11th April 1533, Good Friday – Anne Boleyn is Queen
On Good Friday 1533, the 11th April, Henry VIII informed the Royal Council that Anne Boleyn was now…
Birth of James V of Scotland – 10 April 1512
On this day in history, 10th April 1512, James V of Scotland was born at Linlithgow Palace, West…
Catherine of Aragon – From Queen to Dowager Princess of Wales
On this day in history, Wednesday 9th April 1533, a "high ranking delegation of Councillors", headed by the…
Did Henry VIII Commit Bigamy When He Married Anne Boleyn?
I've been inspired to write this post today by two long, and at times rather heated, debates on…
Richard Roose Boiled to Death – 5 April 1531
On this day in history, 5th April 1531, Richard Roose (or Rouse), Bishop John Fisher's cook, was boiled…
The Tudors Finale – Death of a Monarchy
BBC 2 aired the final "The Tudors" episode on Saturday night in the UK and I must admit…
Edward VI Falls Ill – 2 April 1552
On this day in history, 2nd April 1552, the 50th anniversary of his Uncle Arthur's death, the 14…