June 2 – The new queen is seen!
On this day in Tudor history, 2nd June 1536, just two weeks after the execution of her predecessor,…
Six Wives
May 30 – Knights of the Bath for Anne Boleyn’s coronation, and another wedding for Henry VIII
On this day in Tudor history, on the night of 30th/31st May 1533, as part of the celebrations…
May 27 – England celebrates Queen Jane Seymour’s pregnancy
On this day in Tudor history, 27th May 1537, just under a year after Henry VIII had married…
May 20 – Henry VIII moves on
King Henry VIII wasted no time in May 1536. He wasn't letting the grass grow under his feet!…
Did Catherine of Aragon and Arthur Tudor consummate their marriage?
Catherine of Aragon and Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales, were married from 14th November 1501 until Arthur's death…
4 June 1536 – A new queen is proclaimed
On this day in Tudor history, 4th June 1536, Whitsun, Jane Seymour was officially proclaimed queen at Greenwich.…
20 May 1536 – Henry VIII moves on
No matter how many times I read and write about it, Henry VIII's behaviour in 1536 always disgusts…