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…
Anne Queen Consort
13 May 1536 – Cromwell’s Plans for Annulment Dashed by Henry Percy
Here at The Anne Boleyn Files we have managed to get our hands on a rather interesting letter…
25th April 1536 – A Sigh of Relief: Anne Boleyn is still the King’s Entirely and Beloved Wife
Well, we can all breathe a sigh of relief today! Our court insider has just passed on to…
Maundy Thursday
Today is the Christian feast day of Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day that commemorates the Last…
Chapuys Bows to Queen Anne Boleyn
Thanks to historian, Suzannah Lispcombe, for reminding me of this "on this day in history" event today. Yes,…
12 April 1533 – Anne Boleyn Attends Mass as Queen
The 12th April 1533, Easter Saturday, was an important day for Anne Boleyn and also for Henry VIII,…
11th April 1533, Good Friday – Anne Boleyn is Queen
On Good Friday 1533, the 11th April, Henry VIII informed the Royal Council that Anne Boleyn was now…