That is because the Church of England (or RCC, or pretty much any other major Christian denomination) told them so.
More precisely, what the RCC says is that there’s no such thing as divorce, and even if a judge purports to have cancelled your marriage, as far as God is concerned you’re still married.
That is because the Church of England (or RCC, or pretty much any other major Christian denomination) told them so.
And you don’t think that the King’s example was enough?
So, do tell. What’s wrong with divorce?
More precisely, what the RCC says is that there’s no such thing as divorce, and even if a judge purports to have cancelled your marriage, as far as God is concerned you’re still married.