This space is a page filled with interesting facts related to our man of honor, King Henry the Eighth. Below, you will find things not usually compiled together. We have Henry's decorative tastes, hard cold dates and places of when and where, a little bit of Melrose-esque drama, and basically a cut and dry guide to some relevant family members. Where ever you see an H8, know that it stands for Henry the Eighth. Wherever you see a brain, look again. And remember, the crown will take you back.
The
senior Palace of the Sovereign and still the 'Court' to which foreign
Ambassadors and High Comissioners are accredited, St. James Palace was built
between 1532 and 1540 by Henry VIII on the site of Hospital of St. James,
Westminster. For more than 300 years, it was lived in by the kings and queens of
England. It has remained the official residence of the sovereign, although
since the death of Williams IV in 1837 the Sovereign has lived in Buckingham
palace.
The picture above captures the regality and stately beauty of St James Palace's
Throne Room, which is used for official occasions. You can see Henry's passion
for luxury present in the gilded crown moldings. In this room, the Lord Mayor
and Councilors of the City of Westminster present an address of welcome to
visiting Heads of State on State Visits.
At a mere 18 years old, Henry VIII
Tudor became king
King Henry VIII is a Cancer D.O.B. - June 28, 1491
Came into the world at Greenwich Palace, England
Left the world at Whitehall, London, England
Died on January 28, 1547
Buried at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England
His 1st wife was his brother Arthur's
widow...scandalous!
In 1533, the king was declared ruler of both state and church
Shakespeare wrote this play in 1613...maybe
5 Acts, 17 Scenes, 40 Characters, 1 Prologue and
Epilogue
On June 29, 1613, this play was performed at the
Globe
During the production, the Globe burned down
With 5 monarchs , the Tudor's ruled from 1485 to 1603
The famous Queen Elizabeth I was King H8's daughter
King H8's Father:
Henry VII Tudor, King of England
King H8's Mother:
Elizabeth of York
King H8's Wife #1:
Katherine of Aragon
Daughter to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain (financers of Christopher Columbus)
Married on June 11, 1509 at Grey Friars Church in Greenwich, England
Divorced for inability to produce a male heir
King H8's Wife #2:
Anne Boleyn
Married on Jan 25, 1533 at Westminster Cathedral in London
Before marrying Henry, Anne was one of Katherine's court ladies
Bore Queen Elizabeth I on Sept. 7, 1533 at Greenwich Palace in London
Eventually beheaded on May 19, 1536 for infidelity to the King
Wives 3-6
Sorry, not important to the play! 