22 February 1511 – Henry VIII loses a son
On 22 February 1511, Henry, Duke of Corwall, son of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, died at…
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Valentine’s Day and a Love Letter from Henry VIII
If you haven’t noticed (quick, buy a card!), today is Valentine’s Day, the day of love. Contrary to…
14 February 1547 – The dog licks up the King’s blood
On 14 February 1547, Henry VIII’s coffin was taken to Windsor Castle for burial in St George’s Chapel…
11 February 1531 – Henry VIII becomes Supreme Head of the English Church.
On this day in history, 11 February 1531, Convocation granted Henry VIII the title of “singular protector, supreme…
7 February 1526 – The Shrovetide Joust at Greenwich
Shrove Tuesday 1526 was celebrated with a “solemn joust” at Greenwich Palace. According to the chronicler Edward Hall,…
31 January 1510 – Catherine of Aragon suffers a still-birth
On this day in history, 31 January 1510, Queen Catherine of Aragon went into premature labour and gave…
28 January 1547 – The Death of Henry VIII and the Accession of Edward VI
The King is dead! Long live the King! On this day in history, in the early hours of…