The Early Life of Anne Boleyn Part Five – The Boleyns and Butlers
In 1521, after spending 8 years on the continent, Anne Boleyn was recalled to England. Although Francis I,…
Marriage
Cardinal Campeggio and the Legatine Court
On this day in history, 29th September 1528, the papal legate, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, landed at Dover on…
The Birth of Elizabeth I
On this day in history, 7th September 1533, Anne Boleyn gave birth to a daughter, the future Queen…
Jane Seymour: Redefining the Myth
Today, we have a guest post by my good friend, Lauren Mackay, an historical researcher and consultant -…
Why was Henry VIII a Tyrant?
Henry VIII may have been a great English monarch in many ways but there's just no getting over…
The Marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, the new king, Henry VIII, married his brother's widow, Catherine…
1st June 1533 – The Whit Sunday Coronation of Anne Boleyn
On the 1st June 1533, Whit Sunday, a pregnant Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen at a ceremony at…