Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday and in many countries it is a normal Thursday with the…
Monarchy
The First Act of Succession – 23 March 1534
This day in history, 23rd March 1534, was an important day for King Henry VIII and Queen Anne…
The Coronation of Edward VI – 20 February 1547
On this day in history, 20th February 1547, King Edward VI was crowned King at Westminster Abbey. However,…
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
As a very proud British citizen, I just want to draw attention to the fact that today marks…
Henry VII and Henry VIII – The Birth of One and the Death of the Other
Today I will be remembering two Tudor monarchs: Henry VII and Henry VIII - one who is famed…
Illuminations: The Private Lives of Kings – What a King Should Know
Following on from last week's episode "Ruling by the Book", Dr Janina Ramirez looked at the use of…
18 January 1486 – Marriage of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York
On the 18th January 1486 Henry VII married Elizabeth of York, uniting the Houses of Lancaster and York…