Henry VIII – Henry the Great or Henry the Monster?
Henry VIII is an iconic figure who divides opinion. Whenever I post anything about him here on the…
Henry VIII
28 June 1491 – Happy 526th Birthday Henry VIII!
Yes, today is the 526th anniversary of King Henry VIII's birth on 28th June 1491. Although he died…
24 June 1509 – A joint coronation
On this day in history, 24th June 1509, Midsummer's Day and the Feast of St John the Baptist,…
23 June 1509 – The coronation procession of King Henry VIII and Queen Catherine
On this day in history, Saturday 23rd June, the eve of their joint coronation, King Henry VIII and…
12 June 1530 – Henry VIII gets a telling off from Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, Sunday 12th June 1530, according to Eustace Chapuys, the imperial ambassador, Henry VIII…
11 June 1509 – The first of six marriages for Henry VIII
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, King Henry VIII married for the first time. His bride…
8 June 1536 – Mary reaches out to her father
On this day in history, 8th June 1536, Henry VIII's eldest daughter Mary, the future Mary I, wrote…