The Birth of Edward After Catherine’s annulment, Henry married Anne Boleyn, who gave birth to a daughter, Elizabeth, but failed to provide a male heir. Anne was executed in 1536. Henry then married Jane Seymour, who succeeded where others had failed by giving birth to a healthy male heir on 12 October 1537. This son was named Edward, later Edwar

The accession of Edward VI to the English throne marked a pivotal moment in English history. As the only legitimate son of Henry VIII, Edward’s rise to kingship at a young age would steer England through a crucial phase of religious and political transformation. But how exactly did Henry VIII’s son become Edward VI? This article explores the ci

Mince pies also evolved with regional and cultural variations. In some parts of England and Scotland, suet-based mincemeat pies remained popular. In Ireland, mince pies were sometimes made with actual minced meat alongside fruit. As the British Empire expanded, mince pies spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, C

By the 18th and 19th centuries, mince pies had become firmly entrenched as a Christmas tradition in Britain. They were regarded as festive treats, often baked in small, individual sizes, perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings. A popular Victorian custom was to place a silver coin or small gift inside a mince pie for good luck—a practice