20 May 1536 – The Betrothal of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
At 9am on 20th May 1536, the day after his second wife had been executed, Henry VIII became…
Six Wives
9 April 1533 – From Queen to Dowager Princess of Wales
On 9th April 1533, Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII, received a visit from members…
Jane the Fool
As it’s April Fools’ Day today, I thought I’d take a look at Jane the Fool, the woman…
18 February 1516 – The Birth of Queen Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
On 18th February 1516, in the early hours, Queen Catherine of Aragon’s fifth pregnancy1 ended with the birth…
13 February 1542 – Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn, What they Did and Didn’t Say
Today marks the anniversary of the executions of Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII, and Jane Boleyn,…
31 January 1510 – Catherine of Aragon Has a Stillborn Daughter
On 31st January 1510, Catherine of Aragon’s first pregnancy ended with her going into premature labour and giving…
29 January 1536 – The Burial of Catherine of Aragon
Catherine of Aragon, first wife of Henry VIII, died on 7th January 1536 and was buried as the…