And PBS’s ’Secrets of Henry VIII’s Palace’ documentary revealed how this played out 500 years ago.
The series said: “Excessive consumption and luxury defined Henry VIII, and at the heart of Hampton Court they came together in a heady mix.
“The palace’s Great Hall was the place to see and be seen.
“The 60-foot-high vaulted room was far more than just a royal dance hall, it was a unique token of love from Henry to his second wife, Anne Boleyn.
Henry married his second wife Anne Boleyn in 1533 (Image: GETTY)
First meeting of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, (Image: GETTY)