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A free lecture on the life of Henry VIII, delivered by one of the foremost authorities on the subject. What fortunate times we live in. Thank you Dr Starkey for your time and generosity.

You are a National treasure Sir Starkey. Never give up, never stay silent.

These videos are treasures. Years from now, people from all over the world will marvel at them in the pursuit of history.

Professor Starkey's KZfaq channel is a gift to society. A gift that keeps on giving.

God I love this man’s delivery. He regales a tale in such a way that has you hanging on every word.

There’s so much horrible stuff going on now it gets upsetting, but I can come here and listen to dear David Starkey and just enjoy him 🥰

Not too many men can be deemed Great, but David sits atop of all the deserving men and women of the 20/21st century.

This is a part of the story we hardly ever hear about. Usually what we get starts when he meets Anne Boleyn.

Fascinating.... I have always loved history but Dr Starkey takes it to a whole new level.

I am holding off the instant gratification and viewing this till later, a bedtime treat. David is a legend.

Strange though it may sound, I am glad they’ve cancelled you because now you’ve got your own KZfaq channel where you are producing these wonderful videos which are no less fascinating than your documentaries. Thank you very much, Professor Starkey:)

I remember the Mind Of A Tyrant documentary from years ago and one of the tidbits from the first episode I found most fascinating was that his grandmother had written the wrong year in for his birth, and replaced it later on, presumably after Arthur’s death. I found it so interesting because it’s strange that the birth of the son of a King, second son or not, could be treated with such indifference. If nothing else, it highlights the importance of Arthur in all their minds and how all the hopes of the Tudor dynasty rested upon him, in their minds at least.

We are so lucky that Professor Starkey has decided to create this channel... where would one get such information? A brilliant academic 👌

As someone with an interest in history I wish just one of my teachers at school had taught with half the enthusiasm and ability of Dr Starkey.

I see a new Starky vid I click!

This is a great gift to us history lovers. Their loss our gain I say!

This should a great series.

I think Henry’s wet nurse was Lady Anne Launcelyn who became Lady Anne Oxenbridge when she first married and Lady Anne Lucke (Luke) when she married again.

So enjoyed hearing the intricate details of Henrys early years

I absolutely love history being spoken about by somebody who loves history.

Reading David's wikipedia page is quite amusing, especially the "Controversial racist comments" section, where we are asked to take seriously the vacant criticisms of the likes of Ed Milliband, Owen Jones, and Laurie Penny. Names synonymous with dullardry.

wonderful, a Monday evening video to enjoy from David. Thank you Mr Starkey

Fascinating to me thinking of a infant of three and a child of six being put in such extraordinary situations. It is bizarre to me and how that affected their egos.

Thank you very much Dr. Starkey, I think I speak for everyone when I say I cannot wait for the second instalment.

David , thank you to service of history . You enlighten us on the ancient royal courts and take us into mindset and philosophy of those times . You have suffered the the public court that judges you from the left , a cancer that beset our country , you are a light and beacon that guides us we are in your service .

Brilliant, just brilliant, wish I had more time Id listen to this wonderful man all day!

45:05 The whole description of this ceremony is amazing. 47:48 "That winter's night with the guttering candles, the robes, the procession." Brilliant.

So interesting how one can find proof of events in such indirect ways through research.

I'm a simple man. I see David Starkey talking history and I watch. 👍

Marvellous man, marvellous books that I have all in hardback first edition copies and just one of the best historians of the last few hundred years.

one of the things i like about his talks is how he just sits there and tells us.. no busy cafe.. or walking down the street, funky music or ferry rides etc etc. that many program makers seem to like.. thankyou for sharing this.. 🙂 x

Love listening to you David Starkey, thank you for all you do !

Thank you Dr Starkey for the enthralling description of the creation of the Duke of York - fascinating. Really looking forward to this series - such a privilege - luxury!

Excellent start to the series. Given Henry VIII's early enthusiasm for, and prowess at, the 'manly' pursuits of hunting and jousting, he must have been influenced by some male figure(s) during his upbringing, despite his father being mostly absent. I hope we get some insight into that in subsequent talks. I'm looking forward to the next exciting episode. Will Henry VII hold on to power, or will Perkin Warbeck manage to seize the crown? (Just kidding).

Henry VIII was his maternal grandfather's grandson - with three chief differences. They were both tall and handsome, with fine skin and rosebud mouth. They were athletic, charismatic, lusty - for wine, women, and good food. They were both elaborate dressers as well. However, whereas Edward IV was one of the finest warriors in the history of the English crown (he was never defeated on the field of battle during the Wars of the Roses), Henry's military record was rather paltry. Edward IV successfully invaded England, having been exiled by the Warwick rebellion; he beat his cousin, the Kingmaker, at Barnet; and he destroyed the Lancastrian Dynasty at the Battle of Tewkesbury, all within a period of two months. Edward IV was also the victor on England's bloodiest day, at Towton, March 29, 1461. Henry's war experience, by contrast, was quite modest. He "won" what was little better than a tactical retreat at the "Battle" of the Spurs. He further was present for the Siege of Tournai and the Siege of Boulogne (during the War of the League of Cambrai and during one of the Italian Wars, respectively). Famously, unlike his grandfather, Henry suffered from a lack of heirs. Edward IV had ten children who survived at least until their baptism - as well as numerous bastards. Across three marriages, over three decades, Henry could only boast of three children and one natural son. Most significantly, I think Edward and Henry differed in their opinions of their personal honor. Edward was comfortable among common people and he didn't put on airs. Edward didn't need to constantly show himself off or be the focus of attention. Henry, though, was a supreme narcissist, and he would not suffer insults to his amour propre. On the whole, I think rulers who have a realistic view of themselves are the better rulers.

Yaaaay! I haven’t even watched this yet, but searched to see if the channel was up and running yet and here it is. So thrilled. Excited from Washington, D.C.

Wow! I live in Farnham and I had no idea that Arthur was brought up at the castle by the Bishops of Winchester.

Fascinating! Can't wait to hear the next installment. (How awful that they baptize babies with cold water. Don't get me started... :)

OMG. Happened across this purely by chance, I'm so delighted! Having watched Prof. Starkey's series on ER1 multiple times and always intrigued by English history, particularly Tudor accounts, I am in high anticipation of this one to be equally compelling. Thank you Professor!

I watched "Monarchy" a lot when I was a teenager so it's such a pleasure to see David on KZfaq now.

Absolutely wonderful viewing! Thank heaven to see you back broadcasting. Your erudition is phenomenal and your presentation is divine! ❤️

Thankyou Dr Starkey , love all your talks . I listen to them again and again. You make history so fascinating . X

Am so glad you are back doing history, I was so angry what happened to you, I wish you huge success, you deserve it.

Hello David. Thanks again for a great story.

Thank you Dr Starkey. You are my perfect history teacher.

David Starkey is the master of telling these stories.

Just started watching this channel and I am so happy I have. They are the highlight of my night. I rarely listen to podcasts or videos like this, but Starkey just makes it so interesting. I'm absolutely feasting on this content ❤

A joy to listen to.

Thank you very much for that great lecture David , look forward to the next lecture of HenryVIII life !!! 👏👏👏👏👏👍🇬🇧🥃

Another fascinating talk by the master historian. Many thanks 😊

It never ceases to amaze me how David Starkey remembers all these facts and dates. Astounding!

We are transported back to Tudor times...amazing

It is a privilege to listen to sir Starkey...so many interesting details ( i am craving for) you won't find in ordinary books...it is a treat to my ears...i watched his series on Henry VIII - THE MIND OF A TYRANT and enjoyed it very much...thank you for amazing videos sir Starkey 🙌

I as the rest here LOVE your gift of presenting, in an eloquent, warm, intellectual way, history. Adding the extra demension of not just teacher, but friend. In re: Henry's 6 marriages. Henry wed 6 x's because he was serious about marriage? He got rid of them because their time expired. All but one, gave him a son. He was not so much serious about marriage, he was serious about creating a legitimate male heir.

The utter ignorance of "cancelling" someone of this intelligence and ability to teach. I'm thankful for that ignorance, because now, I have this marvelous channel that I can watch all the way from America. I have admired Dr. Starkey for years. I simply adore him.

Pure champagne, thank you, this is going to be a wonderful series!

Brilliant and insightful! This presentation carefully knits together the disparate threads and skein of the adult Henry's behaviors with his youthful upbringing and early influencers.

Thank you. A very interesting talk.

For what little it's worth: Nature vs nurture... There is no 'vs', I would suggest we are all a product of both. More; our 'nurture' is what gives us our superficial 'sheen' but it is our 'nature' that makes us what we are, both as individuals and as a species. To my eye it is 'our' fundamental nature that makes us all broadly the same, both among our peers and down the ages. The latter being why history is both so interesting and so useful, as it is the study of ourselves and a guide to the present.

Legend 💯

I can listen to Dr. Starkey for hours, literally hours. He captivates me no matter the subject matter. His descriptions and the passion in which he tells these stories is beyond and other historian. Well done, sir. Well done.

So pleased that you are doing these and have got your own channel. Please keep the content coming.

Thank you for your willingness to share your love of history David. I would very much like to hear your view of Richard 111 in future talks and what were your feelings around event of the discovery of his body under the carpark in Leicester.

Whar a Brilliant storyteller (of facts) David is. So very enjoyable. Thank you from NZ

I consider myself exceptionally blessed to have discovered Dr. Starkey and learned an extraordinary amount of history through his eyes and voice. Thank you!

That picture of Henry VIII as a youth always throws me. It's the first picture Janet Dickinson showed us on our course.

Excellent lecture

Thank you Dr. Starsky I adore everything you do

Of everything I have listened to this morning, I am so glad I listened to this. I am not a royalist but I am a huge fan of well researched, detailed history. Thank you.

Absolutely amazing! Love your work sir.

What a treat! So, when's the next instalment? Tomorrow? Can't wait.

How exciting, thanks for the lecture!

Love this series! Thank you.

The details and insights that Dr. Starkey enriches his narrative with are not found anywhere else. Great video!

Learning more about Tudor history is a new hobby of mine and I really enjoy anything David presents!!!

Can we admit that Henry VIII made one scary looking baby? Like a miniature version of himself as an old man.😆

Fantastic lecture. Can't wait to listen to Part 2.

I have just watched this at Christmas. I knew it was going to be big as in full of detail but wow. At times mesmerising covering individuals whilst giving great background context of the changing times. I could hardly keep up in places. Looking forward to the other parts in this series very much.

This is unbelievably brilliant!

....always a pleasure listening to the 1 & only Starkey!🇬🇧😊

This is great ! Thank you for posting

Its is clear that the presentation is lightly outlined and so much is ad lived from Mr. Starkey's vast knowledge of the period. History lovers can revel in listening to him spreak on the period for hours. Cheers

Thank you for this fascinating story-telling lecture on Henry VIII. Always exciting to listen to.

I Wonder if we one day might download the knowledge of such great men as this. Like the chair Neo learnt Kung--Fu in Matrix.

Absolutely fascinating. Loving this.

Enjoyed your knowledge! TYVM!

It is a cliche to talk of "history coming alive," but Dr Starkey, through his erudite and often humorous recounting of events, does just that. Thank you, sir.

Brilliantly explained. Thank you.

Have read so many of his books 📚. Shat a blessing . Feel like I am a younger wo.an in a history lecture! So blessed

I've loved David Starkey ever since I first watched his series Monarchy on Channel 4. The series is the final word when it comes to a comprehensive history of both England and the Royal lineage. Starkey is a national treasure, and the fact that the woke liberal establishment have 'cancelled' him just makes me love him more. 👍

Thank you for a fascinating lecture.

Superb.

Hurray ! ❤️

Informative and enjoyable.

Thank you

May I say that your style influenced my dissertation oh heck lad I have a crush on all your books. Accessible and joyously wonderful thank you Dr stsrkey

Absolutely spellbinding.

Apart from going round in circles making it a bit difficult to understand but I enjoyed this.

Wonderful