On this day in 1522, the annual Shrovetide joust took place. Jousting was one of Henry VIII’s greatest passions, and tournaments like this were not just sporting events but carefully…
On this day in 1547, Henry VIII was buried. Following his death on 28th January 1547, Henry VIII was laid to rest in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in the…
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…
OTD in 1547, Henry VIII died. On the 28th of January 1547, Henry VIII slipped into unconsciousness and took his final breath, reportedly after squeezing the hand of Archbishop Cranmer.…
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…
On this day in 1536, Henry VIII suffered a significant fall during a jousting tournament held at Greenwich Palace. Henry VIII was a lifelong sports enthusiast, dedicating much of his…
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2025 brings you happiness and success. I’m thrilled to kick off the year with a new blog post - enjoy! The lavish gifts exchanged…