Emma Holbrook
The horrific murder of David Rizzio
The Murder of David Rizzio by Jean Lulves The sixteenth century was most certainly filled with scandal, intrigue, and astonishing...
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Maria Margarita
Feb 11
Our Good Gracious Queen - the birth and early years of Elizabeth of York
Max Irons and Rebecca Ferguson as Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville in The White Queen (2013). © BBC At the beginning of February 1466,...
Sira Barbeito
Feb 8
The tragic execution of Mary Queen of Scots
(Cover image – © Pinterest) She was wearing black clothing and a long white veil trailing behind her, all smiles and cheers as if her...
Jade Lynch
Jan 24
The birth of a tyrant - the jousting accident that almost killed Henry VIII
(Cover image – © Pinterest) Henry VIII is one of the most famous monarchs in all of English history, known mostly for his six wives, the...
Hannah Fawcett
Nov 26, 2023
The Death of Isabella of Castile, one of Europe's greatest and fiercest Queens in history
( Isabel of Castille - © Royal Collection Trust ) Today, we remember the anniversary of the death of Isabella of Castile. Isabella of...
Jade Lynch
Nov 25, 2023
The first Tudor Queen - Elizabeth of York's coronation
(Cover image – © Unknown Artist – The National Portrait Gallery) Over five hundred years ago on this day, the 25th of November 1487,...
Jade Lynch
Nov 23, 2023
A pretender to the throne - Perkin Warbeck is executed for treason against the Crown
Cover image – © Pinterest On this day, during the cold English winter of November 1499, Perkin Warbeck - a pretender of the heir to the...
Sira Barbeito
Nov 17, 2023
The sad truth behind Mary Tudor's mental health, phantom pregnancy and eventual death
Mary Tudor © Unknown Artist – The National Portrait Gallery Mary Tudor was born on 18 February 1516 at the Palace of Placentia in...
Emma Holbrook
Nov 14, 2023
What if Prince Arthur had lived and Henry VIII had never become King?
(Image © Pinterest) One of the most tragic and unforeseen moments in Tudor history was the death of the teenage heir to the throne,...
Sira Barbeito
Oct 19, 2023
Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon - a marital union that would unite Spain forever
Cover image – © National Trust On 26th of October 1451, Juana Enríquez found herself in Navarre due to some brawls between her husband,...
Sira Barbeito
Oct 18, 2023
A forgotten Tudor; Margaret Tudor's 'shameful' third marriage and death
(Cover image - Queen Margaret by Daniel Mytens) "I am sore troubled with my Lord of Angus since my last coming into Scotland, and every...
Sira Barbeito
Oct 11, 2023
'Defender of the Faith' - Pope Leo X bestows esteem title upon young Henry VIII
(Cover image – Unknown Artist – The National Portrait Gallery) Henry VIII’s probably one of the most recognisable monarchs in the whole...
Sira Barbeito
Oct 8, 2023
Margaret Douglas; a sad example of how true love could ruin you under Henry VIII's rule
(Cover image – © Pinterest) It was autumn of 1515. A 25 year-old Margaret Tudor, one of Henry VIII’s sisters and former Queen of Scots,...
Emma Holbrook
Aug 22, 2023
Childhood friend and brother-in-law to the King – the life and death of Charles Brandon
© Unknown Artist – The National Portrait Gallery Not many men were fortunate enough to remain a favourite of King Henry VIII nor survive...
Sira Barbeito
Aug 8, 2023
Queen of Scotland – Margaret Tudor marries King James IV
Image: A 1591 manuscript illustration showing James IV of Scotland (r. 1488-1513) and Margaret Tudor (1489-1541). Seton Armorial....
Sira Barbeito
Aug 6, 2023
Margaret Tudor and her scandalous second marriage to Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus
(Cover image - Queen Margaret by Daniel Mytens) Margaret Tudor was the oldest of King Henry VII and Queen Elizabeth of York’s daughters...
Sira Barbeito
Jul 25, 2023
Queen Mary Tudor's negligent husband; the day Philip of Spain married his Tudor Queen
(Cover image – © Unknown Artist) Today we found ourselves celebrating the wedding anniversary of Mary I with Felipe II, who united their...
Emma Holbrook
Jul 19, 2023
The sinking of the Mary Rose – unlocking the truth behind the mystery
(Cover image – © The Mary Rose) Tragedies were a common occurrence during the Tudor era, from failed marriages and executed wives to...
Emma Holbrook
Jul 11, 2023
Theory about Catherine of Aragon – was the Spanish Queen poisoned?
(Cover image – © Unknown Artist – The National Portrait Gallery) Today marks the anniversary of a very controversial day in history as...
Sira Barbeito
Jun 25, 2023
The prettiest Tudor rose; the death of Mary Tudor, Duchess of Suffolk
(Cover image – © Unknown Artist – The National Portrait Gallery) Mary Tudor was the youngest surviving child of Henry VII and Elizabeth...
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