27 May 1541 – Execution of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury
On this day in 1541 the 67 year old Margaret Pole, 8th Countess of Salisbury and former governess…
2011
Should Anne Boleyn be Pardoned and Reburied as Queen?
Before I start this article, I would just like to say that I am not criticising anyone's beliefs…
Return from Royal Progress – Claire is Back!
CRASH! Yes, that is the sound of me falling back to Earth after a heavenly time on The…
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…
Day 6 of The Executed Queens Tour
Sorry about the delay in posting this but yesterday, Day 6, was a very busy day and last…
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…
Day 5 of The Executed Queens Tour
Today was a strange mixture of sadness, happiness, poignancy and excitement - conflicting emotions. After a wonderful cooked…