The wives of Henry VIII, but not as you know them!
"Divorced, beheaded, died..."
Look beyond the rhyme and discover the women behind it.
Use this collection to teach these six Tudor queens as individuals in their own right and expand the place of women's history within your curriculum.
Header image: The National Archives, ref: SP 1/167 (14)
Teacher Pack
Everything you need to teach the six Tudor queens differently.
Lesson ideas
Teaching strategies
Knowledge Booster
Videos
Meet the SIX Tudor queens and the actors that play them
In this video series, actors from SIX the Musical visit Hampton Court Palace. They meet Chief Historian Professor Tracy Borman to uncover the lives, achievements and influence of each of their queens.
More resources
Fact Sheet and Biographies
Download editable resources featuring key facts, biographies and timelines for all six Tudor queens.
Source Bank
Investigate 12 contemporary sources, including portraits, letters, books and eyewitness accounts. Includes source analysis questions, teacher guidance and audio commentary from historian Professor Tracy Borman.
Interactive Quiz
Test your knowledge of the six Tudor queens. Perfect as a starter or assessment activity, it can be played as a whole-class challenge or on individual devices using a QR code.
Catalina of Motril
Look beyond the six queens and explore the story of Catalina of Motril, who was possibly an enslaved Muslim woman and part of Katherine of Aragon's household. This resource helps investigate diversity and global connections in Tudor England.
Teach the Six Queens Differently
Discover our full Teach the Six Queens Differently programme, including school sessions, teacher CPD and special events at Historic Royal Palaces.