This Week in Royal History: May 28-June 3

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RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

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🗓️ 28 May 2023

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Welcome to This Week in Royal History, where we're exploring the world of royal history from one century to another - stopping on events that may interest you. In this episode, we look at the week of May 28-June 3 and focus on a few interesting stories, including:

Anne Boleyn

Charles II

Jane Seymour

John Beaufort, Duke of Somerset

Catherine of Lancaster

Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk

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Hosted by: Rebecca Larson

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0:00.0	Welcome to this week in royal history, where we take a look at the captivating stories of royals from around the world, across various centuries, and explore the impact that they had on history and society.
0:15.1	Through their triumphs and tragedies, these royals shape the world we live in today, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire and intrigue us.
0:25.6	So sit back, relax, and journey with us through time as we explore the enchanting and sometimes tragic lives of the royals who have captured our hearts and imaginations throughout the ages.
0:40.4	The Tudors Dynasty podcast.
0:50.8	Five days after declaring the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon null and void,
0:57.3	Archbishop Thomas Cranmer stirred the already tumultuous political and religious landscape
1:02.6	by making a shocking proclamation on the 28th of May 1533.
1:08.9	In a dramatic twist that caught the entire kingdom off guard, Cranmer boldly declared
1:14.5	the validity and righteousness of Henry's marriage to the captivating Anne Boleyn.
1:20.3	This unexpected declaration sent shockwaves throughout the realm, as Henry and Anne had already
1:26.2	been married for approximately five months. To add further intrigue to the realm, as Henry and Anne had already been married for approximately five months.
1:29.1	To add further intrigue to the situation, Anne's undeniable pregnancy was prominently on display,
1:36.3	leaving no doubt about the imminent arrival of the first child.
1:40.6	The news spread like wildfire, igniting fervent debates and heated discussions among courtiers, clergymen, and commoners alike.
1:50.0	The arduous journey leading to this pivotal moment had taken Henry and Anne seven long years.
1:57.1	Their relationship had been shrouded in secrecy, surrounded by whispers of scandal and forbidden love,
2:03.3	but now with the archbishop's bold affirmation, their union was elevated to a position of
2:09.0	unquestionable legitimacy, thrusting Anne into the role of Henry's lawful wife and Queen Consort of England.
2:18.3	The entire kingdom held its breath in anticipation as Anne adorned in Regal's splendor
2:23.8	was crowned Queen Consort on the 1st of June in 1533.
2:29.5	It was a historic occasion for Anne because she was the last queen consort to receive a separate coronation
2:35.7	from her husband, solidifying her status as a significant figure in her own rights. The dazzling
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