Good King Hal

King Henry VIII, Defender of the Faith & Supreme Head of the Anglican Church (go figure!). Loves music, the arts, and speed dating. Available for bookings.

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

Welcome to my Twitter, subjects!
I’m Good King Hal: Henry VIII impersonator and living historian. I offer talks, lectures, and appearances at historical events and festivals across the UK.
Bookings/enquiries can be made via my website (in bio).
https://t.co/AdUpUri6HM

[Past-Times Living History @history_past]

#OTD 1 Sept 1532 #AnneBoleyn became 1 of the highest ranking & richest non-royal woman
#HenryVIII made his bride2b Marquessate of Pembroke, granting the 1st hereditary peerage to a woman in her own right
This extinct title held previously by #JasperTudor was of huge significance

[Southend & South Essex History @HistorySouthend]

#OTD 1588 Elizabeth I delivers her famous Armada speech to troops at Tilbury, Essex.
“I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king[.]”

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

Yes, the weather at times last weekend at Hever Castle was a bit "RUFF" but we had a great two days jousting, and will be back for more next weekend. A big thank you to Donna and Louise, my two Queens this weekend - you were both wonderful!

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

First jousting show at Hever Castle for this summer today. Weather is not too promising, but we guarantee a great show!

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

Look at that! 😃

[Terrible Tudors and Vile Victorians @AndTudors]

@1491_HenryVIII Happy birthday! Here's a cake! :) #HenryVIII

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me! Happy biiiirthday, me-ee-ee, happy birthday to meee! 28th June 1491!

[Past-Times Living History @history_past]

#OTD 28 June 1491
At Greenwich Palace, #ElizabethofYork delivered her 3rd child, a son named for his father #HenryVII
This 2nd son, #TheSpare was not destined to become King ... wonder what became of him🤔
@1491_HenryVIII @FirstTudorQuene @WinterKyng @RMGreenwich @TudorWhiteRose

[Past-Times Living History @history_past]

#OTD 8 Jun 1536
#HenryVIII Parliament passed the 2nd of 3 Succession Acts, it stated his daughters were illegitimate & removed from succession
Edward became heir in 1537 & the 3rd Act of 1543 returned Mary & Elizabeth to the succession after him

Indeed all 3 would wear the Crown

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

It’s always a pleasure to be at the beautiful @leedscastleuk and work alongside the terrific @LeedsCastleEd! Lots of love and best wishes to all ☺️

[Leeds Castle Education @LeedsCastleEd]

Today we hosted 700 Kent West Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & their leaders to work towards their special @leedscastleuk badge.

Falconry, the maze, playground, the castle & a chat with @1491_HenryVIII

Our staff loved seeing all your smiley faces & meeting you all.
@Girlguiding

[Past-Times Living History @history_past]

#OTD 17 May 1536
#HenryVIII & #AnneBoleyn's marriage was declared null & void, denying her dying a Queen, her daughter became illegitimate
Anne spent her day in prayer, believing it to be her last on earth but her execution was delayed
Her immense strengh of will is to be admired

[Past-Times Living History @history_past]

#OTD 6 May 1541
#HenryVIII proclaimed that an English Bible be made available in every church in the land
'the Byble of the largest and greatest volume to be had in every churche'
The Coverdale Bible based on Tyndale's work was compiled by #KatherineParr's almoner Myles Coverdale

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

Next year, 2024 will be my 20th anniversary of being Good King Hal and I am planning a few exciting events. I am writing to some of the very first schools I visited back in 2004 and offering them a special offer for a 20th anniversary show.

[Hever Castle @hevercastle]

Anne Boleyn's Orchard is truly enchanting ✨ #HeverCastle

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

Absolutely wonderful day at Yewstock School in Sturminster Newton in Dorset today. Great to see so many smiling faces and even more lovely to see the Knight's of Royal England's number one fan Quinn and his lovely Mum, Vikki there today. Thank you, Yewstock!

[Tudor Times @thetudortimes]

#OTD 1534 Thomas More, former Lord Chancellor of England, sent to Tower of London for refusal to swear to the Oath of Succession. He remained in there for over a year, before being executed, neither stating his reasons for refusal nor agreeing to sign. https://t.co/n5ShBjBBhR

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

Just back from Jacks, a club near Latchingdon in the Essex wilds, performing for Dengie U3A. BEING HENRY! My life and times as Henry, how I came to be Good King Hal, the adventures I've had, the insane people I've met and so much more. Contact me if you'd like to hear the talk.

[The Historiographer Tours of Chester & Lancaster @TudorStuartTour]

Episode one of our new web series on local history: Why not check it out? Featuring @JessFaulkner6, @1491_HenryVIII and @ScrutinEye - thank you all for your contributions! https://t.co/1KbOvrnohu

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

Great fun and a good laugh!

[Hever Castle @hevercastle]

#OnThisDay in 1603 Elizabeth I died. The only child of Anne Boleyn & Henry VIII to survive to adulthood, she reigned for almost 45 years. She has been remembered as one of Britain's greatest monarchs & her successful reign allowed the legacy of her mother to live on.

[Good King Hal @1491_HenryVIII]

The King has traversed snow, slush, and Nick Ferrari's chuntering on LBC, and has arrived at Shears Green School in Northfleet, Kent and is fighting fit and ready for Tudor shenanigans to begin!