7 June 1536 – A water pageant for the new queen
On this day in history, 7th June 1536, less than three weeks after the execution of previous queen,…
Jane Seymour
4 June 1536 – Jane Seymour is officially proclaimed queen
On this day in history, Sunday 4th June 1536, five days after her marriage to King Henry VIII…
2 June 1536 – The brand new queen appears in public
On this day in history, 2nd June 1536, Jane Seymour, who had married King Henry VIII on 30th…
30 May 1536 – Tudor king marries third wife soon after dispatching second wife
This "on this day in history" event always makes me see red! Yes, just eleven days after his…
20 May 1536 – A royal betrothal
The day after your second wife's death is obviously the right time to become betrothed to your new…
RIP Queen Jane Seymour
On this day in history, on the night of 24th October 1537, Queen Jane Seymour, third wife of…
12 October 1537 – A prince for Henry VIII and Jane Seymour
On this day in history, 12th October 1537, the eve of the Feast of St Edward the Confessor,…