The Tudor Society

September 30 – A triumphant Henry VIII returns to England from France

On this day in Tudor history, 30th September 1544, fifty-three-year-old King Henry VIII returned to England from France.

The king was returning in victory following the French surrender of Boulogne to him and his troops.

Hear a contemporary account of what happened during the siege of Boulogne and how and why the French surrendered to Henry VIII...

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September 30 – A triumphant Henry VIII returns to England from France