"Henri VIII" by William Shakespeare is a collaborative history play written with John Fletcher around 1613, based on the life of King Henry VIII. The drama follows the ruthless Cardinal Wolsey's machinations, Queen Katherine's trial and downfall, and Anne Bullen's rise to power. Through court intrigue, political betrayals, and shifting royal favor, the play builds toward the birth of the future Queen Elizabeth. Notable for its elaborate stage directions and lavish spectacle, it blends political drama with the structure of Shakespeare's late romances.