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…
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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
12th March 1539 – The Death of Thomas Boleyn
On this day in 1539, Thomas Boleyn - father of Mary, Anne, and George Boleyn - died. Who Was Thomas Boleyn? Born in 1477, Thomas Boleyn was a skilled courtier…
March 12, 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
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
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
13th February 1542 – Queen Katheryn Howard and Jane Parker, Lady Rochford are Executed
On this day in 1542, Queen Katheryn Howard and Jane Parker, Lady Rochford were executed. Katheryn Howard’s Rise Born into the powerful Howard family, Katheryn Howard was a cousin of…
February 13, 2025
12th February 1554 – Lady Jane Grey is Executed
On this day in 1554, Lady Jane Grey was executed. Known as the Nine Days’ Queen, she was executed on the 12th of February 1554 at the tender age of…
February 12, 2025