The Death of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond and Somerset
On this day in history, the 22nd July 1536 (some sources state 23rd July), Henry VIII’s illegitimate son,…
Tudor Characters
Elizabeth Boleyn, Mother of Anne Boleyn
Now, that I have finished my series on Henry VIII and his change from virtuous prince to tyrant,…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine Parr
On this day in history, the 12th July 1543, Henry VIII married the twice widowed Catherine Parr, Lady…
RIP Edward VI
On this day in history, the 6th July 1553, Edward VI, King of England and son of Henry…
The Execution of Sir Thomas More
On the 6th July 1535, Henry VIII’s former friend and Lord Chancellor, Sir Thomas More, was beheaded on…
Lady Margaret Beaufort
On this day in history, 29th June 1509, the matriarch of the House of Tudor, Lady Margaret Beaufort,…
Death of Mary Tudor, Queen of France
On this day in history, 25th June 1533, Henry VIII’s sister, Mary Tudor, died at her home, Westhorpe…