Category: Anne Boleyn
Posts about Anne Boleyn, the mother of Elizabeth I
Not forgetting what words her grace’s mother said to me – Matthew Parker, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I
On 17th December 1559, just over a year after Queen Elizabeth I had come to the throne, 55-year-old Matthew Parker…
Mothering Sunday – Elizabeth I, her mother and mother figures
Happy Mothering Sunday to all those celebrating today! I know it’s Mother’s Day in the UK and my mum is…
7 September 1533 – The Birth of Elizabeth I at Greenwich Palace
On 7th September 1533, Queen Elizabeth I was born at Greenwich Palace. Her parents were King Henry VIII and his…
7 September 1533 – Birth of Elizabeth I, the Virgin Queen
Today marks the 479th anniversary of Elizabeth I’s birth on 7th September 1533 at Greenwich Palace. How wonderful that nearly…
New Book – The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown
I’m so excited! My second book, The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown, which obviously focuses on the downfall of Elizabeth I’s…
7 September 1533 – Birth of Elizabeth I, Gloriana
On this day in history, 7th September 1533, Elizabeth Tudor, the future Queen Elizabeth I, was born at Greenwich Palace….
19 May 1554 – Elizabeth Released from the Tower of London
On this day in history, 19th May 1554, the 18th anniversary of her mother Anne Boleyn’s execution at the Tower…
Elizabeth I’s Early Life – Family Background
Recently, I’ve had a few people asking me about Elizabeth I’s early life, so I decided to do a series…
Is Anne Boleyn’s Famous Portrait Actually Elizabeth I?
I was inspired to write this post today by a member of The Anne Boleyn Files Facebook page, Jane, who…
7th September 1533 – The Birth of Queen Elizabeth I
At 3 o’clock in the afternoon of the 7th September at Greenwich Palace, a great Queen was born. This little…
The Cambridge Connections – Part 2
This is the second part of author Robert Parry’s examination of the “Cambridge Connections” which Anne Boleyn gave her daughter,…
The Cambridge Connections
Back at the beginning of May, I wrote an article entitled “The Fall of Anne Boleyn” where I mentioned the…
The Anne Boleyn Experience 2010
Well, I’ve crashed back down to earth after the most amazing week of my life spent at Anne Boleyn’s childhood…
The Fall of Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn was executed on the 19th May 1536, when Elizabeth was just 2 years and 8 months old, and…
The Mirror of the Sinful Soul
Today, on Maundy Thursday (or Holy Thursday), the day we commemorate the Last Supper which Jesus Christ shared with his…
Elizabeth I and Mother Figures
I’ve just written an article over at The Anne Boleyn Files, entitled “Anne Boleyn: The Mother”, looking at Anne’s short…
Elizabeth I – Her Father’s Daughter and the Lion’s Cub
As someone who spend a lot of time researching Elizabeth’s mother, Anne Boleyn, and her tragic end, I find it…
Elizabeth I’s Coronation Chart
451 years ago today, at 12pm on January 15th 1559*, Elizabeth I was crowned Queen of England, a huge achievement…
Finding Kat Ashley by Karen Harper
Today, we have a guest post from Karen Harper, author of “The Queen’s Governess”, “The Last Boleyn” and “The Queen…
Happy New Year!
Just a quick post to thank you for all the Christmas messages you have sent me, to thank you for…