Only three out of Henry VIII's four legitimate children reached adulthood. Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I each went on to reign and leave their mark on English history.

With Wolf Hall returning to the small screen this week, I predict a sudden revival of the Tudor aesthetic. Sadly, I don’t ...

Henry VII was succeeded by his son, Henry VIII, and then by his grandchildren, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I. The Tudors ruled from 1485 to 1603.

Feast your eyes upon a magnificent piece of evidence to the contrary: A replica of Prince Edward’s lavish, custom-made sex chair.

My Lady Jane fans are still hoping the show returns in some way after that controversial cancellation - but for now they have ...

Edward VIII, his brother, and the woman who bedded them both: How pioneering pilot Beryl Markham had affairs with future King and Prince Henry - until her husband found racy letters, writes ...

Henry VIII's 'secret sons' born before Edward VI who were never in line of succession The infamous King had several children born of different women - and only three were born in wedlock.

Catherine Parr did more than simply outlive her notorious husband. She played a role in shaping the future of the kingdom—and the reigns of its future queens.

Henry VII’s victory over Richard III in 1485 catapulted the Tudor dynasty to the pinnacle of power. For the next 118 years, they would be the most powerful family in England and make the country ...

The royal history of ‘spares’ helps us understand Harry’s memoir Second sons face the pressure and scrutiny of being crucial to ensuring succession of the monarchy. But they have no ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Henry VII - 1485-1509 Henry VIII - 1509-47 Edward VI - 1547-53 Mary I - 1553-58 Elizabeth I - 1558-1603 During the ...