Claire | June 28, 2022
Today is the anniversary of the birth of King Henry VIII on 28th June 1491, 531 years ago, at Greenwich Palace. This second monarch of the Tudor dynasty was the third child and second son of King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth of York. He was born “the spare” but became heir to the throne […]
Claire | June 28, 2019
On this day in Tudor history, 28th June 1491, Elizabeth of York, queen consort of King Henry VII, gave birth to her third child and second son at the Palace of Placentia (Greenwich Palace). The little boy was baptised “Henry” at the Church of the Observant Friars, Greenwich, by Richard Foxe, Bishop of Exeter and […]
Claire | June 28, 2017
Yes, today is the 526th anniversary of King Henry VIII’s birth on 28th June 1491. Although he died at the age of 55, he is still remembered 526 years after his birth. I wonder what he’d think about that. He’s still an iconic figure, he’s still being featured on TV, in movies, in fiction, in […]
Claire | June 28, 2016
On this day in history, 28th June 1491, King Henry VIII was born at Greenwich Palace. To celebrate his 525th birthday, I’m sharing an extract from my book Illustrated Kings and Queens of England on Henry VIII… Henry VIII (1491-1547) Rule: 1509-1547 Marriages: Catherine of Aragon (annulled), Anne Boleyn (executed for alleged treason), Jane Seymour […]
Claire | June 28, 2015
Happy 524th birthday to King Henry VII! Yes, on this day in history, 28th June 1491, Henry VIII was born at Greenwich Palace. His parents, Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, now had an heir and a spare, as well as a daughter (Margaret). Henry’s older brother Arthur died in 1501 and so it was […]
Claire | June 28, 2013
On 28th June 1491, Henry VIII was born at the Palace of Placentia (Greenwich Palace). He was the third child of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, coming after Prince Arthur and Princess Margaret. He was baptised at Greenwich’s Church of the Observant Friars by Richard Foxe, Bishop of Exeter and Lord Privy Seal. As […]
Claire | June 28, 2012
Happy 521st birthday to King Henry VIII! Yes, on this day in history, 28th June 1491, Elizabeth of York, consort of King Henry VII, gave birth to her third child and second son at Greenwich Palace. The baby boy was named after his father. Of course, they already had a Prince of Wales, their first […]
