A description of Catherine of Aragon, by her lady in waiting, who explains how her father, the King of Spain, ensured she would only marry a man who would bring some form of diplomatic alliance.

When Lady Jane Grey became Queen, it was the first time in 400 years that a woman had been on the thrown. Jane was born into a family of wealth and royal privilege. Her mother was the sister of King Henry VIII and her father's family had...

Frances, Jane's mother was cousins with Princess Mary and they had always been close. Hoping this relationship would work in her favor, Frances pleads for Mary to forgive the Greys, claiming the Duke of Northumberland had poisoned them...

At the age of ten, Jane went to live as a ward in Thomas Seymour's home. Not long after her arrival, Thomas' wife and the former Queen, Katherine Parr died. Thomas began plotting to marry Princess Elizabeth and secure a position for...

After Lady Katherine Grey gave birth to her second child while imprisoned, she begged Queen Elizabeth for forgiveness. The last part of this video series covers Queen Elizabeth's continued refusal to recognize the marriage of Katherine...

Due to their family connection and Jane's young age, Queen Mary reiterates her intent to pardon Jane as she goes on trial and is sentenced to be burned at the stake. The Grey family chases all leads to help Jane's cause. Henry Grey even...

This video covers the romantic relationships, both rumored and real, of Queen Elizabeth and Lady Katherine Grey. It also details the eventual secret wedding ceremony between Lady Katherine and Edward Seymour.

This video delves into the aftermath of the execution of Lady Jane Grey and her husband Guilford Dudley. It follows the story of Lady Jane's family, specifically her sisters Katherine and Mary, as they navigate the consequences of their...

Witness the challenges Queen Mary I faced as she worked to restore Catholicism to her kingdom and the measures she took to stabilize the economy. See how her relationships with her half-sister Elizabeth and the Duke of Northumberland...

Explore the life of Mary Tudor, the first female Monarch to rule in her own right in England. Discover how she went from a beloved member of the Royal Family to being known as "Bloody Mary." In part one of this video, learn about her...

Lady Mary Grey was the youngest of the Grey sisters and seemed less of a threat to Elizabeth I's power. Lady Mary was even appointed as a Maid of Honor in Elizabeth's court. However, all of that changed when Mary wed Thomas Keyes,...

Lady Mary relocates once again, this time to the house of Sir Thomas Gresham. Though Sir Thomas had the finances to provide for Lady Mary in a way her step grandmother had not, both Sir Thomas and his wife made it clear that Lady Mary...

Lady Jane and her husband, Lord Guildford have a blazing row after entering the castle. Guildford makes it known that he expects to co-rule as King while Jane does not want to promote him above a Duke. The disagreement causes tension...

This video discusses the coronation of Queen Elizabeth I and the competition for the crown between her and her cousin, Katherine Grey. The topic delves into the power of display and the role of marriage in the monarchy. It also touches...

The birth of Mary Queen of Scots' son, James renewed pressure on Elizabeth I to either marry, or declare Lady Katherine Grey her successor. Meanwhile, Thomas Keyes' condition worsened and Lady Mary was moved house arrest at to her step...

Jane may have only been queen for a few days, but she was about to become a legend amongst the Protestants of England. Jane, her husband, and her mother-in-law languished in prisons around London as they waited for Mary to arrive and...

Support for Queen Jane was low, even among Protestants. Members of her council slipped quietly out of the castle. Her sister's father-in-law, the Early of Pembroke went so far as to seek an anullment for his son's marriage to distance...

In 1553, Jane was betrothed to Lord Guildford Dudley, the fourth son of the Duke of Northumberland. This match was not great for Jane as fourth sons stood to inherit little from their family's estate, but was a very advantageous...

After her marriage to Edward Seymour, Lady Katherine was forced to keep both her marriage and pregnancy a secret. This video explains how she dealt with the stress of keeping her secrets and what happens when Queen Elizabeth finds out.

This video tells the story of Katherine's rise to become a lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth I and a potential heir to the throne. However, her future is thrown into uncertainty when her mother passes away and political machinations...

Already feeling threatened by her cousin Mary Queen of Scots' recent marriage, Elizabeth I unleashed the full power of her anger on the Lady Mary and Thomas Keyes. Lady Mary Grey was condemned to the more favorable sentence of house...

Politics, religion, and bad publicity complicated Elizabeth I's attempts to find a husband. Robert Dudley, the man she fell in love with was married when they met. He later became single but was thought to have murdered his wife, which...

After the death of her father, Elizabeth went to live with her stepmother, Katherine Parr and Katherine's new husband, Thomas Seymour. Thomas' attentiveness to teenage Elizabeth soon drew suspicion from Katherine and started rumors....

Explore the customs and traditions of Christmas during the Tudor period. From wassailing and the custom of the kissing bough, to the Feast of Holy Innocence and the role of boy bishops, discover the rich and diverse history of this...