The Anne Boleyn Files

Claire | March 27, 2009

We all know that Henry VIII made changes to the rules of succession, with his three Acts of Succession, but now today’s British Monarchy and Government may be considering changes.
The BBC has just reported that the Queen and Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, have discussed reforming the current rules concerning succession to the throne of the
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Tags: Act of Succession, British monarchy, Church of England, Gordon Brown, heirs, Queen Elizabeth II, succession

Claire | March 25, 2009

If you read last week’s blog, you will know that I am convinced that Anne Boleyn was completely innocent of all charges and should not have been found guilty or executed.

War Veteran Fights for Justice
I haven’t gone as far to prove her innocence as Battle of Britain veteran, Wing Commander George Melville Jackson, did in
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Tags: Anne Boleyn, George Melville-Jackson, innocent, pardon

Claire | March 20, 2009

Anne Boleyn, Queen Consort of England, was executed by a French Swordsman at the Tower of London on 19th May 1536, just 16 months after becoming Henry VIII’s second wife.
So, how did this 35 year old, spirited young woman fall so dramatically from favour? After all, she was the woman who held Henry’s interests the
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Tags: Anne Boleyn, Anne Boleyn Execution, beheading, George Boleyn, Henry VIII, Jane Boleyn, Jane Parker, Jane Rochford, Jane Seymour, Thomas Cromwell

Claire | March 10, 2009

Henry VIII became King of England on the 21st April 1509, nearly 500 years ago, and a host of exhibitions and events are planned to mark the anniversary of his accession to the throne:-
Henry VIII – Man and Monarch
This exhibition is being held at the PACCAR Gallery, in the British Library, from Thursday 23rd April
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Tags: 500 year anniversary, exhibitions, Henry VIII, London

Claire | March 4, 2009

Last week, I talked about the lies surrounding Anne Boleyn and her appearance and how historical evidence was now questioning the picture of Anne as a woman with six fingers on one hand, goitre and a wart.
So, what was Anne really like?
Anne Boleyn – A Beauty?
As I said last week, Anne’s enemies destroyed likenesses and
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Tags: Anne Boleyn, Anne Boleyn picture, appearance, Eric Ives