henry 8th

H8 dying earlier (usually in jousting accident) was done many times. Especially with him dying in 1536. But depending of part of that year we can have very different outcomes. Why December (late December-I want Henry to have some nasty accident between Christmas and New Year)? Because of...

I remember hearing that Henry VIII had considered converting to Orthodox before he decided on forming the Anglican church but I for the life of me can't find any sources on it and would like to see if anyone here knew for sure.

January 1, 1511: Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England to King Henry VIII, gives birth to a healthy baby boy, christened Henry after his father. The elder Henry is ecstatic to have a son with his beloved wife, especially since he is only 19 years old. Queen Catherine recovers well, especially...

Catherine of Aragon had 6 confirmed pregnancies, Anne Boleyn 4, Jane Seymour 1 and Bessie Blount had one son by Henry too. There are theories and some evidence than Jane made have had 1/2 miscarriages, and Katheryn Howard may also have suffered 1. A possible number of Henry’s children is as...

The Church of England was never really taken seriously during its brief existence under Henry the Eigth. Even many elites and some bishops saw it as just a "Church of Political Punditry", and not helping matters is that to hear most modern historians put it, Henry simply just saw it as a quick...

As you may guess from the title-Elizabeth Tudor is born as boy-and that obviously makes Anne Boleyn 10 feet tall and bulletproof, but not forever. Said boy fell ill and dies aged 10 and Henry VIII is once again without male heir. What would he do? He can't hope to have another child with Anne...

Imagine that if either Catherine had given Henry VIII a son that reaches maturity, or Arthur Tudor survives his illness and does the same, or some other variant. Basically, no need for anyone to break with Rome for over divorce, confiscate church land, appoint their own bishops, invite...

I’ve read that Isabella proposed that Henry VII remarry Joanna of Naples. What if he did marry her? Let’s say that Joanna managed to give birth to a healthy boy in 1506. Let’s call him Edmund to make things easier. How would this affect things? On one hand, the younger Tudor prince would take...

On 17 May 1536 the sound of two thousand guns blasting and the clanging of cathedral bells welcomed the much-anticipated birth of England’s son and heir. The joyous news spread quickly across the realm, with letters signed personally by our moost happi queen, now resting in Whitehall Palace...

What would have happened if Henry VII was willing to return the part of Catherine's dowry that Ferdinand had already paid? Would Ferdinand have suggested that Catherine marry Prince Henry? If not, who would he have wanted Catherine to marry next? Would he have used her as a pawn to regain...

Might make this a full TL. Not sure yet. Here is what I am wondering. Let's say that Henry dies and Anne carries her son to term. What happens? Would the people pick Mary when there is chance for a male heir? I know Norfolk and his ilk would probably not turn on Anne when there is a chance...

Despite popular belief, King Henry was not disappointed with the birth of Princess Elizabeth, believing if his wife could have a healthy girl, she could have a healthy boy. However, this did not change the simple fact that in order to to secure her position as Queen, Anne Boleyn desperately...

A tiny Tudors challenge TL .......................... .. The first few months of her pregnancy seemed wonderful to Anne, wife of King Henry VIII of England. Her belly had swelled satisfyingly quick with her first child, she has only once more had her courses after her wedding took place and...

So, this happened instead of work: “By midsummer, the midwife was certain, Queen Anne was carrying more than one babe. She informed the Royal Couple to expect twins, though private records indicate she believed more may be possible. Due to the increased risk of multiple babes, Queen Anne...

What if when during the argument with the Catholic Church over the right to Annul his marriage Henry VIII decided that it was more appealing to convert to Orthodoxy rather than joining to an untested religious movement he had previously argued against. How much opposition would he face in doing...

according to wikipedia, Henry VIII's first child was a boy, imaginatively named Henry. but the boy died 7 weeks later. But what if the boy reached adulthood and grew to rule as Henry IX? Based on Edward VI's education, it seems likely he would've gotten a similar treatment to Elizabeth I, so...

Hi, just had a question regarding the designs Henry VIII had for France. He went to war with France, and due to this, Scotland, many times. I just can't seem to find out why. Most of his many, many, many detractors say he sought out glory in war against the French, or to reclaim the lands held...

In this ATL, let's presume that Edward VI lives longer than he does in OTL. What suitors would he consider for his two older sisters, Elizabeth and Mary? Also, let's say that Henry VIII had two sons and a daughter by Catherine Howard, all of which were Protestant (erasing the possibility of a...

A Son of Aragon- Henry VIII's Catholic Heir Hello all. This will be my new timeline. After returning to the site and in the process of wrapping up Disaster at Leuthen I will now be beginning a new journey. One where we will revisit the chaos and opportunities of early Reformation Europe. We...

This is totally AU but if Henry had 3+ children and betrothed them while they were in childhood (I.e while he was alive), who do you think he would marry them off too? As in the best choices (strongest allies, etc) obviously considering his break from the Catholic Church! Child 1 - Female...