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Katherine of Aragon

Katherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII. In her eyes, she was his only Queen.

Anne of Cleves

Henry VIII's wife number four, but so much more

Henry VIII’s 'wives': six queens, six women

These six queens consort all had one man in common. But is it possible to understand them as individuals, even after 500 years?

Edward VI

The real story of Henry VIII’s 'precious jewel' and only son

Henry VIII's children

All three ruled England

The royal court in the Tudor period

The Tudor royal court was the place to see, and be seen

The story of Hampton Court Palace

Home of Henry VIII and the Tudor dynasty

The Field of Cloth of Gold

Henry VIII's historic meeting with his great rival François I in 1520 was a defining point in his reign

The gardens at Hampton Court Palace

A brief history of the famous royal gardens