March 4 - Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Mary Boleyn star in the spectacular Chateau Vert Pageant

[@jswjanjan]

Thank you dear Claire⚘💖

[@eileen1820]

The detailed and colorful way contemporaries wrote just blows me away. Future generations of today's youth will have to discern emojis like hieroglyphs lol. 😳😌

[@maryannlockwood3961]

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[@sabrinac7106]

I love how they have Beauty as one of the virtues, so shallow haha. I too loved the depiction of this event in The Tudors, Natalie Dormer and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers both looked gorgeous!

[@ruthgoebel723]

Those pageants seem to be amazingly ornate and elaborate. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ladybug-uf7uh]

Another great lesson of Tudor times in Henry VIII's court. Thank You for sharing this.

[@jillniemczynski5517]

Hi Claire! It's great to watch your videos while snuggled up in bed with my dog. We're waiting for the sub zero weather to arrive tonight. Have a great week! 🙋💖👸👑🏰🎪🎭

[@patmccoy8758]

Sounds like the Tudor version of Mardi Gras.

[@zzydny]

An entirely different Krewe of Rex! Mardi Gras will be March 5 this year.

[@patmccoy8758]

Tomorrow is Mardi Gras already?!?!?!?

[@zzydny]

@@patmccoy8758 Yes! Today is Lundi Gras.

[@anna-karins1176]

Yes it was obviusly some kind of carneval .

[@sweettater42]

Considering all the parlementary rolls and records, can there still be some undiscovered letters, records or information not yet analyzed about the Tudor period? Like church documents, or family mementos?

[@anneboleynfiles]

Yes, I'm sure there are things that are in private collections or that have been misfiled. A few years ago, Steven Gunn found the coroner's report on Amy Robsart's death from Elizabeth I's reign, so things do get discovered even now.

[@re_patel]

What did the coroner deduce, as cause of death?​@@anneboleynfiles

[@anneboleynfiles]

@@re_patel he ruled it as accidental but I can't remember offhand the details. She had a head injury.

[@robinpinkham9398]

Love following along with the book!!

[@Figgatella]

Great story, I could listen to you read for hours!

[@LadybugPrinzess]

What a wonderful description 💗

[@kelsieeaches3501]

I loved showtimes the Tudors. I think they did a wonderful job

[@lazygardens]

I love it: A royal food fight!

[@B007Sue]

Hi Claire, I am loving these videos. I am full time carer for my mum, so am very, very short on time, but I am able to squeeze these little videos in between my jobs or when I've got ready for bed, and I really look forward to getting my daily Tudor fix !! I too love the Chateau Vert Pageant Scene on The Tudors. I know there were some inaccuracies in the series, but it got me really interested in finding out what was fact and what was fiction. It sparked my interest in everything Tudor! Thanks for these videos! :-)

[@konradvonmarburg7733]

Great video. As an aside, anyone who loves Tudor history and enjoys historical fiction should check out some of the novels by Magaret George. She's fantastic.

[@konradvonmarburg7733]

@philbyification Not sure. I wish she would do one on Mary Tudor (Henry's daughter not his sister).

[@denisewright3179]

That was one of my favorite scenes in The Tudors was this pageant... Made for good scenes. I know a lot of the show is off, but I really enjoyed the show & Reign again inaccurate history, but very much loved watching it. I'm not much of a tv watcher, but only just recently discovered the shows last year in Netflix... Yeah a little behind on things, but oh well. Also watching The Crown... Love it and as many movies I can The Other Boleyn Girl, Elizebeth (played by Cate Blanchett) Wondering if you have any suggestions on something to watch..movie, tv or history...

[@jkern64]

I would have liked to have seen it.

[@CherylGormanAuthor]

The Tudors really knew how to throw a party. 😍

[@aldijanakasupovic55]

Thanks for adding me in here :) xoxoxoxo Mary Boleyn

[@buddasquirrel]

I'm just now watching The Tudors since you said you liked it. The last scene I watched was this pageant. They did a remarkable job. Just as you described. Thank you.

[@janetneatby6586]

It was a CBC production made in Canada.

[@megmcguirt647]

I have loved hearing of Shrovetide! I also would have loved to be a fly on the wall at this lavish-sounding pageant!

[@almontepaolilli4909]

As always a stunning account of events. Only to be able to travel back in time to witness first hand one of these lavish events where no cost was spared to put on such a lavish play of sorts. Thanks again for sharing this bit of a notable era.

[@darlenefarmer5921]

Thank you.

[@laurarobertson2825]

I would love to have seen this pageant. I do also love The Tudors series as well even though it can be inaccurate. Great video.

[@aimee2234]

I love to wake to see your videos daily! Thank you, Claire. :-)

[@sng1934]

Thank u for another great video and also thank u so much for recommending the book on lady Rochford by Julia fox I have learnt so much about the boleyns its ashame we don't hear how much anne and her family did for the poor and making shirts for them. X

[@territ7952]

I remember that episode on the tudors. Very cool the historical account as well. Darn it thought no bells or photo bombing cats😂😂😂😂😂

[@janemarie270]

Enjoying the thunderstorm and watching today's topic. Question: What was King Henry's favorite holiday, and how did he like to celebrate it?

[@shubunkini]

I love your enthusiasm!! :)

[@stephaniepetrosky9425]

Haven't been able to comment as much but still absolutely loving this series Claire!! Something to look forward to every day☺ sounds like if you had a time machine this would be one of your stops lol Hall's description IS wonderful.

[@susanwolfla6016]

I would love to know approximate costs for pageants, jousts, and banquets--and how much that would be in contemporary money for reference. Also, I just love your videos! I look forward to them every day!

[@elizabethsisco4946]

Love❤❤❤❤ all of your videos

[@Slinkynuts]

That very show was on TV just last week! I will probably be able to watch the Tudors(Again) until the trip!! Also can you do a show or write something on How Cloth of Gold was made back in the day. The info I have read only gave a modern account. Thanks Enjoyed this.Cx

[@TheAjjupiter]

They knew how to party!

[@maryannlockwood3961]

🇺🇸Nice way to spend yet another snow day!🇬🇧 March has certainly come in like a lion. Hopefully the lamb will show up soon!

[@ruthgoebel723]

Maryann Lockwood No kidding!

[@coffeeandkindnessannettehamel]

Very pretty blouse!

[@Lyndell-P]

🇦🇺🦘 (viewed 28/02/2021) QUESTION❓ Given the date of this Very Special Event, and its importance in the Tudor Christian Calendar, DO YOU KNOW if King Henry VIII's then wife and Queen (Catherine of Aragon) was in attendance in the audience, and MAYBE witnessed this spectactular performance❓It would be interesting to know! Thank you Claire 👑👍

[@carycary5824]

John, William and Henry are my relatives. My name is Cary Harwood Cary. Grandview, Mo.

[@iamagoogler3324]

Surprise! The Tudors completely twisted this event into knots.

[@christinakav5029]

What do you think of the tv series: the Tudors, Claire? Do you think it is worth watching?

[@anna-karins1176]

Do we know who correographed the pageant and tournament. ? Whoever did must have had a great influence on the chosing of mottos and who whould play what role. ?

[@anneboleynfiles]

William Cornish was in charge of a lot of entertainment at court until his death in 1523 and Eric Ives believes that he played Ardent Desire, so perhaps he chose the mottoes and roles. Although we can see all the expenses for the costumes etc. (payments made to tailor Richard Gibson) - see www.british-history.ac.uk/letters-papers-hen8/vol3/pp1548-1559 right at the bottom of the page - it doesn't say who chose the mottoes.

[@dannajames7744]

I really want to buy your book on this day in Tudor history .. we’re can I buy it from ? 😊

[@anneboleynfiles]

It's available on Amazon. Thank you!

[@susannebemis3311]

Being an LPN I read a lot on science related topics. Here's one that might pertain to Henry's wives. It has been found that women under stress-physichal or pyschological- tend to produce girls. Henry's wives were definitely under pressure especialy Anne Boleyn and Catherine of Aragon. Does this sound logical to you?

[@iitsbrad7987]

Mary was my Grandma :)

[@stephanierichards1096]

What was Edward Hall's position at court? v lucky to have his acvounts of all these events

[@anneboleynfiles]

He was a lawyer and held the office of Common Sergeant of London. His chronicle is excellent.

[@stephanierichards1096]

@@anneboleynfiles thx Claire

[@kiera6326]

I haven't watched the whole video, but I heard that this event was when Henry and Anne first met. I don't know if that's true or not, though...

[@alessaapathy]

I’d love to know more about people’s reactions to Henry having his wives executed. Were his future wives not concerned? What were his children’s opinion of him? Surely Elizabeth would have some resentment towards him for killing her mother and destroying all portraits of her? I know Elizabeth had a portrait in her locket ring made by an artist that knew Anne but that’s about it. Thanks!

[@anneboleynfiles]

There was definitely shock regarding his execution of Anne Boleyn, and murmurings about the speed with which he replaced her with Jane. We don't know the personal opinions of his wife and children, and Elizabeth seems to have been proud to have been his daughter, but she also paid tribute to her mother by making use of her falcon badge.

[@alessaapathy]

Interesting. What his children thought of him never really crossed my mind until I recently watched the new 'Mary Queen of Scots', obviously movies aren't accurate but there was a moment in it where Elizabeth spat that she wasn't like her father, it piqued my interest. Thanks for the reply!

[@momoody974]

Once I read that there were grave robbers who open Catherine of Aargons grave. Have you ever read that. Can this be confirmed?

[@tremms83]

Katherine Parr's tomb was opened several times and pieces of her hair and clothing were taken. I've not heard anything about Katherine of Aragon's tomb being opened but was marked by order of Queen Mary, wife of George V (I think) 😊

[@momoody974]

TaraB it has been a while since I read that. I could have gotten the two confused 🤷🏻‍♀️. He was married to 3 Cathrines

[@anneboleynfiles]

I've never read of that happening to Catherine of Aragon's tomb, but as Tara states it did happen with Catherine Parr.

[@brandiishere7420]

My birthday is on march 4th so that's great😂

[@laurenbee6340]

Brandi is here happy birthday

[@brandiishere7420]

@@laurenbee6340 thank you!

[@anneboleynfiles]

Happy birthday!

[@brandiishere7420]

@@anneboleynfiles thank you! And I'm not sure if you remember or not but i wished you happy birthday in the group named "anne boleyn obsessed" on facebook i love how you reply to comments!

[@anneboleynfiles]

@@brandiishere7420 Thank you!

[@julieabrahamsen8637]

Since Anne and not her sister Mary was to wed Butler, does that mean Anne was the elder daughter?

[@iamfreebgm8856]

Butler hmmm sequal to gone with the Wind hints rhett butlers family does descend from ireland. I know its ficticious yet its kinda Funny . I always thought feisty Scarlett could have descended from Anne ........ just some random ideas n thoughts

[@monicacall7532]

Who paid for these kind of lavish entertainments? Cardinal Wolsey sponsored the Chateau Vert party. Did he get the money to put this on from tithes and rents? What about entertainment at court that required cloth of gold, jewels, silks, velvets, etc.? Were those paid for by tax monies, and if so what did the “regular” folks think about their hard earned taxes being used to put on costly, one night only entertainments for an exalted few people? Or, was this just considered “business as usual”?

[@anneboleynfiles]

There are lists of expenses in Letters & Papers for Richard Gibson, the tailor, for the costumes for the pageant and jousts, so the money came from the king.

[@ElinorMahoney]

I have your book, On This Day In Tudor History! It arrived today!

[@lulubelleish]

Was Henry of German Original Decent …. ?

[@anneboleynfiles]

Henry VIII? No, he wasn't German at all.

[@tremms83]

Wasn't it in The Tudors that had Thomas Boleyn bribe the organisers to put Anne in the show and to be in a position for the King to notice her, as part of his scheme to 'pimp' his daughter? *shudder* 😉😂

[@aryiastark4698]

Johnathan reys meyers makes my heart melt. He made a wonderful Henry. Which is strange to me cause Jonathan played Henry so well and we all know Henry was a shit.... But jonathan made Henry the eight a shit but also increadably sexy

[@stephanierichards1096]

yes and forever young

[@dandeliondandylion4517]

March 4 Uploaded: March 3 Hmmmmmmmmmmm

[@anneboleynfiles]

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[@dandeliondandylion4517]

The video's about March 4 but the upload date that I got was March 3

[@anneboleynfiles]

@@dandeliondandylion4517 that's because I'm in Spain and I'm a few hours ahead. They go live at past midnight my time, so very early on that day.

[@dandeliondandylion4517]

Ohhhhh, that clears up a lot

[@anneboleynfiles]

@@dandeliondandylion4517 I do that so people in the US can watch them the night before and then they're ready for other countries to watch in the morning of that day.