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Tudor History with Claire RidgwayAuthor: Claire Ridgway
Step back into a world of intrigue, passion, and ruthless ambition welcome to Tudor England. Join historian and bestselling author Claire Ridgway as she uncovers the riveting stories of the Tudor dynasty. From the scandalous love affairs of King Henry VIII to the tragic fall of Anne Boleyn, the fierce reign of Elizabeth I, and the lesser-known secrets of Tudor court life, this podcast brings history to life in vivid detail. Hear dramatic tales of betrayal, execution, forbidden love, and political manoeuvring that shaped England forever. Discover daily Tudor history with fascinating On This Day episodes unique insights you wont find in typical history books. Get behind-the-scenes stories from Claires own research trips to historic sites like the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Hever Castle, and more. Enjoy interviews with top historians and experts in Tudor studies, plus lively Q&A sessions tackling listeners burning Tudor questions. Who is Claire Ridgway? Claire is the author of the bestselling On This Day in Tudor History series and numerous other Tudor books loved by readers around the world. She founded The Tudor Society, connecting enthusiasts with experts through live online events, and runs the hugely popular history websites The Anne Boleyn Files and www.ClaireRidgway.com. Her mission: to uncover the human stories behind the crown the hopes, fears, and triumphs of not only kings and queens but also the courtiers, rebels, and ordinary people who lived under the Tudor rose. What can you expect? - Gripping accounts of famous events like the Field of Cloth of Gold, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, or the Babington Plot. - Intimate portraits of Tudor figures: Anne Boleyns charm and downfall, Thomas Cromwells rise and brutal fall, Elizabeth Is cunning survival. - Dark mysteries and unsolved deaths who really killed Amy Robsart? Was Katherine Howard truly guilty? - Special episodes on Tudor fashion, food, medicine, and the day-to-day lives of Tudor men and Language: en Genres: Education, History, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Did Anne Boleyn really marry Henry VIII twice?
Episode 1177
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
In this episode of my Anne Boleyn series, we explore one of the most fascinating and controversial moments in Tudor history, the possibility of a secret marriage in November 1532, followed by a formal wedding in January 1533, all before the king’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon had been officially annulled. After years of frustration during the Great Matter, Henry stopped waiting for Rome and began acting on what he believed to be the truth: that his first marriage was invalid in the eyes of God. But why the urgency? What changed after the Calais meeting with Francis I of France? And how did these secret decisions lead to one of the most spectacular coronations England had ever seen? In this video, we examine: The evidence for a possible November 1532 marriage The well-attested January 1533 wedding at Whitehall Anne Boleyn’s pregnancy and the question of legitimacy The final resolution of the Great Matter under Thomas Cranmer The pageantry, symbolism, and political messaging of Anne’s coronation After years of struggle, delay, and risk, Anne Boleyn was finally queen. Read more on this topic: https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/14-november-1532-first-secret-marriage/ https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/25-january-1533-marriage-of-henry-viii-and-anne-boleyn/ Watch the full Anne Boleyn series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLepqWJ7TpkrK-zOYsEHo618JwNPMyOK6M #AnneBoleyn #HenryVIII #TudorHistory #BritishHistory #HistoryDocumentary #HistoryYouTube #RoyalHistory #TheTudors #ElizabethI #HistoryLovers
