9 July 1540 – The Annulment of Henry VIII’s Marriage to Anne of Cleves
On the 9th July 1540, just over six months after their wedding, it was declared that the marriage…
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3 July 1533 – Catherine of Aragon Ordered to Recognise her New Title or Else!
On 3rd July 1533, Catherine of Aragon's chamberlain, Lord Mountjoy, was instructed to inform Catherine that she was…
28 June 1491 – Birth of Henry VIII
Happy 521st birthday to King Henry VIII! Yes, on this day in history, 28th June 1491, Elizabeth of…
24th June 1509 – Joint Coronation of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
"The Coronation Suite" by Thomas More On the 24th June 1509, King Henry VIII and his new wife,…
19th June 1535 – 3 Cathusian Monks Martyred
On the 19th June 1535, three Carthusian monks of the London Charterhouse were executed at Tyburn. Sebastian Newdigate,…
11th June 1509 – Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
On the 11th June 1509, King Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon, daughter of Isabel I of Castile…
Lux in Arcana Exhibition – Guest Post by Tamise Hills
Last month on honeymoon in Rome, my husband and I visited the 'Lux in Arcana: The Vatican Secret…