31 May 1529 – The Legatine Court opens
On this day in history, 31st May 1529, formal proceedings began into Henry VIII's case for an annulment…
Catherine of Aragon annulment
In defence of the second wife by Clare Cherry
Thank you to Clare Cherry, co-author of George Boleyn: Tudor Poet, Courtier and Diplomat, for sharing her thoughts…
23 May 1533 – The official end of Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon
I always find it odd at this time of year that I spend three weeks counting down to…
5 April 1533 – Convocation rules on Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon
On 5th April 1533, Convocation gave its ruling on Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, stating that…
Catherine of Aragon – Right to fight?
Today is the anniversary of Catherine of Aragon's burial at Peterborough Abbey in 1536, so I just wanted…
29 September 1528 – Cardinal Campeggio arrives in England
On this day in history, 29th September 1528, the papal legate, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, landed at Dover on…
28 May 1533 – Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn is valid
On 28th May 1533, five days after he declared the annulment of Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of…