Anne became a close friend of Sarah Churchill, later Duchess of Marlborough, and was not liked by Queen Anne. The Queen jealous of their friendship, described Lady Anne Digby as 'the greatest jade that ever lived.' Jade, here, means liar! Anne is alleged to have had an affair with Henry Sidney, Earl of Romney, her husband's uncle.
Anne became a close friend of Sarah Churchill, later Duchess of Marlborough, and was not liked by Queen Anne. The Queen jealous of their friendship, described Lady Anne Digby as 'the greatest jade that ever lived.' Jade, here, means liar! Anne is alleged to have had an affair with Henry Sidney, Earl of Romney, her husband's uncle.