February 1, 1554 – Mary I’s Speech at the Guildhall opposing Wyatt’s rebellion. Read her compelling words at www.janet.wertman.com
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November 26, 1533 – Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond Henry VIII’s illegitimate son) marries Mary Howard (Anne Boleyn’s cousin). Read about the Howard triumph on www.janetwertman.com
November 17, 1558 – Death of Mary I of England. “This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes…”
September 19, 1580 – Death of Catherine Willoughby. Truly one of the most interesting women of her day. Read more on www.janetwertman.com
Back in 1524, Thomas Wolsey was still running Henry VIII’s political show and Margaret of Scotland, Henry VIII’s sister, was acting as regent for her…
On June 13, 1536, the Lady Mary finally submitted to her father, formally accepting the invalidity of her mother’s marriage to the King and her…
March 16, 1554 – Elizabeth’s letter to Mary I (the “Tide Letter” – so named because Elizabeth wrote it right after being informed she would be taken to the Tower, and by the time she finished, the tide on the Thames had turned and they could no longer leave that day. Read more on www.janetwertman.com
February 18, 1516 – birth of Mary I to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Read about it on www.janetwertman.com
December 17, 156 – Mary Arrives at Greenwich for a Public Reconciliation. Remember the great scene they did for this in The Six Wives of Henry VIII? Read about it on www.janetwertman.com
