Yeah sure, but he lived half a millenium ago. It’s not like we can really apply anything from those times into modernity, so while he was definitely a wild one, comparing him to modern royals/politics is a bit of a stretch imo.
While that is true, I’d argue it’s worse to be a nonce in Anno Domini 2025 than it probably was to be an adulterous whoremongerer and somewhat kill-crazy in the 1500’s.
That’s on me, I could have been more clear
I meant all the performative bullshit with “punishing” him, not his horrible behavior. That’s near the top of the list IMHO:
https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/biggest-royal-scandals/
Keep in mind Henry VIII existed.
Yeah sure, but he lived half a millenium ago. It’s not like we can really apply anything from those times into modernity, so while he was definitely a wild one, comparing him to modern royals/politics is a bit of a stretch imo.
It’s not my fault the same family has been in charge forever.
While that is true, I’d argue it’s worse to be a nonce in Anno Domini 2025 than it probably was to be an adulterous whoremongerer and somewhat kill-crazy in the 1500’s.
But yeah as far as scandals go that was a doozy.
But they haven’t