Henry VIII is buried where??!!

[@janicebonney2501]

Glad I returned to this detailed investigation of the possibilities! Thank you 👏

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Janet 😀

[@debrawilson4837]

After he was dead, they weren't afraid of him anymore. There wasn't enough love for him that anyone woUlf give him a good send off.

[@BritishHistory]

Good summary 😀 It’s interesting how his children evoked his memory when it suited but not for the sake of it. Very telling I think.

[@garymitchell4719]

Yes I agree. He was a despotic king and I would imagine, in spite of historical account, deeply unpopular due to his cruelty and arrogance. I've always found it odd that he has been lauded through art, film and theatre.

[@BritishHistory]

Good point Gary. I think maybe that’s because his larger than life character and “you couldn’t make it up” life makes him prime for a good story and therefore ratings. Scratch the surface and he’s not talked about in any particularly positive way in the history community.

[@cherylwatt2250]

Absolutely loved this. I’m obsessed with history, especially the Tudors 🙌🏼

[@BritishHistory]

You're so welcome Cheryl - thank you for watching :-) I'm so glad to hear you loved it :-)

[@racheldemain1940]

I Love all the Treason and plotting and peoples attempts to keep their heads on their shoulders. !!

[@gamesmasterog84]

I too have become addicted to Royal history, I just finished watching the Queen of Scots movie it was great

[@joycebrown1413]

Queen Eliabeth l is my favorite!

[@judypierce7028]

I am with you Cheryl!

[@billijomaynard8924]

I have always found it an interesting thought that the King who beheaded many and the King who was beheaded are buried together.

[@BritishHistory]

Yes, interesting irony.

[@phoenixphoenix1130]

They should do forensic facial reconstruction of Henry VIII (3 D-scan of skull)

[@BritishHistory]

Phoenix Phoenix that would be interesting!

[@mscott3918]

That would require permission from The Queen and the Dean and Chapter of St. George's chapel, which is very unlikely to be given.

[@kaitlynrodriguez1995]

They should do a facial reconstruction for anne boleyn as well since we don't know what her exact facial features looked like since the paintings of her were destroyed around her downfall from the throne

[@Perranporth]

Fascinating video. I saw the slab quite some years ago when I visited St. George's, but it was only yesterday I was reading about the subject in great detail and gave it a bit of thought. I don't know the average life expectancy in the 16th century but the first thing that occurred to me was what you touched on around 5.10 - that he just didn't want to think about his own mortality. I know Henry wasn't exactly the nicest person to ever sit on the Throne, but that detailed 19th century sketch of the vault interior just looks so sad and undignified for a king.

[@BritishHistory]

Perranporth I agree. He was not a man who would be revered in modern times but for someone who has left such a lasting impression on the fabric of England as well as the imaginations of people across the World, it seems too little.

[@alexaltego]

It’s like what he deserved tbh. Left down there and forgotten. Poetic justice.

[@MissWitchiepoo]

Thank you for making this video. I didn't know there wasn't a tomb for him I guess his story is such that it's his life you read about not thinking much about where he was after death. I was 14 when I watched the BBC series about him and his 6 wives and I went to the library and asked for the book used for this series and I get this big thick book about Henry, I was imagining a much smaller one:) I did read it though and it started my love of history. I soon started to buy books and read about more and more of your kings and queens and continued to French royals, but I never bothered reading about any of the royals from my own country:) Then one day I thought to myself why am I reading about all these royals what about the ordinary people and then I started to do research on my family tree. There are tons of books about royals and rich people, but there was not much about the people they ruled. Getting to know my own ancestors was better than anything I have ever read about royalty and when I went to the US 6 months ago and put flowers on the grave of my great great grandmother who had died 102 years ago and I saw the places she had her every day life it was better than any tour I have ever been on:) We all have incredible stories about our ancestors and a lot of people don't even know it:) Thank you again for the Story of Henry!!

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you so much for your story! What an amazing experience, to go back and follow your own ancestors trail. Where are you from? You’re correct, books about the rich and powerful are easier to find than the ordinary folk and yet family research can uncover some amazing stories of the population. I have a few but I think they are now out of print. Except ‘Elizabethan England’ by Alison Plowden which I believe is still available. 😊

[@waterbird91]

Henry VIII murdered 3 wives. He should have been cremated & his ashes thrown down the loo. He deserved no pomp whatsoever.

[@mikecarone7320]

He created the church of England

[@ButtonsCasey]

3 wives? Who's the third?

[@ButtonsCasey]

@Kandy Kandy Katherine Howard I give you. But Anne Boleyn? LOLOL. She was killed due to false allegations. If you really think the charges against her were actually true, you're an idiot. Henry let his people make up shit and went with it. It was a lot easier than divorcing her. Catherine of Aragon proved that.

[@kenboydart]

Thank you Philippa for this, I love British history . Its strange no British Monarch has created a real resting place for Henry, perhaps the most pivotal Monarch in history .

[@Chipoo88]

Thank you and thank you also for being so factual and unbiased. It is so rare and very much appreciated :)

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Annelise, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I am very happy you enjoyed the video. I do try to be as unbiased and informative as possible. Please feel free to take a look around my channel for more videos which you will hopefully like too 😀 - Philippa

[@renagrey3623]

Absolutely perfect! I am an anglophile and in particular a tudor dynasty nut. So much rich history and mysteries to search through. I could do it all day, every day. More please!!!🌞👍

[@BritishHistory]

Welcome Renà! I’m so glad you found me here 😀 You’ll find lots of other videos on British history on my channel including my series “This Week in British History”. The next episode of that goes live tomorrow and I’m talking about the abdication of Edward VIII and the birth of Mary, Queen of Scots. I’ve posted to link here :-). kzbin.info/www/bejne/m56wZ5yleJqbnsk

[@franceslambert8070]

Very informative, and i read the article you mentioned. In a way, what happened to H8 was what he deserved. You simply can not treat people like crap and expect to loved, remembered, or even thought of with kindness. I am glad to know the sarcophagus was put to better use. BTW, I subscribed and am hoping for a lot more history lessons. I have been watching King Richard 111's finding, tests, and reburial and found it both exciting and quite moving. I love learning about my fore-bearers countries, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and about the peoples there.

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Frances - thank you so much for taking the time to comment and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I will be adding many more videos in 2020 (they've been a bit sporadic to say the least up until now). I post regularly on Facebook if you're on there - come over and follow :-) facebook.com/britishhistorytours.com

[@himarkburdett9378]

I don't think I had crematoriums at the time I think they've just cremated him and just tossed his ashes into a hole somewhere

[@BritishHistory]

You may also like to read the article I wrote for History Extra on why Henry is buried in St George's Chapel www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/henry-viii-is-buried-where/ Or find my blog at www.britishhistorytours.com/history-blog

[@mikecarone7320]

I hope the progrives become more progressive and dug up Henry VIII

[@sandie157]

Thanks I will check it out.

[@rayjacques9981]

This is a brilliant explanation, clear and concise. Will look up all your posts👍👍👍

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Ray! I've been a bit hit and miss with getting videos up but I'm planning to be a lot more consistent in 2020 :-)

[@magicbus63]

I Think After The Jousting Accident Henry VIII Was Never The Same Person!

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Richard, there are so many theories and opinions on this, it's so interesting. He had shown signs of cold and calculated abandonment but that aside, if we agree that he got worse there is still no one theory as to why this was. Was it a brain injury? Or, my personal preference, that he was someone in chronic pain and that the mood of someone in this state cannot be underestimated. I've written a blog on this actually, which I'm about to publish on www.britishhistorytours.com/history-blog

[@Miniver765]

@@BritishHistory Philippa, as two things can be true at the same time, I'm inclined to believe Henry's marked personality change was due to a brain injury AND the effects of living with prolonged, chronic pain. Whatever medical treatments that were available to him back in that period, they assuredly would have been primitive, to say the least. And the matter of untreated diabetes is a separate subject. His substantial love of food added tremendously to his weight throughout his adult life. For such a powerful monarch and larger than life figure, it's so ironic he finished up sharing a rather unremarkable grave that's essentially the equivalent to a hole in the chapel floor.

[@BritishHistory]

@@Miniver765 love your points and I absolutely agree, all these things can be true at the same time. This is the temptation with history, reassuming a retrospective view simplifies life and it’s complexities and nuances. Which of course it doesn’t. Loved your comment. Thank you. - Philippa

[@Miniver765]

@@BritishHistory Thank you Philippa. I have been a student of British history since childhood, and the Tudor period has always been of particular interest. I appreciate the time and effort you put into producing your videos. Very enjoyable and informative.

[@BritishHistory]

@@Miniver765 you are so welcome. Comments like yours make all the effort worthwhile!

[@kahhowong3417]

Jane Seymour was Henry VIII "favourite" as she did provide Henry VIII with a legitimate male heir.

[@BritishHistory]

Well, yes that is always the explanation which is told. Personally, I think it is way too simplistic and unlikely. She may well though, have become his favourite in death, for the reason you give.

[@kahhowong3417]

@@BritishHistory Fair enough, I bow to your greater research work.

[@BritishHistory]

@@kahhowong3417 just my opinion 😊 Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video and comment 😀

[@kahhowong3417]

@@BritishHistory Enjoyed .your scholarly work and its the weight of your scholarly work that I bow to. I will be around. Bye for now.

[@gregorymartin6488]

Perhaps Henry does not need a grandiose tomb as his fame and place in the history of England is far greater than bricks and mortar. A visit to the Vatican and seeing the magnificent tombs of forgotten and obscure Popes is just one example of the vanity of man...

[@BritishHistory]

Great point.

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Thank you for this educational video friend.

[@trojanette8345]

Not at all surprised. One has to consider how he treated people in life. Perhaps people during that time frame refused to forget / chose not to recognize one, of the most self-absorbed, villanous kings in history. Therefore, no one thought he should / needed to be recognized in a lavish fashion.

[@BritishHistory]

I think it was a very self-serving time, and who in power has time for sentimentality? I argue that his tomb and would only have been created if it served the person in charge.

[@lukapopovic6668]

Did they exhume Henry's remains? I'm wondering what was his leg injury? Did the broken leg cause it or what? ? Thank you

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Luka, great question. No, his remains haven't been exhumed although his coffin has been observed in the chamber on a number of occasions since. So there will never be a post mortem of sorts.

[@mscherylb7950]

Elizabeth is the first person to have an era named after her, the Elizabethan age. It’s who you are not what you are.

[@alanpreston3111]

Having recently visited Windsor Castle and the Chapel, this piece was very interesting and well presented.. thankyou 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@BritishHistory]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan. Thank you for taking to time to watch and leave a comment 😀

[@alanpreston3111]

@@BritishHistory , I’ll be watching more of your posts 👍🏻

[@sergeis6902]

Very nice talk and great topic. I guess Elizabeth was standing here before dilemma, she could not divide graves of her father and Jane Seymour as it was his wish. But she also could not make memorial for Queen Jane. So she left everything as it was. Strangely but I see in this sign of love to her father. If she was just after the Tudor dynasty symbol, she would take him out, but she left him with women he chose over her mother.

[@BritishHistory]

Welcome to the British History channel…If you’d like to support the channel you can join my Patreon www.patreon.com/BritishHistory, for exclusive history content and member perks. Or, why not buy me a coffee? www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa

[@leanie9660]

I never stopped to think about the other possibilities for Henry's burial, always having accepted the "The Tudors" 's version of his statement of love for Jane. (Like everyone else, I just assumed that he had actually decreed that he be buried beside Jane.....his will being subject to whim, etc). I imagine that had Edward died, any subsequent wife who produced a male heir would have won the "burial lottery". Thanx for highlighting what should have been obvious. Aside from Katherine Parr (deferred, but not enforceable burial though it would have been), he would not/could not have chosen any other crypt-mate. I'm not sure that I agree with your take on Elizabeth's motivation. She was a great believer in symbology, however, she was also notoriously cheap. She may have just decided to "let sleeping dogs lie" (and you could sub a lot of expletives for 'dog' in Henry's case). She could have ordered a better resting place for her mother...or, at the very least, issued a royal 'reversal'. She probably didn't do that in part because it might have complicated inheritance issues ...if Anne was declared innocent, her co-accused would need to be exhonorated as well....their estates returned to their heirs etc. She left her father under a stone, but she also left her MOTHER under a stone and a cloud of accusation. Sounds like Queen E was not terribly interested in righting wrongs or in spending vaste sums to venerate a madman.

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you for your comment. I loved reading your thoughts :-)

[@Headspace101]

He is still arguably the most famous monarch of all time. At least he got the recognition he desired, even if he is more infamous than famous!

[@andrewpendlebury1103]

Thankyou for your interest and theory,nice work.

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Andrew, I appreciate your comment :-)

[@davidtrevena4574]

When I went to Windsor castle I seen Henry the eighth armour I said to the woman guide can touch the metal armour she said no I said it's made of metal it won't hurt she said you can't touch any of the artifacts maybe they should be behind glass Windsor castle fantastic and a wonderful historical atmospheric place to visit from David trevena

[@BritishHistory]

Ah, nice to see things not behind glass though. I believe the oils from human hands can be a pain to get off armour.

[@glorialange6446]

Excellent and logical and really no other explanation needed!

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Gloria.

[@Veronicamarie1000]

Yeah, love everyone right up to the moment you don't get your way. Just like Henry VIII.

[@BritishHistory]

He certainly had a propensity to rid those who didn’t agree with him Veronica. To think of killing someone for that reason! Equivalent to the dictators of today 😱

[@TheRhNegative]

And Donald Trump

[@Corbyloc]

Eridu Sirius how many has Trump had executed?

[@joycebrown1413]

He is buried at Windsor along with his wife Jane, Charles l and one of Queen Anne still born baby.. Queen Jane was Edward Vl mother, third wife of Henry Vlll

[@jlewis31510]

An interesting commentary. I've been through Westminster a few times but not yet made it to St George's Chapel. Going now to the link in History Extra. Did I read once that a stone or something had fallen on Henry's casket and broken it partially open, thereby letting repair workers view his skeleton?

[@BritishHistory]

jlewis31510 there’s a story that the coffin fell whilst at Syon Abbey and that compromised to integrity of the lead case and liquid from the decaying body leaked onto the floor. Or are you talking about after his burial in St George’s?

[@Hinata.Sakaguchi]

Henry viii favorite child is Henry the illegitimate. I read something like Henry viii almost make him his heir and make her marry his sister.

[@BritishHistory]

Really interesting point and a huge ‘What if’ of history. You’re right, he certainly elevated Henry Fitzroy and had he not died soon after Anne Boleyn, it is interesting to think what would have happened. Thank you for watching and commenting 😀

[@chrishazell8745]

Great video! More please 😁

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you! I have quite a few videos on my channel now and am planning my 2022 series as we speak! :-)

[@johnrico26]

Thank you for your insights. I found them to be very compelling.

[@BritishHistory]

johnrico26 you’re very welcome. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. 😊

[@tinahachey454]

I find his life so interesting thank you for sharing 🇨🇦👍

[@BritishHistory]

You're so welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@autumnbottoms5743]

Have you visited Anne Boleyns burial yet dear? Would love to see a video on your visit. ☺

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Autumn, sorry I've only just seen this. I actually take an Anne Boleyn Experience tour each May. Unfortunately, though I haven't been able to film inside St Peter Ad Vincula.

[@BritishHistory]

Hi @Debbie Smith May 2020 has sold out so I am about to launch another for July 2020 - look on www.britishhistorytours.com/history-tours or email me at [e-mail]

[@magicbus63]

I Love The Alison Weir Book The Six Wives Of Henry The VIII

[@BritishHistory]

Alison writes some great books!

[@donnalynn2]

I'd love to know what's buried there as I've recently found out that his body exploded and that stray dogs ate what was left. I'm not making this stuff up. Curious on if they picked up what was left or what. I know that is gross but I'm wondering if they really buried anything at all.

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Donna, indeed his coffin is known to have 'leaked' whilst being kept at Syon Abbey. Somehow, either by a faulty joint in the lead lining of the coffin, or perhaps damage from a fall, a crack had appeared. The fluids were probably not unusual for a body in this stage of putrefaction, over two weeks after death. It's also a tempting legend as it seems to confirm a prophesy, preached to Henry at Greenwich by a friar in 1534, that 'dogs should lick his blood as they had done Ahab's'. Not to be too unkind to dogs, I love mine, but they really aren't picky about what they put in their mouths and so it's not beyond the realms of imagination that if there was a dog around they would be there! The coffin was repaired whilst still at Syon before it made the final journey to Windsor. When they opened up the tomb they did find that the coffin had cracked open but this could have been due to the trestle table on which it had been resting for a three hundred years had collapsed. There a fab book by Robert Hutchinson called 'The Last Days of Henry VIII' which you may find interesting. You may also enjoy the article I wrote for BBC History Extra on where Henry is buried: www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/henry-viii-is-buried-where/

[@mscott3918]

Donna Lynn The body that exploded was that of Queen Mary's father, Francis, Duke of Teck, at his funeral in St George's Chapel in 1900.

[@mscott3918]

British History Tours The coffin is more than cracked, it shows signs of serious damage to the top and side.

[@maureenmelody6600]

Thank you.

[@BritishHistory]

You’re so welcome. Thank you for watching 😀

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

I am literally blown away, to know that Henry did not die a Protestant, I am literally blown away. He died a Catholic, wow.

[@BritishHistory]

Indeed - because of all the religious change and his son who succeeded him being Protestant, it’s often assumed that Henry was. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment 😀

[@michaelstevenson9648]

Brilliant video! I am visiting Windsor castle next month and this has got me stoked.

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Michael 😀 I wish you a wonderful trip.

[@fayjones53]

Michael Stevenson you will love it the queen mother has her own little room.wonderful day there ..

[@fayjones53]

Was any jewellery from that time left , does the queen have them in the volt.

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Fay, that's a good question. Jewellery was passed down, dispersed and refashioned over the centuries and then of course much of value went missing during the English civil wars.

[@Cate7451]

When Edward died there was no money in the treasury. I think that the daughters were forced to accept their so called illegitimacy. It meant that they both came to the throne childless, as they didn’t have royal marriages early on, and that their ascendancy to throne was insecure.

[@buffyjosmom]

+British History Tours I don't know about Elizabeth, but it was said that when they were informed of Henry VIIIs death, she & Edward clung to each other and wept.

[@BritishHistory]

They did indeed. Elizabeth and Edward we’re still children when their father died, 13 and 9 years respectively. It must have been heartbreaking but also meant both of them were now orphans. PS Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and to comment 😀

[@turnerthemanc]

my favorite Royals....The Tudors. Often wondered why the odd burial. BTW, I couldnt get your accent....then you said "lovely", or rather "luv-loy".....then I said " somewhere Midlands"

[@BritishHistory]

Turner Manc haha!! Indeed - Stourbridge born and bred. 😀

[@1NYCHombre]

Terrific post! 👍

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Hector

[@roseanewebster855]

Onde está enterrado? A alma de estar num lugar bem quentinho....

[@BritishHistory]

Oi! Espero que as respostas que você procura estejam no vídeo :-)

[@randyrios78]

I really loved this good job

[@BritishHistory]

☺ Hey Randy! Thank you :-)

[@roseanewebster855]

Onde o Henrique VIII está enterrado?

[@lelita65]

En la capilla del Castillo de Windsor

[@gamesmasterog84]

Can you do a video on his Tomb? it doesn't seem to be a good one out there, all people do is talk about it

[@rubenherrera3852]

Nice discussion, I enjoyed it.

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Ruben.

[@kimberlytyrcha5930]

He was buried with Jane because she gave him a son.

[@BritishHistory]

Indeed and, as I argue, politically he really couldn't have done anything else.

[@leanie9660]

Estrellakatarinathegreatrussian ...Catherine Parr was a true wife....as was Catherine Howard......Henry may have written new laws so that he could annul his marriage to Cath Howard, but he was legally married to her....and he certainly was married to C Parr.

[@MsWiccanpriestess]

@Estrellakatarinathegreatrussian But Jane Seymour was never formally coronated, she died before the event could take place, so before Henry VII died Edward's future reign came into conversation with those in parliament, but Edward did end up ruling England until he was 15 years old when he died of infection better known today as Tuberculosis.

[@BritishHistory]

Apologies @@MsWiccanpriestess I have only just seen the reply to your comment which used foul language. I have deleted that comment as I don't tolerate that type of behaviour and I apologise for not seeing it earlier.

[@duncanmacpherson2013]

She was the only one of the six wives who did her duty and delivered the goods ie a male heir

[@welshwitch2126]

I’m backtracking from your post for today Feb 16, 2020-I was completely overwhelmed, and underwhelmed, when I saw Henry’s tomb in St. George’s. Knowing what a vain man he was, I couldn’t understand why he had no grand tomb, and just a black stone in the floor. I absolutely believe your theory as to why he didn’t commission the tomb while he was alive. He couldn’t face his own mortality. I’m not really sure why he didn’t provide a better resting place for Jane since she was his favorite, but again, he would have to confront the fact that he wasn’t going to live forever. And the irony that Charles I is buried with him is the icing on the cake. On another note, since Elizabeth I is buried on top of Mary I, are there any descriptions of what Mary’s tomb looked like before Elizabeth’s effigy was built?

[@BritishHistory]

Welshwitch, thank you for watching 😀 I think he thought that, as Jane would be moved to the new tomb with him, that it wasn’t necessary to create her an interim one. That is such a good question about Mary’s tomb! I don’t know but I now want to find out. If I do, I will do a video 😀👍🏻

[@countofdownable]

Laugh that his parents and children all have better looking tombs than him.

[@fidelogos7098]

Oh, my goodness! I never knew that Henry died a Catholic. After all the furor he caused! He razed churches, stole money from the clergy. At what point in his life did he revert? I have to find out more about that!

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Fide 👋 Henry would have considered himself always a Catholic. Although he was questioning superstition and idolatry and, most obviously, rejected the view that the Pope was God’s representative on Earth. He went so far as to say he, as king of his people could be, but never as far as saying people could speak directly to God themselves. It’s a fascinating and complex topic. I’d recommend reading or watching Diarmuid McCulloch. 😀

[@fidelogos7098]

@@BritishHistory I'm off on a tangent then! Thanks for the recommendation. I guess I always assumed the Anglican Church sprang full grown from Henry's head and with only a brief detour with Mary, it became the norm. Really loving the lectures, btw!

[@BritishHistory]

You’re not alone though, that’s what lots of people think. So glad you’re finding the videos interesting and useful 😀

[@ds1868]

As noted the King never 'reverted'. He remained Roman Catholic and the Church of England was also Catholic it just did not accept the Bishop of Rome. Today the Church of England regards itself as reformed Catholic not protestant.

[@gamesmasterog84]

Henry was a scary king this guy was addicted to charging people with Treason lol

[@twinflamesundercoverthanks5274]

Who was the infant child ??

[@BritishHistory]

One of Queen Anne’s children. The tomb doesn’t specify.

[@rdo1231]

well done!

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you :-) 🙏

[@jez6208]

I think I love you! 😊❤

[@BritishHistory]

jeremy gilbert haha! 😆

[@jez6208]

@@BritishHistory I can't help it. 😁🐕

[@gregwallace9035]

👍👍

[@history775]

interesting video

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Erikb😀

[@michaelwhite8031]

Henry Vll's tomb is much more impressive.

[@BritishHistory]

Indeed! Beautiful :0

[@printolive5512]

Interesting and very logical. Details about his funeral would be helpful as an addendum. Thank you.

[@BritishHistory]

Print Olive you have perfect timing! This Sunday, the 16th February, sees the anniversary of his burial - which I will be covering in this week’s episode of ‘This Week in British History’, which will be available at 1pm GMT on Sunday! 😃. I’m glad you like this video. Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate it 😊

[@BritishHistory]

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[@markbeckham7298]

Elizabeth I, I read is buried on top of her sister underneath the abby?

[@fordpopular8792]

Henry the V111.................was an absolute ******

[@BritishHistory]

…and many agree!

[@patriciabilinkas3911]

I read his casket was falling apart.

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Patricia, there is an account of the coffin falling and being damaged and then leaking during its overnight stay in Syon Abbey.

[@nicholaswatts1793]

Massive fan of Henry which offends some people loved your video

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Nicholas! Well, he is a decisive character. Certainly interesting, complex and I would imagine charismatic and charming.

[@philiplettley]

As far as I know the slab isn't above the crypt where they are buried. It's also known as the royal crypt, had many buried there until a crypt or otherwise was dug or created. George vi was in there for a while as far as I know

[@BritishHistory]

I’d not heard that Philip. Do you mean it’s not directly over the opening? It’s certainly beneath the Quire.

[@philiplettley]

@@BritishHistory yeah not directly over opening after investigation, I was wrong it's not the royal crypt/vault that's another place in the chapel holding George iii and IV amongst others but still also used as a holding place. With the slab in the wrong place, the opening is in the quite but further to the west and the vault is in that spot. The opening was lost to history, then it was decided to place the slab, but they weren't sure where the vault was so guessed. Later radar or investigation found the right spot and it's at least 2 metres away. Westminster abbey is another prime example of this, where the royals are buried in various vaults around the abbey, and then monuments placed in the abbey to them. They admit that yes there's a massive memorial and chapel to Henry vii but they know he's not buried in the chapel and don't know where he is I Remember when they buried the Worcester pilgrim in Worcester cathedral, they left the tiles off the grave to let it settle for a while, but they put the marker stone 2 metres to the south of the grave shortly after burial.

[@BritishHistory]

This is great Philip, thank you 😊

[@mscott3918]

British History Tours The entrance to the Royal Vault, the slab which is lifted to allow the coffin to descend on the lift is in the choir. There is then a passage to the vault itself, which is under the memorial chapel at the eastern end of the main chapel. In the centre is a large stone slab which is where the coffin stays until its final tomb can be completed. The main vault is rather full now. There is a suggestion that The Queen and Prince Philip will be buried in the vault of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's mausoleum when that sad time comes. There are probably undiscovered vaults in the chapel. One was accidentally found in the 1780s. The main vault is very interesting, with the coffins, usually velvet covered, lying on shelves behind grilles. The lighting is good and it is interesting rather than creepy as most vaults are.

[@mscott3918]

Philip Lettley But it is known for certain that Henry VII and his Queen are buried in a vault under the memorial, because theirs were the first Royal vault burials in the Abbey, the earlier Royal tombs all being tomb chests above ground.

[@davestover1584]

Its little sad x

[@BritishHistory]

It is a bit but also a fantastic piece of follow on history about the man so famous so many centuries after his death. :-)

[@keyote3]

Fascinating and logical supposition, I admire the way your video comes over, just like a dining table debate where somebody i.e. yourself, that obviously knows more, gets everyone the shut up, and lets fly with factual evidence. The power of the 'web' is quite lacking in real, knowledgeable detail. One has so much supposition fed us, even with 21st century technology, we still do not know where a lot of the bodies actually lay in the chapel at the tower, just rumour and hearsay, and the place has been dug up and re-floored. I find it quite disgraceful, that these days, lots of bodies are dug up for the HS2 railway, but the most interesting remains are untouched, when there is a real reason for the answers to be known, if only for curiosities sake. The rather disgusting debacle over the remains of Richard 111 for one example. How people who are supposed to know better, argue the merits of this place, or that place. There again, we then got a decent internment eventually, with all pomp and so forth, why not investigate the remains of Henry, Charles, and Jane, facial reconstruction etc can take place, followed by decent burial in a place with dignity, instead of a bare brick cellar.......lamentabilis..!

[@BritishHistory]

Thank you Keynote3 :-)

[@animaltvi9515]

In the ground

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

He was nasty 🤢.

[@Oscarhobbit]

I read early modern history, this is not a very academic comment, but a hole in the ground was too good for a tyrant like this. Henry VIII was nothing but a narcissist. The one thing that I cannot forgive him for was plotting with Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, to have William Tyndale arrested and executed. Tyndale's contribution to the English language was only secondary to that of Shakespeare. The dissolution of the monasteries was also a heinous crime that impacted the English hospital system for years to come. So many people died to soothe Henry VIII's ego and ensure his tenuous claim to the English throne. The more I read about Henry VIII the more I despise him.

[@BritishHistory]

I absolutely agree with you and that is why when people say “I don’t know why they teach Henry VIII in school?!” I say they absolutely should, just not the angle they choose to (the six wives). Thank you for watching Oscar and for taking the time to comment.

[@Oscarhobbit]

@@BritishHistory Thanks for this personal comment. This was a lovely touch. At the moment I am looking into the failure of the Reformation in Ireland. Henry VIII's top down Reformation did not work in Ireland. I am arguing that the fuilure of the Irish Reformation and Irish printing had an impact on early modern witch trials in Ireland. In Ireland we only had a handful of cases. The native Irish retained their own beliefs about witches. I am contrasting Ireland against Calvinist Scotland were 4000 people were burned. Keep up the good work!

[@courtneyhowe8832]

I would like to know why Henry VIII died a Catholic? He went through so much trouble to bring about religious reform, he should have gone out a Protestant.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BritishHistory]

Hi Courtney 👋 Thank you for watching and for your question. I’ll try to explain in a nutshell. Henry VIII began to question why he needed to connect to God through the Pope. He came to believe that as God’s chosen king of England he did not need an intermediary but could communicate directly with God. He also became convinced that he had offended God by marrying Katherine of Aragon and the Pope was preventing him righting that ‘wrong’. Henry’s reforms put him at the top of the church in England. They were not a challenge on the doctrines of Catholicism itself. Protestantism (from the word protest) was growing at this time and no doubt Henry’s actions, removing the need for the monarch to answer to the Pope, helped pave the way for the adoption of the reformed religion. But this was an unintended consequence of Henry’s actions, not by design. I hope that helps Courtney. Thank you again for the great question. - Philippa

[@songsofthecentury3909]

No proof of that!

[@ds1868]

@@BritishHistory the Church of England describes itself as reformed Catholic not protestant.

[@pamelaja33]

Good points, very interesting. Amazing and fitting end to a tyrant. Wow.

[@aldijanakasupovic55]

Henry Murdered His wives Because he was a Evil (And anyways I never found his grave

[@BritishHistory]

It's great to have an interest in history. I'd recommend reading widely so you can draw your own conclusions. And as for Henry's grave - watch this video :-)

[@colinmaxwell4738]

You certainly have a valid point good people don't murder their wives neither do good wifes murder their husbands!

[@khanachphunmaltby700]

If he was died wonder what is going to happen with his 6 wife and how many more wife he go to have

[@BritishHistory]

There had already been moves by a faction at court to cause Henry VIII to fall out with his final wife, Catherine Parr. However it was unsuccessful, but only just. If he’s outlived another marriage (by whatever means it ended) would he have married for a 7th time?...Good question.

[@reverendsaltine6852]

Boring but the presenter is extremely likable :)

[@BritishHistory]

Ha ha! I'm not sure if I'm boring but likeable or the topic is boring? Either way - I know I need to up my presenter skills - I'm much better on location :-) I also pot quite a bit on Facebook, love to see you there :-) facebook.com/britishhistorytours.com

[@japekki666]

When Henry had executed couple of wifes future wifes must be thrilled to be he's wife and thinking this is a good deal🤔 if i don't f**k up..👌NOT

[@BritishHistory]

He certainly wasn't the type of man I'd want my daughter anywhere near.

[@silentluna6587]

I didn’t know that’s supposed to be a temporary spot for him, thought it was a spot he chosen, lol 😆 they probably forgotten purposely, thinking what a bastard king he was, doesn’t deserve his rites, just leave him to be walked on, karma caught up, his body leaked, being walked on, didn’t get his tomb😁

[@BritishHistory]

SilentLuna 👋 Hi! I’ve gone into why I think he was never moved in this movie 😃

[@3554ELM]

The smacking of her teeth 🦷 is very annoying. OMG!

[@BritishHistory]

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