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. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

The women behind Henry VIII's queens. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Video podcastAnne Boleyn: a modern woman?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough Cathedral: Catherine of Aragon’s final resting place. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Snape Castle

Snape Castle: Katherine Parr’s prison. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Pontefract Castle

Pontefract Castle: the beginning of Catherine Howard’s downfall. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Deal Castle: Anne of Cleves’ first taste of England. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace: Jane Seymour’s final home. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

The Tower of London

The Tower of London: Anne Boleyn’s place of triumph and terror. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Six wives: Katherine Parr. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Six wives: Anne of Cleves. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Six wives: Jane Seymour. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Six wives: Anne Boleyn. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Six wives: Catherine Howard. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Six wives: Catherine of Aragon. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Katherine Parr: Political powerhouse. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Catherine Howard: Victim of the patriarchy. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Jane Seymour: The queen Henry loved most?. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Anne of Cleves: The ultimate survivor. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Anne Boleyn: From trailblazer to traitor. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Catherine of Aragon: A woman born to rule. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.