The Coronation of Edward VI – 20 February 1547
On this day in history, 20th February 1547, King Edward VI was crowned King at Westminster Abbey. However,…
18 February 1516 – Birth of Mary I
In the early hours of the 18th February 1516 a healthy baby girl was born at the Palace…
Happy 3rd Birthday Anne Boleyn Files and Book Launch
On this day in history, 17th February 2009, I wrote my very first post on The Anne Boleyn…
The Funeral of Henry VIII
On the 16th February 1547, Henry VIII's body was interred in a vault in St George's Chapel Windsor,…
Henry VIII the Romantic Soul
Romance may not be something you associate with King Henry VIII - tyranny: yes, romance: no - but…
Jane Boleyn – History’s Scapegoat
Today Tudor history lovers everywhere will be remembering the tragic end of Queen Catherine Howard, the fifth wife…
Katherine Howard’s Execution: The Tragic End of a Young Life
Today's post comes from historian Marilyn Roberts, author of "The Mowbray Legacy" and the forthcoming "Norfolk House". You…