Catherine of Aragon – From Queen to Dowager Princess of Wales
On this day in history, Wednesday 9th April 1533, a "high ranking delegation of Councillors", headed by the…
Tudor Events
Did Henry VIII Commit Bigamy When He Married Anne Boleyn?
I've been inspired to write this post today by two long, and at times rather heated, debates on…
Edward VI Falls Ill – 2 April 1552
On this day in history, 2nd April 1552, the 50th anniversary of his Uncle Arthur's death, the 14…
The Death of Arthur, Prince of Wales – 2 April 1502
On this day in history, Saturday 2nd April 1502, Arthur, Prince of Wales, son and heir of King…
Thomas Cranmer becomes Archbishop of Canterbury – 30 March 1533
On this day in history, 30th March 1533, Thomas Cranmer, Archdeacon of Taunton, was consecrated as Archbishop of…
The Death of Gloriana – Elizabeth I’s Death 24 March 1603
On this day in history, Anne Boleyn's daughter, Queen Elizabeth I, died at Richmond Palace aged 69. She…
The Execution of Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Sudeley and Lord High Admiral
On this day in history, the 20th March 1549, Thomas Seymour, Baron Sudeley, was executed for treason after…