Category: Monarchy
General articles about British monarchy, kings and queens, especially of the Tudor period…
Elizabeth I’s Coronation – 15 January 1559
At midday on January 15th 1559, Elizabeth I was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abbey – Long Live the…
17 November 1558 – This is the Lord’s doing: it is marvellous in our eyes
“This is the Lord’s doing: it is marvellous in our eyes”. These are the words from Psalm 118 said to…
19 July 1553 – Mary Proclaimed Queen in London
On the 19th July 1553, thirteen days after the death of her half-brother, Edward VI, Mary was proclaimed Queen in…
10 July 1553 – Lady Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen
On the afternoon of Monday 10th July 1553 a party of people arrived at the Tower of London by barge….
8 July 1553 – Mary Declares Herself Queen
On Saturday 8th July 1553 at her home, Kenninghall in Norfolk, Mary Tudor declared herself Queen. She had been informed…
28th April 1603 – Elizabeth I’s Funeral
On this day in history, 28th April 1603, Elizabeth I’s funeral took place in London. I have written in detail…
15th January 1559 – The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth I
On the 15th January 1559, a day chosen by her astrologer Dr John Dee, a triumphant Elizabeth Tudor, daughter of…
17th November 1558 – Elizabeth I Becomes Queen
On this day in history, 17th November 1558, Mary I died after a reign of just five years and Elizabeth…
1st October 1553 – Mary I Crowned Queen
Yes, on the 1st October 1553, England’s first crowned queen regnant, Mary I, was crowned at Westminster Abbey. You can…
22 August 1553 – Execution of John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland
On this day in history, 22nd August 1553, John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, was executed on…
8 May 1559 – Act of Uniformity
Apologies for not writing much on here at the moment, I’m rather caught up with the countdown to the execution…
Congratulations to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his bride Catherine Middleton on their Wedding Day!
Today, the 29th April 2011, we celebrate the wedding of Prince William, who has just been made Duke of Cambridge,…
28 April 1603 – Funeral of Elizabeth I
I apologise for not writing a new article on today, the anniversary of Elizabeth I’s funeral in 1603, but I…
Edward VI is Crowned King – 20 February 1547
On the 20th February 1547, just under a month after the death of his father, Henry VIII, nine year old…
The Execution of Mary Queen of Scots – 8th February 1587
On this day in history, Wednesday 8th February 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was executed at Fotheringhay Castle.The warrant for…
In Praise of Queens – Why Women Should Reign over Britannia
Historian and author, Dominic Sandbrook, has written a very interesting article for the UK’s “Daily Mail” entitled Why we should…
The Coronation of Elizabeth I – 15th January 1559
On this day in history, the 15th January 1559, at 12pm, Elizabeth I was crowned Queen. She was the third…
The Death of Mary I and the Accession of Elizabeth I
On the 16th November 1558, at around midnight, Mary I received the last rites. A few hours later, at 6am…
Remember Remember the 5th November!
“Remember remember the 5th November” is a rhyme that many of us were taught in school, although perhaps not the…
Happy Wedding Anniversary Mary I and Philip of Spain!
On this day in history, 25th July 1554, the feast day of St James, Mary I married Philip of Spain…