Catherine of Aragon’s Funeral – 29 January 1536
On the 29th January 1536, Catherine of Aragon was buried in Peterborough Abbey, now known as Peterborough Cathedral.…
Six Wives
Yellow for Mourning – The Reaction of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn to Catherine of Aragon’s Death
As I explained yesterday, Catherine of Aragon died on the 7th January 1536 at Kimbolton Castle. A messenger…
7th January 1536 – Death of Catherine of Aragon
At two o'clock in the afternoon of the 7th January 1536, Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon,…
6 January 1540 – Henry VIII Marries Anne of Cleves
Yes, on this day in history, 6th January 1540, King Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves, full name…
Anne of Cleves Meets Henry VIII – 1 January 1540
On this day in history, New Year's Day 1540, a very excited Henry VIII arrived at Rochester, where…
Birth of Henry, Duke of Cornwall – New Year’s Day 1511
On this day in history, by 1.30 in the morning on the 1st January 1511, Catherine of Aragon…
Anne of Cleves Lands at Deal – 27 December 1539
On this day in history, at 5pm on the 27th December 1539, Anne of Cleves landed at Deal…