Linda Porter (author of ‘Mary Tudor: the First Queen’) has an article in the March edition of BBC History Magazine.
‘A Love Match? – Linda Porter looks at Henry VIII’s often misunderstood relationship with his last wife, Katherine Parr.’
There is no mention of Lady Jane.
Linda’s new book, Katherine the Queen: The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr is due to be published on March 19th.
Further information:
Linda Porter
Amazon.co.uk
Leanda de Lisle has an article in the February 24th edition of Country Life, which is on sale now.
‘Hunting the truth of Lady Jane Grey.’
‘Jane visits the National Gallery to discuss the painting and Lady Jane Grey’s extraordinary life and death with the historian Alison Weir and the curator Christopher Riopelle’.
Copyright. Woman’s Hour.
BBC Radio 4
23rd February 2009
Woman’s Hour
The discussion is 17 minutes 31 seconds in to the show.
Linda Porter (author of ‘Mary Tudor: the First Queen’) has an article in the March edition of History Today magazine.
You can read a short version of the article here.
‘Katherine Parr: An Ideal Stepmother’
The only mention of Lady Jane.
‘Lady Jane Grey (1537-54), another royal child in her care, was the chief mourner at the simple funeral.’
Copyright. BBC History Magazine, March 2010 p22
Linda’s new book, Katherine the Queen: The Remarkable Life of Katherine Parr is due to be published on March 19th.
Further information:
Last Friday marked the 456th anniversary of the execution of Lady Jane Grey.
2010 is turning out to be a very good year for those interested in the nine days queen.
Below is a summary of Jane related events over the coming months:
Exhibitions
Lady Jane Grey – National Portrait Gallery – Until July 11th.
Talks
Death Becomes Her – Talk by Leanda de Lisle – National Gallery – 5th March – Buy tickets.
Books
Traitors of the Tower by Alison Weir (Quick Reads) – 4th March
Articles
