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 Heir Who Never Was: Arthur Tudor
When we think of the Tudors, Henry VIII and his six wives immediately come to mind. His break from Rome, the English Reformation, and the establishment of the Church of…
April 2, 2025
2nd April 1502 – The Death of Arthur Tudor
On this day in 1502, Arthur Tudor, Prince of Wales and heir to the English throne, died at just 15 years old, altering the course of English history forever. Born…
April 2, 2025
24th March 1603 – The Death of Queen Elizabeth I
On this day in 1603, Queen Elizabeth I passed away. At 69 years old, she had ruled England for an extraordinary 45 years, bringing stability after the turmoil of her…
March 24, 2025
18th March 1554 – Elizabeth is taken to the Tower
On this day in 1554, Elizabeth Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, was imprisoned in the Tower of London under suspicion of treason. She was just twenty…
March 18, 2025
2nd March 1522 – The Annual Shrovetide Joust
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…
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March 2, 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
18th February 1516 – The Birth of Queen Mary I
On this day in 1516, Queen Mary I Was Born. On the 18th of February 1516, Princess Mary was born at the Palace of Placentia in Greenwich. She was the…
February 18, 2025
16th February 1547 – Henry VIII is Buried
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…
February 16, 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