December 27 – The arrival of Anne of Cleves
On this day in Tudor history, 27th December 1539, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the king's…
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December 16 – Happy birthday to Queen Catherine of Aragon
Today is the anniversary of the birth of Queen Catherine of Aragon, first wife of King Henry VIII…
December 11 – Anne of Cleves is greeted with a lavish reception
On this day in Tudor history, 11th December 1539, in the reign of King Henry VIII, the king's…
December 10 – The executions of Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham
On this day in Tudor history, 10th December 1541, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Thomas Culpeper…
December 1 – Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham are tried for high treason
On this day in Tudor history, 1st December 1541, in the reign of King Henry VIII, Thomas Culpeper…
November 30 – Henry VIII gets a dressing down from his wife and sweetheart
On this day in Tudor history, 30th November 1529, the Feast of St Andrew, Henry VIII received a…
November 15 – Pope Clement VII threatens to excommunicate Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
On this day in Tudor history, 15th November 1532, an exasperated Pope Clement VII threatened King Henry VIII…