Unlike her predecessor, Katharine of Aragon, Anna of Cleves was quite willing to accept Henry’s desire to annul their marriage. No doubt the fates of both Katharine and Anne Boleyn were very much in mind. Her compliance with Henry’s wishes brought rewards: she was permitted to still visit the court, she was treated with respect, she was looked after financially.
She did spend the rest of her life in England, though, so it’s not like it was all roses for her.
