ABOVE: Portrait of Eustace Chapuys by an unknown artist, 17th century With the rarest of exceptions, everyone, academics and enthusiasts alike, can look back at …
CHAPUYS ON ANNE BOLEYN’S GUILT
Anne Boleyn
“THE QUEEN’S RECKONING”
In the days following the execution of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s clerks compiled a reckoning of the late queen’s expenses in the 5 months before …
ANNE BOLEYN’S JEWELLERY
Henry VIII had lavished Anne Boleyn with jewels, gifting her many exquisite pieces during their courtship and marriage. In addition, Anne had demanded, and received, the jewels of Katherine of Aragon. We only know what happened to a portion of Anne’s jewellery collection; what happened to the rest remains a mystery.
A letter from one of Henry’s European ambassadors indicates that Mary received a large portion of Anne Boleyn’s jewellery; an entry in ‘Letters and Papers’ summarises a letter sent from Mr Pate, ambassador, to Henry VIII on the 1st July, 1536; the entry states:
THE FASHION OF JANE SEYMOUR’S LADIES
Above: Portrait Jane Seymour by Hans Holbein the Younger, c.1536-37Jane is portrayed here wearing the English gable hood she also insisted her ladies wear Both …
ANNE BOLEYN’S CLOCK
The Royal Collection Trust holds the Anne Boleyn Clock. Its value goes far beyond its ornate decoration and fine craftsmanship; it is believed to have been a wedding-day present from Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn.
PURKOY – ANNE BOLEYN’S DOG
Anne Boleyn’s dog Purkoy has become quite famous alongside his mistress…
THE CROWNS OF ANNE BOLEYN AND ELIZABETH I
In an earlier post, I discussed how Elizabeth maintained a connection with her mother throughout her life, from jewellery to pageants to family ties, which …
