13 February 1542 – A tragic day for a queen and her lady
On this day in history, Monday 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife and queen of King Henry…
Read More12 February 1542 – Catherine Howard prepares for her execution
On Sunday 12th February 1542, Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, was informed that she should "dispose her…
Read More11 February 1542 – The bill of attainder against Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn is given royal assent
On this day in history, 11th February 1542, the bill of attainder against Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth…
Read More7 November 1541 – The queen is confined to her chambers
On this day in history, 7th November 1541, Henry VIII's fifth wife, Catherine Howard, received important visitors in…
Read More60 second history – Catherine Howard
It's the turn of Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, for my 60-second history treatment. As I've explained…
Read MoreParthenope and Iphigenia: The Posthumous Reputations of Queen Catherine Howard by Gareth Russell
Catherine Howard from a Victorian sketchI'm delighted to welcome my dear friend Gareth Russell, author of Young and…
Read MoreKatherine Howard (1524-1542): A Queen’s Jewels
Thank you to my dear friend Teri Fitzgerald for writing this guest article on Katherine Howard and her…
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