11 June 1509 – Henry VIII Marries Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, the new King, Henry VIII, married his brother's widow, Catherine…
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7 – 24 June 1520 – The Field of Cloth of Gold
This day in history, the 7th June 1520, was the first day of the historic meeting between Henry…
23 May 1533 – Cranmer Rules on Henry VIII’s Marriage to Catherine of Aragon
On the morning of the 23rd May 1533, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer declared that Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine…
20 May 1536 – The Betrothal of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
We can't quite believe the news this morning - King Henry VIII became officially betrothed to the Lady…
17 May 1536 – Henry VIII’s Marriage to Anne Boleyn is Annulled
We have just heard the news that Archbishop Thomas Cranmer called together a special court at Lambeth Palace…
9 May 1536 – Sheriffs Ordered to Organise a Grand Jury
News on the Tudor Court grapevine is that the sheriffs of London were instructed to assemble a grand…
1 May 1536 – King Henry VIII Leaves May Day Joust Unexpectedly
Sir Tim reporting from the joust earlier today Although the King and Queen's Progress to Dover, to inspect…