1540 – The Epiphany wedding of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves
On the feast of the Epiphany, 6th January 1540, Henry VIII married Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, commonly known as…
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26 December 1546 – Henry VIII changes his will
On this day in history, 30th December 1546, a rather poorly Henry VIII signed his last will and…
24 December 1545 – Henry VIII’s Last Words to Parliament
On 24th December 1545, just over a year and a month before his death, King Henry VIII made…
Henry VIII’s weight and health, plus giveaway
Today, Kyra Kramer, author of the wonderful book Henry VIII's Health in a Nutshell, is over at our…
17 December 1538 – The Pope excommunicates Henry VIII
On 17th December 1538, Pope Paul III announced the excommunication of King Henry VIII. Pope Clement VII had…
Henry VIII’s Health in a Nutshell
Kyra Kramer is touring the blogosphere this week with some excellent articles on Henry VIII's health to celebrate…
30 November 1529 – Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn get cross with Henry VIII
On 30th November 1529, Henry VIII was reproached by the two women in his life: his wife, Catherine…