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Category Archives: Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn’s First Public Appearance as Queen
On Saturday 12 April 1533, the chapel royal at Greenwich was the setting for Anne Boleyn’s first public appearance as queen. Anne attended mass with great pomp, resplendent in a pleated gown of cloth of gold, and adorned with sumptuous … Continue reading
Chapuys’ Audience with Henry VIII
After hearing of the passing of the Act of Appeals, Chapuys requested an audience with King Henry VIII. The act, engineered by Thomas Cromwell, ‘removed English religious rule from the authority of Rome, ultimately restricting appeals to Rome on legal … Continue reading
Why ‘plain Jane’ Deserves a Second Look
An event over this Easter weekend (6th – 9th April, 2012) at Hampton Court Palace re-examines the brief queenship of Jane Seymour, and presents a far more politically active queen than many will be familiar with. I am delighted to share … Continue reading
Interview with Emily Pooley – Creator of an Anne Boleyn Waxwork
I have just published my interview with Emily Pooley, a Technical & Special Effects Artist, who recently made a life-sized waxwork Anne Boleyn figure that is now on display at Hever Castle as part of the ‘A Royal Romance’ exhibition. … Continue reading
Guest Post and Giveaway!
By Michelle Diener Thank you again to Natalie for having me back as a guest blogger. I know Natalie’s particular interest is Anne Boleyn, and while Anne plays an off-stage role in my Tudor-set Susanna Horenbout and John Parker series … Continue reading
Sir James Boleyn
Background – the Boleyns Today the Boleyns are usually associated with Hever Castle in Kent but they were in fact a Norfolk family firmly established at Blickling. They traced their origins to Geoffrey Boleyn of Salle and Alice, daughter of … Continue reading
