21 June 1529 – An incredible speech from Catherine of Aragon
On 31st May 1529, a special legatine court had opened at Blackfriars, in London, to hear the case…
Anne Boleyn Colouring Competition Results
Manjana's winning entry Thank you so much to all those who entered the Anne Boleyn Colouring Competition, I…
18 June 1529 – Queen Catherine of Aragon at the Legatine Court
In autumn 1528, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, papal legate, was sent to England by Pope Clement VII to hear…
15 June 1519 – The birth of Henry Fitzroy, Henry VIII’s illegitimate son
This date in history, 15th June 1519, is the date traditionally given for the birth of Henry VIII's…
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…
8 June 1536 – The Second Act of Succession and a letter from Mary to Henry VIII
On this day in history, 8th June 1536, exactly three weeks after the execution of Queen Anne Boleyn,…
7 June 1536 – A water pageant for the new queen
On this day in history, 7th June 1536, less than three weeks after the execution of previous queen,…