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,…
Catherine Howard
13 February 1542 – A tragic day for a queen and her lady
On this day in history, Monday 13th February 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife and queen of King Henry…
11 February 1542 – The bill of attainder against Catherine Howard and Jane Boleyn is given royal assent
On this day in history, 11th February 1542, the bill of attainder against Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth…
22 December – The Howards in trouble and an imprisoned bishop
On this day in history, 22 December 1541, members of the Howard and Tilney family, plus their staff,…
8 November – A king’s troubled conscience and a queen is interrogated
On this day in history, 8th November 1528, at Bridewell Palace, King Henry VIII made a public oration…
7 November 1541 – The queen is confined to her chambers
On this day in history, 7th November 1541, Henry VIII's fifth wife, Catherine Howard, received important visitors in…
60 second history – Catherine Howard
It's the turn of Catherine Howard, Henry VIII's fifth wife, for my 60-second history treatment. As I've explained…