I was recently given the opportunity to watch the short film “I Am Henry”, created by Flying Dutchman Films. The 24-minute film features Henry VIII in a sort of limbo being confronted by both Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon. He insists he regrets nothing, but he appears to break by the end of the [read more]
In April 1534, Catherine of Aragon was in exile at The More and Mary was in the service of her newborn half-sister Elizabeth. She was increasingly put under pressure to take the oath to the Act of Succession, recognising that her parents’ marriage was invalid and that she herself was illegitimate. Catherine feared for her [read more]
When Anne Boleyn was executed in 1536, a shockwave went through Europe’s courts, and not all were convinced of Anne’s guilt. The following letter is from Mary of Hungary, who was the niece of Catherine of Aragon and was, therefore, no friend of Anne’s. Though she doesn’t seem to think Anne was guilty she, like the [read more]
There is a lot we do not know about Anne Boleyn but I was glad to learn that several of Anne’s letters have survived to this day. Letters offer a glimpse into her personality, of which we know very little! Letter from Anne Boleyn to her father whilst in the service of Margaret of Austria [read more]
I have done over 10 bookreviews in 2015 and it has been a hard choice indeed. I have enjoyed most of the books published in 2015 and I was glad to see a few more unknown women in their own biographies. I shall bore you no longer, here is my top 5 of 2015! Joan [read more]
England’s first Queen regnant was born on 18 February 1516 to Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII of England, and she was to be their only child to survive infancy. She grew up under the pressure of several suitors, first to the French Dauphin and later to her first cousin Charles V. Mary was educated [read more]
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