King Henry VIII is known for his six
wives. They were divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded – and
one survived. However, before he charged down the path of
continually trading in wives to hopefully find the “one”, he
married his elder brother’s widow, Catherine of Aragon, at
Greenwich Palace on 11 June 1509. Daughter of King Ferdinand
II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of…
Jane Seymour, the only of King Henry
VIII’s wives to receive the burial of a queen, died on 24 October
1537 at Hampton Court Palace. Seymour was most likely born in 1508,
but her birthdate is unknown; she was born to Sir John Seymour and
Margery…
The ultimate royal image maker to take starring role in new Buckingham Palace exhibition
5th July 2023
The Royal Collection Trust is staging a
landmark exhibition this winter focusing on some of the most
impressive portraits from the Tudor period. “Holbein at the Tudor
Court” will showcase many of the surviving works from Tudor artist
Hans Holbein. Hans Holbein the…
On the 30th of October in 1485 in
Westminster Abbey the Tudor dynasty officially began with the
coronation of King Henry VII. His reign had begun two months
earlier on a battle field but it was cemented and celebrated two
months later in the ancient walls of Westminster Abbey. By taking
the throne, he brought to an end the War of the Roses. He had
beaten Richard III who had become king in 1483…
It is a considered a gem meant for
monarchs, but there is one notable exception to the rules around
St. Edward’s Crown: Anne Boleyn. St. Edward’s Crown is the oldest
and heaviest crown in use in the British collection. Worn by Edward
the Confessor during his reign…
Mary Boleyn: From royal mistress to spending the rest of her life in obscurity
9th August 2021
Mary Boleyn, known as Lady Mary, was born
circa 1499 in Blicking Hall, Norfolk. She was the sister of the
English queen consort, Anne Boleyn, whose family enjoyed a
considerable influence during the reign of King Henry VIII. [getty
src=”463974025″ width=”398″ height=”594″ tld=”com”] Mary was the
daughter of a rich diplomat and courtier, Thomas…
Channel 5 has released the first trailer
for its upcoming miniseries, Anne Boleyn. The trailer gives a look
at the period drama inspired by the historical figure who is trying
to bear a son as an heir to the throne. While it is unclear what
parts of her story will be told…
Royal Central has taken a look at the
history behind the most senior royal palace in the United Kingdom.
Read on to learn more about St James’s Palace. Where is it located?
St James’s Palace is the oldest royal palace in the United Kingdom
and is located on the…
The period of Henry VIII is synonymous
with grandeur, elegant fashion and over the top celebrations.
Whether on progress or the war front, a sense of opulent
renaissance followed this Tudor monarch. Temporary lodgings were
always created that consisted of multiple chambers, including great
halls, all furnished with sumptuous tapestries. These
demonstrations of wealth and power were essential in…
