David Smith dropped his career as a delivery driver and factory worker to become a Henry VIII impersonator.
He earns a living by giving talks and performances as Henry VIII at schools and heritage sites.
I was eight years old when I saw a portrait of Henry VIII in all his regalia.
Everything changed when I found a Henry VIII outfit on Facebook Marketplace for £20 ($25) in 2021.
Out of all the events I've attended, that was the one that made me feel most like Henry VIII.
Persons:
David Smith, Henry VIII, wouldn't, —, Smith, I'd, King, Henry, Henry VIII's, Anne Boleyn, Marquess, I've, must've, Henry Smith, wasn't, I'm, It's
Organizations:
Service, Facebook, Hatfield House
Locations:
Penshurst, Hatfield, Hatfield House, Salisbury