September 4 – Anne of Cleves is promised in marriage to Henry VIII
On this day in Tudor history, 4th September 1539, in the reign of King Henry VIII, William, Duke of Cleves,…
Read More6 January – Epiphany fun and feasting, and The marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves
Happy Epiphany! Happy Kings' Day! Yes, today is the Feast of the Epiphany, the day that commemorated the visit of…
Read More9 July 1540 – The end of Henry VIII’s fourth marriage
On this day in history, 9th July 1540, just over six months after he had married Anne of Cleves, Henry…
Read More3 January 1540 and 1541 – Very different years for Anne of Cleves
What a difference a year made for Anne of Cleves! On 3rd January 1540 Anne was officially received by her…
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