1st May 1536 – May Day Joust
On this day in 1536, Greenwich Palace hosted the traditional May Day joust - a key event in the Tudor court’s spring calendar. Queen Anne Boleyn watched from the royal…
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May 1, 2025
The Month is May
May is one of the most significant (and heartbreaking) months in the story of Anne Boleyn. It marks the dramatic fall of England’s most famous queen consort, from power and…
May 1, 2025
4th March 1522 – Anne Boleyn Makes Her Debut
On this day in 1522, Anne Boleyn made her debut at the English court in a grand spectacle of pageantry and performance. She took part in The Château Vert, a…
March 4, 2025
The Tower of London: Anne Boleyn’s Triumph and Tragedy
Few places are as deeply connected to Anne Boleyn’s story as the Tower of London. Today, it stands as one of England’s most famous landmarks, a site of royal ceremonies,…
February 26, 2025
Was Anne Boleyn Really a Wicked Stepmother?
Anne Boleyn is one of the most controversial figures in Tudor history, and myths about her continue to persist. Some of the most enduring include the claim that she had…
February 19, 2025
7th February 1526 – Henry VIII’s Bold Display of Love for Anne Boleyn
On this day in 1526, Henry VIII displayed his affection for Anne Boleyn in public for the very first time - right in the middle of a jousting tournament. According…
February 7, 2025
Anne Boleyn and the Reformation: Catalyst or Coincidence?
Examining Anne Boleyn's role in the English Reformation is essential to understanding both the origins and trajectory of religious change in England. Historians continue to debate whether the English Reformation…
February 5, 2025
Anne Boleyn’s Pregnancies
Believe it or not, we are not entirely certain how many pregnancies Anne Boleyn had. The historiography surrounding her pregnancies is rather divided on the matter. Marie Louise Bruce suggests…
January 29, 2025
29th January 1536 – Anne Boleyn Miscarries For the Final Time
On this day in 1536, Anne Boleyn suffered the heartbreak of miscarrying her final pregnancy. Coincidentally, it was also the day Katherine of Aragon was laid to rest at Peterborough…
January 29, 2025
25th January 1533 – Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn Secretly Marry
On this day in 1533, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn married in a secret ceremony at Whitehall Palace. At the time, Henry had not yet legally separated from his first…
January 25, 2025