Although England was an ally of Spain, one of France's principal enemies, the war was mostly about Henry's desire for personal glory, despite his sister Mary being married to the French king Louis XII.
Selvom England var allieret med Spanien, en af Frankrigs primære fjender ,var krigen hovedsageligt om Henrik 8.'s personlige ønske om hæder, uanset om hans søster Mary var gift med den franske kong Louis 12..