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Congratulations to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and his bride Catherine Middleton on their Wedding Day!

Today, the 29th April 2011, we celebrate the wedding of Prince William, who has just been made Duke of Cambridge,…

Posted in Death of Elizabeth I Elizabeth I Places Monarchy Tudor events

28 April 1603 – Funeral of Elizabeth I

I apologise for not writing a new article on today, the anniversary of Elizabeth I’s funeral in 1603, but I…

Posted in Mary Queen of Scots

24 April 1558 – Mary Queen of Scots Marries the Dauphin

On this day in history, Mary Queen of Scots married Francis, the Dauphin of France, at Notre Dame Cathedral in…

Posted in People The Reign of Elizabeth I

A Video to Celebrate William Shakespeare’s Birthday!

Enjoy this video of bloggers from around the world commemorating and celebrating the work of the Bard, William Shakespeare as…

Posted in People The Reign of Elizabeth I

Happy Birthday William Shakespeare and RIP

Today is the day that traditionally marks the birth of the Bard, William Shakespeare, that famous Elizabethan playwright and actor…

Posted in Elizabeth I's Achievements People Spanish Armada Tudor events

Singeing the King of Spain’s Beard – April 1587

On the 19th April 1587 Sir Francis Drake entered the harbour of Cadiz on the Spanish coast and led a…

Posted in People Tudor events

Baptism of Guy Fawkes – 16 April 1570

It is not known exactly what date Guy Fawkes was born, possibly the 13th April 1570, but he was baptised…

Posted in Mary Queen of Scots People

Death of James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell – 14 April 1578

On this day in history, 14th April 1578, James Hepburn, 1st Duke of Orkney and 4th Earl of Bothwell, died…

Posted in People

Death of Pope Gregory XIII – 10 April 1585

On this day in history, 10th April 1585, Pope Gregory XIII, died. He was the man who said of Elizabeth…

Posted in People

Death of Sir Francis Walsingham – 6 April 1590

On this day in history, 6th April 1590, Elizabeth I’s spymaster, adviser and principal secretary, Sir Francis Walsingham, died. Although…

Posted in People The Reign of Elizabeth I

On This Day in History – Sir Francis Drake Knighted and the Birth of William Strachey

On this day in history, on the 4th April 1581, after a sumptuous banquet, Sir Francis Drake was knighted on…

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Sir Francis Drake Sets Sails from Plymouth for Spain – 2 April 1587

On this day in history, 2nd April 1587, Sir Francis Drake sailed out of Plymouth bound for Spain, where he…