 2013 at 5:07 am

    She used “Live and let grumble” for a while, before she was Queen..

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14. nfuster says:

    February 19, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    I came here also looking for inspiration for a tattoo! would you mind sharing yours? looking for inspiration x

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15. Laurel Thewsey says:

    October 1, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    Hi, I was wondering if you could help me find some primary sources for may A level personal study on why Anne Boleyn died? I particularly need in on her character, just one that describes what she was like
    Thank you

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    1. Claire says:

       October 1, 2017 at 5:50 pm

       Hi Laurel,
       There is a list of primary sources at https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/resources/primary-sources/ and the articles (which are all referenced) at https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/anne/the-events-of-may-1536/ should help you too, particularly the ones about courtly love. You might also enjoy https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/why-i-think-henry-viii-was-responsible-for-anne-boleyns-downfall/.

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