4 August 1557 – Anne of Cleves’ funeral
On this day in history, 4th August 1557, there was a requiem mass for Anne of Cleves, fourth…
Six Wives
3 August 1557 – Anne of Cleves’ remains are processed to Westminster
On this day in history, 3rd August 1557, the remains of forty-one-year-old Anne of Cleves, fourth wife of…
28 July 1540 – One wedding and two executions
On this day in history, 28th July 1540, forty-nine-year-old King Henry VIII married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard,…
9 July 1540 – Anne of Cleves’ great escape
On this day in history, 9th July 1540, the marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves was…
21 June 1529 – An incredible speech from Catherine of Aragon
On 31st May 1529, a special legatine court had opened at Blackfriars, in London, to hear the case…
18 June 1529 – Queen Catherine of Aragon at the Legatine Court
In autumn 1528, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, papal legate, was sent to England by Pope Clement VII to hear…
11 June 1509 – Wife number 1 for Henry VIII: Catherine of Aragon
On this day in history, 11th June 1509, just over seven weeks after he'd become king, seventeen-year-old Henry…