In 1537, Henry finally got his wish, a son and heir had been born to Jane Seymour. He was named Edward. Though the succession now seemed secure and Henry was finally happy, tragedy would strike yet again. Jane Seymour died of childbirth complications twelve days after the birth. He now had a single baby son [read more]
This fascinating book studies the life and times of Mary Tudor and Charles Brandon, Henry VIII’s dearest sister and his closest companion. Charles rose from being Henry’s childhood friend to becoming the Duke of Suffolk; a consummate courtier and diplomat. Mary was always royalty. At first married to the King of France, Mary quickly wed [read more]
Mary’s treatment over the last few months had worsened. While Henry had remarried Jane Seymour and she was in favour of restoring Mary, Henry wanted her to submit to his will. Before 22 June 1536, Mary received a very threatening visit from members of Henry’s council. Henry insisted that she recognise him as head of the [read more]
On 19 May 1536, Anne Boleyn was executed within the Tower of London. For Mary, who never liked her stepmother and would probably die before calling Anne her stepmother, it was a turning point, or so she must have thought. She wrote to Thomas Cromwell, “Master Secretary, I would have been a suitor to you [read more]
The 19th of May 1536 will forever be the day that Anne Boleyn was executed. For Mary, who was with her half-sister Elizabeth at Hunsdon, it must have been a bittersweet moment. Mary’s relationship with Anne had, understandably, never been good. Anne had destroyed her mother’s life, and Mary set herself up as the opposition [read more]
There are several places that are closely associated with Mary, though not all survive. You can follow in Mary’s footsteps in these places. This is by no means a complete list. Mary was born at the Palace of Placentia in Greenwich, and she was christened in the Church of the Observant Friars, which was next [read more]
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