18 June 1529 – Proceedings Begin at the Legatine Court
A special legatine court had been set up at Blackfriars on 31st May 1529 by Cardinal Wolsey and…
Trooping the Colour – The Queen’s Birthday Parade
The Queen inspecting the troops Tomorrow is the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II and it is marked…
15 June 1560 – Death of William Somer (Sommers), Court Fool to Henry VIII
On 15th June 1560, William Somer (Sommers), former court fool to Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I…
15 June 1519 – Traditional Date for Birth of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond
The 15th June 1519 is the date traditionally given for the birth of Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond…
15 June 1536 – Henry VIII’s Council Threaten Mary
Chapuys and Mary in The Tudors series On 15 June 1536 Henry VIII's daughter, Mary, received a visit…
A Reminder of This Weekend’s TV Programmes – The White Queen and The Time Traveller’s Guide to Elizabethan England Part 3
Just a quick reminder for those in the UK about this weekend's medieval/Tudor themed viewing. Tonight you can…
12 June 1540 – Thomas Cromwell writes to Henry VIII
Thomas Cromwell, engraving from 1859 On 12th June 1540, Thomas Cromwell, who was imprisoned in the Tower of…