The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 30 April 1536 – The first arrest, an argument and a trip cancelled
On 30th April 1536, the first arrest in the fall of Anne Boleyn took place. Court musician Mark…
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The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 29 April 1536 – Queen Anne Boleyn has altercations with a groom of the stool and a musician
On 29th April 1536, three days before her arrest, Queen Anne Boleyn had altercations with her husband's groom…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 28 April 1536 – Council meetings, experts being consulted, the Lady Mary being given hope… Suspicious goings on
On 28th April 1536, just four days before Queen Anne Boleyn's arrest, it was clear that something was…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 27 April 1536 – A busy day
27th April 1536 was a very busy day at the royal court - writs were issued summoning Parliament,…
Did Anne Boleyn get what she deserved? No!
Every year, when I start sharing about the events that led up to the execution of Anne Boleynn…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 26 April 1536 – Queen Anne Boleyn’s chaplain makes a promise to her
On 26th April 1536, just a few days before her arrest, Queen Anne Boleyn met with her chaplain,…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn – 25 April 1536 – Henry VIII is suddenly hopeful about having a Prince of Wales
On 25th April 1536, Henry VIII wrote a rather strange letter to his ambassadors abroad. Less than a…