The Marriage of Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves
On this day in history, 6th January 1540, Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves, or Anna von Jülich-Kleve-Berg.…
Six Wives
Anne of Cleves Arrives in England
On this day in history, 27th December 1539, Anne of Cleves landed at Deal in Kent. Anne was…
The End of Culpeper and Dereham
On this day in history, 10th December 1541, Thomas Culpeper and Francis Dereham were executed for their part…
Did an Eating Disorder Prevent Catherine of Aragon Having a Son?
If you have read my review of Giles Tremlett's book "Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen", you will…
New Catherine of Aragon Biography
Today sees the release in the UK of Giles Tremlett's "Catherine of Aragon: Henry's Spanish Queen", the first…
The Death of Jane Seymour
On this day in history, the 24th October 1537, Henry VIII's third wife, Jane Seymour died at Hampton…
Cardinal Campeggio and the Legatine Court
On this day in history, 29th September 1528, the papal legate, Cardinal Lorenzo Campeggio, landed at Dover on…