20 February 1547 – Edward VI is crowned
On this day in history, 20th February 1547, King Edward VI was crowned King at Westminster Abbey, following…
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28 January 1547 – The Death of Henry VIII and the Accession of Edward VI
Holbein's sketch of preparatory sketch of Henry VIII.The King is dead! Long live the King! On this day…
15 October 1537 – Edward VI Christened at Hampton Court Palace
Today was the day in 1537 when three day-old Prince Edward, the future Edward VI, was christened in…
12 October 1537 – A Son At Last!
At two o'clock in the morning on Friday 12th October 1537, St Edward’s Day, Jane Seymour finally gave…
6 July 1553 – King Edward VI Dies
At sometime between 8pm and 9pm on 6th July 1553 fifteen year-old King Edward VI, the son of…
21 June 1553 – Lady Jane Grey Chosen as Edward VI’s Heir
On 21st June 1553, letters patent were issued changing Edward VI's heir from his half-sister Mary to Lady…
A Baptism and a Coronation – 1516 and 1547
Following her birth on 18th February 1516, the future Mary I, was baptised on 20th February in the…