On May Day 1536, Anne Boleyn, Queen of England as the second wife of King Henry VIII, watched the jousts before her. She had given the King a daughter, the future Queen Elizabeth I, but no son. And now, her downfall was being plotted. Her husband had been with her, but he reportedly suddenly departed. [read more]
Jane Boleyn, born Parker, was the wife of George Boleyn, Viscount Rochford, the brother of Queen Anne Boleyn. George and Anne had both been executed in 1536. Jane was a distant cousin of King Henry VIII of England, being a descendant of Margaret Beauchamp of Bletso, the maternal grandmother of King Henry VII. She grew [read more]
The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, based inside the Tower of London, is the final resting place of several royal women, all of whom have been executed. The current structure dates from 1520, although a church probably stood on the site from the 12th century. The new structure replaced a building that was [read more]
The Jewel House in the Tower of London is set to transform with a new display about the history and significance of the Crown Jewels. The new display will be the first major change in ten years and will explore the origins of some of the items for the very first time. This will include [read more]
Queen Mary’s Crown was made in 1911 by Garrad’s for the coronation of King George V and his wife, Queen Mary. The design was inspired by Queen Alexandra’s Crown, which had been created in 1902. The famous Koh-i-Noor diamond featured in both crowns, which is now in Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother’s Crown. It can [read more]
The Tower of London has a long history. The White Tower in the middle was begun by William the Conqueror in 1078 and it was greatly expanded over the years under several monarchs. It has served as a prison from the beginning of its days. It also served as a royal residence, though those buildings are [read more]
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