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.
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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…
