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…
Six Wives
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…
10 June 1540 – Thomas Cromwell’s Arrest
At 3pm on the 10th June 1540 Thomas Cromwell, the Earl of Essex and Henry VIII's right-hand man,…
4 June 1536 – Jane Seymour Proclaimed Queen
If you read my post a few days ago, "30 May 1536 The Wedding of Henry VIII and…
30 May 1536 The Wedding of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
On Tuesday 30th May, just 11 days after the execution of his second wife, Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII…
23 May 1533 – Cranmer Rules on Henry VIII’s Marriage to Catherine of Aragon
On the morning of the 23rd May 1533, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer declared that Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine…
20 May 1536 – The Betrothal of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
We can't quite believe the news this morning - King Henry VIII became officially betrothed to the Lady…