85. The Final Miscarriage
Anne became pregnant for the final time in 1699, but this one ended like so many of the others. In January 1700, she suffered one last stillbirth. She had been trying to have children for nearly 20 years, and in that time, she'd had twelve stillborn children. Only five of her kids survived birth, and four of them passed before the age of two. She had an unbelievably horrific time when it came to childbirth—but now, centuries later, scientists believe they know why.
The Favourite (2018), Fox Searchlight Pictures
86. The Tragic Reason
Queen Anne undoubtedly suffered from a physical condition that went undetected in her time.
Based on her experiences, autoimmune diseases like lupus or Hughes syndrome seem likely. These would not only explain Anne's many traumatic pregnancies, but also the other painful symptoms she experienced throughout her entire life.
