Such a joy to be back in the Tudor time warp that is beautiful Lavenham 😍😍🥰

‼️ 9 spaces left for November 🚨 Book now if you’d like a space #scholarship 🎭 we’d love to have you. @aqaeducation.bsky.social @tracyborman.bsky.social 🙌🏻

Episode 2 of my brand new podcast with Historic Royal Palaces is out NOW! Find out who were the main rivals vying for her crown, from a captive queen to a Spanish princess and many others in between 👑 @hodderbooks.bsky.social

Just two days to go until my talk at @nationalarchivesuk (7pm on 15 Oct) On display will be a treasure trove of Tudor documents, from Henry VIII’s will to the letter that sealed Mary, Queen of Scots’ fate www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve... @thegozfather.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social

It’s Halloween month and I’m getting in the mood with this spooky new book inspired by stories from the palaces. I had so much fun writing the afterword 👻 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

For more information, and to book tickets for the event happening on Wednesday 15 October 2025, see The National Archives website [3/3]: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/eve...

Excitingly, Tracy has curated a display of original records relating to the tumultuous succession to Elizabeth I, including Henry VIII's will and this 1603 proclamation declaring the Scottish James VI King of England [TNA SP 14/1], which will be on display after Tracy's talk [2/3].

I’m so looking forward to this. It’s going to be incredible to have some of the documents in the room that tell the dramatic story of the battle for Elizabeth’s throne 🤩🤩🤩 @hodderbooks.bsky.social

Turns out the number 6 is as lucky for me as it was for Henry VIII 👑👑👑👑👑👑 @thetimes.com @hodderbooks.bsky.social

The feature I wrote on my new book is in the October issue of BBC History Magazine, out now! @historyextra.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thestolencrown #elizabethi #tudors #stuarts

Thrilled beyond words 🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social

It’s publication day! 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social #thestolencrown

All set for 8.50am! @hodderbooks.bsky.social

I enjoyed sharing some spooky tales in today’s @thetimes.com 👻 @hodderbooks.bsky.social

Henry VIII could be as terrifying a father as he was a husband. Find out more about his turbulent relationship with his eldest daughter Mary in my new blog #henryviii #maryi #tudors www.hrp.org.uk/blog/princes...

I felt like Charlie Bucket today, except it was books not chocolate 📚Bit gutted not to beat Adam Kay’s signing record but winning Best Signature Award made up for it 🥇 @hodderbooks.bsky.social

Order by midnight TONIGHT to receive a signed book with a dedication of your choice ✍️ @foxlanebooks.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social

What a way to start the book tour! Thank you so much @edbookfest.bsky.social and the brilliant Victoria Murray for a truly wonderful event @hodderbooks.bsky.social

Today’s the day! Can’t wait to launch my brand new book at @edbookfest.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social

Just arrived in Edinburgh! Excited to explore the festival before my talk on 22nd. Hope to see you there! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @edbookfest.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be guest curator at this year’s #CheltLitFest I’ll be taking part in 5 events across the weekend, including giving a talk on my brand new book. Tickets are now on sale! www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on @cheltenhamfestival.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social

Exciting news! You can preorder a signed and dedicated copy of my new book from the wonderful folk at @foxlanebooks.bsky.social This is a limited run and you need to order by 25 August. My pen is poised! ✍🏻 @hodderbooks.bsky.social

To my shame, until last week I’d never visited Peterborough Cathedral. It was utterly breathtaking - literally so when braving the dizzying heights of the tower tour 😱 From the tomb of #catherineofaragon to a beam that dates from 1066, it was full of treasures. I’ll definitely be back!

All set for #graduation2025

Does Mary I really deserve to be called ‘Bloody’? Find out more in my new feature: www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-cour...

Elizabeth I was as frugal as her grandfather so would have approved of this fantastic offer. Snap it up by 31 July! 👑 @waterstones.bsky.social @hodderbooks.bsky.social

I’m very excited to announce The Stolen Crown book tour 🎉🎉🎉 31 dates across the UK. Hope to see you there! @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #jamesvi #tudors #stuarts

1 month today until my new book is launched at @edbookfest.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #tudors #stuarts

I’m THRILLED to announce that tickets are now on sale for my talk on my brand new book The Stolen Crown in the stunning surrounds of @alnwickcastle.bsky.social 23 September at 7pm. Full details are here: www.alnwickcastle.com/whats-on/tra... @hodderbooks.bsky.social

Day 1 of recording the audiobook! @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #jamesi #succession #tudors

I love a secret door…even when it doesn’t lead anywhere 🤫🚪 #hamptoncourtpalace

Always worth the early starts

So lucky to spend the day filming at the stunning Tomnaverie stone circle in Aberdeenshire. If anything could tempt me away from the Tudors, it’s this 🤩🤩🤩

Filming in stunning Aberdeenshire today, which would fill my heart with joy…were it not for the fact I have to deliver my first lines whilst driving this 😬

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be launching my new book at the Edinburgh Book Festival on 22 August. Tickets are now on sale! 🎉 @hodderbooks.bsky.social #elizabethi #jamesi #tudors #stuarts #edbookfest25

Historic Royal Palaces has recently acquired this exquisite portrait of Henry VIII’s ‘precious jewel’, Edward VI. I feel an affinity to Edward as the curators’ office at #hamptoncourtpalace was once part of his luxurious nursery. Find out more 👉 www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-cour... #henryviii #edwardvi

It’s been such a joy to be back in my spiritual home. Thank you so much to the lovely folk of Lavenham for having me. I even found my dream house for sale so I need to get on and write that bestseller! 😍🏠

Day officially made 😍😋Thank you so much to the lovely ladies from Bettys who came to my talk today and brought me some goodies for the train home 🙏🙏🙏 @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social

Delighted to be back in beautiful York for @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Hope to see you there! @nationalgalleryldn.bsky.social #holbein #theambassadors #henryviii #tudors

Nice walk to work this morning 😍

I’ve spent most of the day writing about the coronation of #anneboleyn …and then I noticed the date #otd #1533 @hodderbooks.bsky.social

I cannot recommend this highly enough. An absolutely stunning presenting debut by the wonderful @nicolatallis.bsky.social It brings the future Virgin Queen to life like never before and it was a privilege to be part of it. Watch now on History Hit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #elizabethi #tudors

It was spine-tingling to see the painting I’ve been spending a lot of time with in its new home this morning, before @nationalgalleryldn.bsky.social was open to the public. You can find out more about the secrets it holds in my new book Holbein’s The Ambassadors: One Painting, One Story

In today’s @telegraphnews.bsky.social I consider why #anneboleyn still has the power to captivate, 500 years after her death #henryviii #tudors

Just waiting to go live on @bbclondon to talk about the new poppies installation at #toweroflondon #veday

What a spectacular way to round off my time with Alison Weir Tours. A truly unforgettable evening at @castlehowardestate.bsky.social in the company of @nicolatallis.bsky.social and other stellar historians

Day 3 of Alison Weir Tours has taken us from atmospheric Whitby Abbey with vampires a-plenty to sublimely beautiful Burton Agnes Hall 🧛😍

From bedding ceremonies to exploding bodies, I loved revealing some secrets behind royal traditions, ancient and modern. You can catch the new series now on @channel5bluesky.bsky.social

I’m thrilled to announce that I will be a keynote speaker at next year’s @wolfhall.bsky.social The line up will also include a river cruise and an exclusive evening performance of The Mirror and the Light and a tour of the Tower. Tickets on sale now!

Very much looking forward to revealing the secrets of Holbein’s extraordinary painting to @nationalgalleryldn.bsky.social Members at 6pm GMT today #holbein #tudors www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/holbe...