The Badge of Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn’s badge of a crowned falcon upon a wood stump sprouting Tudor roses is quite famous, but what exactly does it mean? There is a great deal of symbolism embedded within the badge and it seems that each part was carefully chosen to signify something of importance. Falcon In …
A Queen is Crowned 1st June 1533 On this day in history Anne Boleyn was crowned Queen of England at Westminster Abby. Long years of waiting, frustration and a plethora of emotions had accumulated into this one magnificent event… Anne Boleyn was finally Queen! June 1st 1533, Wit Sunday, at approximately 7am people began to …
Anne Boleyn’s Coronation Procession 31st May 1533 At 5pm Anne Boleyn left the Tower of London and progressed through the streets of London towards Westminster Hall. She was supposed to leave the tower at 2pm but there were some delays in organising such a huge event and so many people. irst in the massive procession …
19th May 1536 For her last day, perhaps her greatest day, Anne chose to wear a dress of gray damask which had a crimson kirtle underneath and a mantle that was trimmed with ermine. She wore an English hood, a necklace and earrings. One might gloss over Anne’s choice of dress for her final moments …
On the morning of May 2nd 1536 Anne Boleyn decided to go watch a game of Tennis. Anne was enjoying herself watching the game when a messenger arrived with an order from the King. She was to present herself to the Privy Council immediately. Entering the Privy Council chambers there was not the King waiting …
