11 June 1509 – Wife number 1 for Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, just over seven weeks after he'd become king, seventeen-year-old Henry…
Six Wives
4 June 1536 – Jane Seymour is officially proclaimed queen
On this day in history, Sunday 4th June 1536, five days after her marriage to King Henry VIII…
2 June 1536 – The brand new queen appears in public
On this day in history, 2nd June 1536, Jane Seymour, who had married King Henry VIII on 30th…
30 May 1536 – Tudor king marries third wife soon after dispatching second wife
This "on this day in history" event always makes me see red! Yes, just eleven days after his…
The re-identification of Michel Sittow’s portrait formerly known as Catherine of Aragon
Something which came up on my Facebook feed this morning because it was shared on several Tudor history…
13 February 1542 – A tragic day for a queen and her lady
On this day in history, Monday 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife and queen of King Henry…
12 February 1542 – Catherine Howard prepares for her execution
On Sunday 12th February 1542, Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, was informed that she should "dispose her…