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…
Henry VIII
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…
Eustace Chapuys and the tyrannical Henry VIII
Just a few days ago, I wrote about Henry VIII being unhorsed by his opponent during a joust…
25 January 1533 – Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn at Whitehall
On 25 January 1533, St Paul’s Day, Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn in a secret ceremony at Whitehall.…