28 June 1491 – Birth of Henry VIII
On this day in history, 28th June 1491, King Henry VIII was born. Happy 520th birthday, Henry! Whatever…
Henry VIII
24 June 1509 – Coronation of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Henry VIII became King on the 21st April 1509, on the death of his father, Henry VII, but…
21 June 1529 – Catherine of Aragon’s Speech at Blackfriars
On this day in history, 21st June 1529, Henry VIII and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, appeared…
19 June 1535 – 3 Carthusian Monks Hanged, Drawn and Quartered
On this day in history, 19th June 1535, Sebastian Newdigate, William Exmew and Humphrey Middlemore, monks of the…
15 June 1536 – Mary Bullied by Henry VIII’s Council
Thanks so much to Nasim, littlemisssunnydale on YouTube, for reminding me of this! On this day in history,…
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn – How Did Love Turn to Hate?
This article has been inspired by three different things:- An extract from Susan Bordo's book, "The Creation of…
11 June 1509 – Henry VIII Marries Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, the new King, Henry VIII, married his brother's widow, Catherine…