The queen consort is pregnant and convinced she will bear Henry VIII a male heir, with their first-born Elizabeth being overlooked for the throne, but the king has his eye on Jane Seymour, one of Anne's ladies-in-waiting. 

Anne Boleyn's position at court is in serious jeopardy and her new mission is to secure her daughter's right to the throne. However, Cromwell has other ideas.

Anne Boleyn is accused of treason and adultery and stands trial. However, she is prejudged as Cromwell bribes and blackmails her ladies into testifying against Anne.