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Edward VI

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

Historic hauntings at Hampton Court Palace

Centuries of ghosts and grim tales

Katherine Parr

The remarkable life of Henry VIII’s last 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?

Katherine of Aragon

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

Sophia Duleep Singh

The Indian Princess who fought for women’s rights

Oliver Cromwell

Soldier, Statesman, Lord Protector