Its founder was Tudor monarch King Henry VIII, one of the country's most infamous leaders, who created the breakaway institution after turning his back on Catholicism. Centuries later, the King ...

Josh Widdicombe has discovered he is descended from King Henry VIII. The 38-year-old comedian took part in BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? and an investigation into his family tree revealed he is ...

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