RIP Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham
On this day in 1541, Thomas Culpeper, Gentleman of the Privy Chamber, and Francis Dereham, secretary to Queen…
Six Wives
Catherine of Aragon’s Pregnancies, Stillbirths and Miscarriages
As today marks the anniversary of Catherine of Aragon giving birth to a daughter, who was either stillborn…
24 October 1537 – Death of Queen Jane Seymour
Just twelve days after giving birth to a baby boy, Prince Edward and the future Edward VI, Queen…
27 September 1501 – Catherine of Aragon Sets Sail for England
On this day in history, 27th September 1501, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the 15 year old…
Happy Birthday Anne of Cleves!
Today marks the 497th anniversary of the birth of Anne of Cleves, or Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg, fourth wife…
5 September 1548 – Death of Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager and Wife of Thomas Seymour
On Wednesday 5th September 1548, between two and three o'clock in the morning, Catherine Parr, the dowager queen…
30 August 1548 – Birth of Lady Mary Seymour
Sudeley Castle On this day in history, 30th August 1548, Catherine Parr, Queen Dowager and wife of Thomas…