15 June 1536 – Mary Receives a Threatening Visit
On 15 June 1536 Henry VIII's daughter Mary received a visit at her home of Hunsdon from members…
2014
The Tradition of Trooping the Colour
16th June is the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth II (her real birthday is 21st April) and it…
Henry VIII’s Love Letters to Anne Boleyn by Sandra Vasoli
Today we have a guest article from author Sandra Vasoli. I've known Sandi for a few years through…
Your Most Sorrowful Subject – Thomas Cromwell’s Plea to Henry VIII in June 1540
Tower of London Following his arrest two days earlier, Thomas Cromwell wrote to Henry VIII on 12th June…
Hever Castle and Anne Boleyn – Guest Post by Katherine Longhi
Hever Castle, courtesy of Eventful Travel Katherine Longhi is the author of Hever Castle and Anne Boleyn, a…
11 June 1509 – The Wedding of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
On the 11th June 1509, 17 year-old King Henry VIII married 23 year-old Catherine of Aragon, widow of…
10 June 1540 – The Arrest of Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, at Westminster
At 3pm on 10th June 1540, the Captain of the Guard strode into the council chamber at Westminster,…