Six wives of Henry VIII

A large illustration of Henry VIII with several images imprinted on him

Porpoise for breakfast and late night sex visits: Henry VIII's life in a day.

A painting shows a topless woman sitting up in bed, holding her hand against the face of the man leaning over her

What did the Tudors think was ‘good’ sex? These tips and tricks were key to relationships in the 16th century

Thomas Cromwell shown in a c1533 portrait after Hans Holbein the Younger (Photo by Penta Springs Limited/Alamy Stock Photo)

Thomas Cromwell's death – a rapid descent from the pinnacle of power

A portrait of Anne Boleyn

Why did Henry VIII send Anne Boleyn to the block?

Video podcastKatherine Parr: life of the week.

The women behind Henry VIII's queens.

Video podcastAnne Boleyn: a modern woman?.

A young Katherine Parr, by William Henry Mote.

All you need to know about Katherine Parr – the truth about the wife who 'survived'

Portrait of Katherine Parr

Katherine ParrWhy Henry VIII's sixth wife was a true firebrand

Portrait of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII

Anne Boleyn: your guide to the life and death of Henry VIII's second queen – plus 11 little-known facts

Painting of Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn. Several servants as well as Cardinal Wolsey look on.

From service to survival: what happened to the households of Henry VIII’s six wives?.

Replicas of necklaces belonging to Anne of Cleves, Henry VIII's fourth wife (Photo by Angela-Treasures For A Queen - Etsy)

Queens of bling: the importance of jewellery to Henry VIII's six wives.

Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough Cathedral: Catherine of Aragon’s final resting place.

Snape Castle

Snape Castle: Katherine Parr’s prison.

Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle: the beginning of Catherine Howard’s downfall.

Deal Castle: Anne of Cleves’ first taste of England.

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace: Jane Seymour’s final home.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London: Anne Boleyn’s place of triumph and terror.

Six wives: Katherine Parr.

Six wives: Anne of Cleves.

Six wives: Jane Seymour.

Six wives: Anne Boleyn.

Six wives: Catherine Howard.

Six wives: Catherine of Aragon.

Katherine Parr: Political powerhouse.

Catherine Howard: Victim of the patriarchy.

Jane Seymour: The queen Henry loved most?.

Anne of Cleves: The ultimate survivor.

Anne Boleyn: From trailblazer to traitor.

Catherine of Aragon: A woman born to rule.