Tag Archives: Good Queen Mary

[Click here to see a listing of all the entries in this ongoing series by Ryan Grant.] AS a young girl, Mary knew that she was was to be given in marriage. When it was clear that Katherine would have … Continue reading →

As we saw in the last article, in spite of Charles V’s protests, Edward’s regency council knew quite well that the French were a more principal concern for him. They pressed on to restrict Mary’s free access to Mass. On … Continue reading →

Mary’s capitulation, as recorded in part two, would have consequences lasting her entire life. In the meantime, however, Henry consented to see her, and Jayne Seymour, his new wife, offered her love and support. The years of struggle between Mary … Continue reading →

In part I, we traced Mary’s childhood amidst the events of Henry’s political failures on the European stage, as well as the change in her affairs at the conclusion of the King’s Great Matter. Now we will resume in 1533, … Continue reading →

Few figures in history are as maligned as Mary Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon. Born a princess, she was celebrated and betrothed to powerful princes, but following Henry’s break with Rome, she was declared a … Continue reading →