Who Was Henry VIII? | Tudor History for Kids

What kind of king had six wives and started his own church? 👑In this KS2 history video, children learn all about Henry VIII, one of the most famous Tudor kings of England.

This video explains:
Who Henry VIII was and how he became king
Why he had six wives
Why he broke away from the Catholic Church
What the English Reformation was
Who ruled England after Henry VIII

Perfect for KS2, this video supports classroom lessons, homework, revision, and home learning. It is ideal for pupils studying the Tudors and British history.

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00:00 – Who Was Henry VIII?
00:15 – Henry VIII Becomes King
00:37 – Why Is Henry VIII So Famous?
00:45 – Wife 1: Catherine of Aragon
00:51 – Breaking from the Catholic Church
01:04 – Wife 2: Anne Boleyn
01:15 – Wife 3: Jane Seymour
01:23 – Wives 4 & 5: Anne of Cleves & Catherine Howard
01:34 – Wife 6: Catherine Parr
01:41 – The English Reformation
01:56 – Henry VIII’s Final Years
02:07 – Henry VIII’s Children
02:32 – Why Henry VIII Still Matters