28 September 1553 – Mary I Prepares for her Coronation
On 28th September 1553, Mary I, daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife Catherine of Aragon, travelled…
27 September 1501 – Catherine of Aragon sets sail from Spain
The present day port of LaredoAt 5pm on 27th September 1501, fifteen year-old Catherine of Aragon, daughter of…
24 September 1486 – Christening of Arthur, Prince of Wales
On 24th September 1486, Arthur, Prince of Wales and son of Henry VII, was christened at a lavish…
Anne’s Most Telling Piece of Jewelry – Guest Post by Brittany Frazza
The ship jewel as depicted in The Tudors seriesToday we have a guest article from student Brittany Frazza…
22 September 1515 – Birth of Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, known commonly as Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, the 22nd September 1515, Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, or Anne of Cleves, was born…
20 September 1486 – Birth of Arthur, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Henry VII
On 20th September 1486, "afore one o’clock after midnight", Elizabeth of York, queen consort of King Henry VII,…
Anne Boleyn’s Love Life prior to Henry VIII: Henry Percy and Thomas Wyatt
Before Anne Boleyn became romantically involved with Henry VIII, her name was linked to two courtiers: Henry Percy,…