Anne Stafford

Katherine of Aragon’s Ladies at the Beginning

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Even though Katherine of Aragon had a large household at the beginning of her reign as queen consort, her ladies-in-waiting only numbered eight.ą These women would be the most important ladies in the qu een's immediate circle. Each of them came from an important family at the Tudor court and each of them were known as beauties in their own right. These women's charms and talents were shown off frequently while their main role was dancing, singing and conversation - al [More]

Witness to a Secret: Anne Savage, Lady Berkeley

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Witness to a Secret: In late 1532 the relationship of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn reached a fever pitch. Sometime after their trip to Calais from October - November 1532, Anne, Marquess of Pembroke, discovered she was pregnant. Since Elizabeth was born in September 1533, Anne must have become pregnant with her in December 1532...this would explain the secret marriage in January after Anne realized she was with child. Her pregnancy was the catalyst in a speedy secret wedding [More]

3rd Duke of Buckingham: Victim of Hearsay

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Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham was born 3 February 1478, at Brecon Castle in Wales to Henry Stafford, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Lady Katherine Woodville. Katherine Woodville was sister to Elizabeth Woodville who became Queen of England after secretly marrying Edward IV. Photo Andrew Tivenan – Brecon Castle   Edward Stafford had a viable claim to the throne through his paternal grandfather, Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham, who was the son [More]